Thousands gathered in West Hollywood over the weekend for L.A. Pride 2008, which celebrates the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. This year’s event was given added meaning after the state Supreme Court struck down a ban on same-sex marriage. Same-sex marriage ceremonies are slated to begin June 17. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
A cheering squad gives a shout-out during the parade. About 350,000 people were expected to attend the three-day festival, which began Friday. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
A parade goer hangs off a limo. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Robin Tyler and Diane Olsen join others on a float celebrating the state Supreme Court’s striking down of a ban on same sex marriage in the L.A. Pride 2008 parade on Sunday in West Hollywood. The event honors gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Revelers dance on a float. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Participants wore their smiles on their T-shirts. The parade included more than 125 entries. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was one of the special guests. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Ariel Lupton joins others in observing a moment of silence for those who died of AIDS. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Men pose in briefs in Sunday’s heat. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
