Showing posts with label Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Pittsburgh Equality March - 6/10/2018

The annual Pittsburgh Equality March, sponsored by the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh, was held on Sunday, June 10, 2018. City of Pittsburgh officials confirmed that the 2018 march was larger than the St. Patrick's Day parade.
State Senator Jay Costa introduces members of the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh, sponsors of the annual Equality March, Sunday, June 10, 2018. 
Cheryl Dennis of Morningside prepares to lead the annual Pittsburgh Equality March with her fellow Pittsburgh Biker Chicks on Sunday, June 10, 2018.  The parade is traditionally lead by a group of bikers and Dennis says that they are continuing that tradition this year.
Karolyna Zeft of Leechburg assists in the carrying of the massive rainbow flag during the annual Pittsburgh Equality March on Sunday, June 10, 2018. 
The Pittsburgh Police cars were decked out with rainbow decals in honor of Pride Month as they escorted the annual Pittsburgh Equality March on Sunday, June 10, 2018. police Chief Scott Schubert said “As far as our philosophy of community policing, this is about building bridges and being there for everyone.”
James Dixon of Wexford participates in the Pittsburgh Color Guard during the annual Pittsburgh Equality March on Sunday, June 10, 2018.
Brian and David of Crafton attend the the annual Pittsburgh Equality March with their children. Brian David have been together for over 20 years and adopted their first two children four years ago. They were married in 2016. 

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Pittsburgh Pride Equality March and PrideFest - 6/12/2016

Lisa Sinatra of Pittsburgh waves her flag and wears her colors proudly as she rides in the annual Pittsburgh Pride Equality March on Sunday, June 12, 2016. The annual PrideFest is organized by the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh which seeks "...to be a vigilant catalyst for change that produces increased opportunities and a high quality of life for the LGBT community in Western Pennsylvania."
Miranda Vey (front) and her riding partner Megan Solomon of Dykes on Bikes prepare to lead the annual Pittsburgh Pride Equality March through the streets of Downtown during PrideFest 2016.
Sha Sha Nolan of Pittsburgh marches through the streets of Downtown during the annual Pittsburgh Pride Equality March.
Gabby Watt of the Oak Street Stables rides high atop her horse, Chance, during the annual Pittsburgh Pride Equality March.
Churches and various religious organizations from around the city came out in support of LGBT equality during the annual Pittsburgh Pride Equality March.
A protestor, who wished to remain anonymous, stands on a Downtown corner during the annual Pittsburgh Pride Equality March.
Darryl Wylie leads the Capital Pride Marching Band along Grant Street during the annual Pittsburgh Pride Equality March.
Paige McMullen of the indie electronic band Tomboi performs at Pittsburgh PrideFest on Sunday, June 12, 2016.
Larry Gubash and Lindsay Rodwick of the Pittsburgh Pride Color Guard perform a dance routine to Weather Girls' "It's Raining Men" during the annual Pittsburgh PrideFest.

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Pittsburgh Pride March - 6/14/2015

The annual Pittsburgh Pride March was held on Sunday, June 14, 2015 on the streets of Downtown Pittsburgh, Pa.. The parade was hosted by the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh; a non-profit organization which seeks to promote L.G.B.T. equality.
Andrea Dickson of Brookline polishes her motorcycle in preparation for the start of Pride March. Dickson is the head of the Pittsburgh chapter of Dykes on Bikes which traditionally leads the parade.
Scott "Scooter" Sambuco of Edgewood helps raise the Eons Fashion Antique pride flag to carried down the street for Pride March. 2015 marks the 21st anniversary of the flag which was created by Eons founder Richard Parsakian of Shadyside.
Members of various religious organizations, who wished to remain nameless, protest along Grant Street during the annual Pride March. The message that arrived to share with parade-goers was that homosexuality goes against the teachings of The Bible and should be avoided.
Josh Harris of the Pittsburgh Pride Color Guard twirls his flag during the annual Pittsburgh Pride March on Sunday, June 14, 2015.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Pittsburgh Pride March - 6/15/2014

The annual Pride March was held on Sunday, June 15, 2014 in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pa. and was led by the Dykes on Bikes Pittsburgh contingent. The event is hosted by the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh and seeks to raise awareness of LGBT rights and equality.
Mike Hellman of the Pittsburgh AIDS Leadership for Prevention and health Awareness (ALPHA) string up a rainbow kite in preparation for Sunday's annual Pride March in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Joseph King of Pittsburgh marches with numerous same-sex newlyweds as they parade through the streets of Downtown Pittsburgh during Sunday's Pride March. King and his partner Greg plan to get tie the knot themselves at a service in Nantucket, Mass.
Protestors from various local religious organizations (who requested to remain nameless) take position along Grant Street during Sunday's annual Pride March in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Melissa Morris of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) traveled from Philadelphia to take part in Sunday's annual Pride March in Downtown Pittsburgh.