PHOTO STORY: Rainbows reign over downtown SF

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By Shane Menez

The Guardsman

Mark Twain once said, “The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco.” However, the sky was clear and sunny as tens of thousands celebrated the 42nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade on June 24. The two mile route started from The Embarcadero and ended at the Civic Center. The parade showcased a diverse range of participants, including local politicians, Google, comedian Sarah Silverman, religious organizations and Occupy San Francisco. “Global Equality” was the official theme of this year’s pride celebration.

Participants raise a collage of flags at SF Pride, Market Street, San Francisco, CA on June 24, 2012. Photo by SHANE MENEZ/THE GUARDSMAN
Participant at SF Pride, Market Street, San Francisco, CA on June 24, 2012. Photo by SHANE MENEZ/THE GUARDSMAN
The UCSF HIV/AIDS Division at SF Pride, Market Street, San Francisco, CA on June 24, 2012. Photo by SHANE MENEZ/THE GUARDSMAN
)Comedian, writer, and actress Sarah Silverman at SF Pride, Market Street, San Francisco, CA on June 24, 2012. Photo by SHANE MENEZ/THE GUARDSMAN
Google participant at SF Pride, Market Street, San Francisco, CA on June 24, 2012. Photo by SHANE MENEZ/THE GUARDSMAN
Occupy San Francisco participated in the parade at SF Pride, Market Street, San Francisco, CA on June 24, 2012. Photo by SARA BLOOMBERG/THE GUARDSMAN
Participants roller blade down Market Street at SF Pride, San Francisco, CA on June 24, 2012. Photo by SARA BLOOMBERG/THE GUARDSMAN