Dedication of the 7th annual LGBT Pride Exhibit at the California State Capitol building rotunda.  Senator Steinberg, ?, Assembly Member Mark Leno, Senator Shelia Kuehl, Assembly Member John Laird, Senator Christine Kehoe, ? at the dedication June 9, 2008.  Senator Carole Migden made an appearance and took off.  They are members of the California Legislative LGBT Caucus.  (yes, grainy photo, my bad)

This annual event and display is a real gem for gay California.   We get to see our gay elected state representatives and hear them speak about how far things have come in their lifetimes and during their tenure, how exciting today's times are and where we are going.  The State Capitol Building rotunda (second floor of the dome) is a historic beautiful place and awesome place to see the 4 displays of Heroes, Trailblazers and Leaders.  Through the month of June.  Check it out.

At the dedication ceremony.  You can see the display "Trailblazers" behind John Laird who is speaking.  There are 4 displays - Heroes, Trailblazers and 2 for Leaders.

This display is especially exciting because it is right here in our city and our local Lavender Library is part of the presentation. (bad pic, the rotunda isn't really orange)

Gloria Anzaldus, Jean O'Leary, Harvey Milk and Marlon Riggs.

This photography just does not do the exhibit justice, check it out in person if you can, on display June 2008.

The march begins. 

Here comes the march!

Where is the banner?  Where is the shouting and celebration?  No protesters?

This is just some people strolling the capitol grounds.

Maybe we have arrived at being just regular people part of society. 

Sacramento Pride Fair and Parade

Saturday, June 21, 2008, 10 am -- 7 pm

Advertisement:  The Sacramento Pride Festival will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Southside Park (6th & T Sts) from 10 am - 7 pm. The Sacramento Pride Parade will begin at the historic Capitol Park at 10 am and wind its way through the downtown district on its way to the festival grounds at Southside Park.  All are welcome to join us in this community-wide celebration of the Pride season, featuring plenty of food and games, live entertainment, a Kidzone and carnival, a car show, a beer garden for adults, and more!  www.sacramentopride.org

The temperature was 100 degrees and fortunately a delta breeze provided some relief.

Dykes on bikes lead off the parade.

Protest.  About "three or four dozen" according to police anti gay protesters showed up.  The usual bad actors.  Above is a picture of the small group of anti anti gay protesters (gay friendly).  The police were wonderful at keeping the peace with a calm show of force.  The police kept the street closed and the protesters across the street.  The protesters left in the afternoon.

This woman strolled back and forth in front of the protesters, carrying a toddler, parasol and a sign that said "I LIKE PIE."

News coverage:

SacBee.com: 

Sacramento's gay pride fest celebrates marriage ruling ...
 

News10.net:

Same-Sex Unions Highlight Gay Pride Celebration

cbs13.com: story & video

Sacramento Gay Pride Festival Celebrates Marriage

kcra.com:

July 25-27

2008 Sierra Stampede Rodeo

www.capitalcrossroads.org

Grand Entry

Grand Entry colors

Grand Entry colors and judges stand in the back.

The next 3 pictures are the 3 bull riding contestants Sunday.  The bulls were big and wild.  All three contestants had to be helped out of the corral after their rides.  The first contestant was a cowgirl.  Wow rodeo is tough.  The crowd enjoyed the rodeo and it looked like the cowboys and cowgirls enjoyed it even more.  Great job Sierra Stampede Rodeo team.

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