Crowds march along Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood in the 40th annual L.A. Pride parade, part of a two-day festival celebrating the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Billy Nakasaki arrives early Sunday. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
L.A. City Atty. Carmen Trutanich and his wife, Noreen, attend on a motorcycle. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Armando Garza, as “Mr. Mexico Gay Pride,” greets a supporter. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
There were more than 125 floats, bands, groups and other entries in the parade. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Aartdina Boysen wears face paint opposing Californias ban on same-sex marriage. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Izzy Sapphire, 4, watches the 40th Annual L.A. Pride celebration on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Bridget Gonzalez, left, kisses her wife, Elena Popps, during the 40th Annual L.A. Pride celebration. They were married Nov. 4, 2008. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Crowds enjoyed the parade under sunny skies. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
West Hollywood was awash in color and flair. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
