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With a colourful queer history dating back some 600 years, Oxford Pride continues the tradition of celebrating lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer life in Oxfordshire by providing information, education and entertainment in a welcoming and inclusive environment. People are drawn to the beautiful architecture of the University buildings, the inspiration for art, poetry and popular stories of Tolkien, Morse, Alice in Wonderland and Harry Potter. The original town and farms have grown into a bustling city that welcomes people from around the globe, to experience and learn from the past, to be entertained and inspired for the future. Established in the 9th century, and home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world, people are known to have lived here for thousands of years. Oxford, with its Dreaming Spires by the River Thames, is internationally famous for its unique place in history. Membership of Oxford Pride is open to all, if you wish to join please complete this form. Some, like Keith and Eric Evans from Reno, marched in the 2008 Pride Parade.Oxford Pride is a registered charity run by a dedicated team of volunteers. June 29, 2008: The state Supreme Court's May 15 decision legalizing same-sex marriage led to a "magical" SF Pride Parade, by which time couples had started marrying in the Golden State. The decision came just days before San Francisco's Pride Parade. Texas ruling that struck down sodomy laws across the county. June 29, 2001: The Pride Parade's theme was the less-controversial "Queerific." This was the last year that San Francisco and Los Angeles pride events alternated weekends San Francisco's would after this year be the last Sunday in June. June 18, 1995: The name was changed to LGBT Pride Parade. June 27, 1993: The Pride Parade's theme was the controversial "Year of the Queer."
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June 26, 1988: At the height of the AIDS epidemic, the San Francisco Pride guide included this racy ad from the SF AIDS Foundation urging gay men to wear a condom. June 26, 1988: The parade started in the Castro for the first time.  June 26, 1988: Mayor Art Agnos, shown in the 1987 parade as he campaigned for mayor, became the first San Francisco mayor to appear in the parade. June 30, 1985: Senator Alan Cranston (D-California) became the first U.S. June 27, 1982: The Pride Parade's only death occurred this year â€" Darryl Kevin Anderson was run over by a float. June 28, 1981: Name changed to Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parade. Women had been riding their motorcycles in the event since 1973. June 28, 1981: Dykes on Bikes, shown here in 2008, became the lead contingent in the parade. June 29, 1980: Child care was provided for a donation of $1 per child.
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June 25, 1978: Rainbow flag debuts first year of city funding. June 25, 1978: Harvey Milk rides in the parade as an openly gay elected official. (Courtesy GLBT Historical Society Archive) June 26, 1977: A postcard issued for the occasion was written to anti-gay leader Anita Bryant. June 27, 1976: First mayoral proclamation, by George Moscone.
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June 24, 1973: Name changed to "Gay Freedom Day." June 25, 1972: San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto refuses to give a gay pride proclamation. June 27, 1971: Gay Pride activities include a rally and party. June 28, 1970: On the first anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York City, a "gay-in" is held in Sheepshead Meadow in Golden Gate Park.