Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
LGBTQ+ Pride in Los Angeles
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 26, 2024
1. LGBTQ+ Pride in Los Angeles Marker
On June 28, 1970, the LGBTQ+ community in Los Angeles proudly gathered here in Hollywood to take part in the world's first legally permitted Pride Parade.
As we look toward the next 50 years of progress, we honor Christopher Street West and those that sparked the civil rights movement 50 years ago:
Rev. Troy Perry
Rev. Bob Humphries
Mr. Morris Kight
The work of LGBTQ+ activism continues as present day advocates and allies are paving the road for generations to come.
Dedicated June 28, 2020
Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell
Erected 2020.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1970.
Location. 34° 6.084′ N, 118° 20.225′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. It is at the intersection of North McCadden Place and Hollywood Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on North McCadden Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6726 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Christopher Street West (here, next to this marker); The Christie Hotel (a few steps from this marker); The Pig n Whistle
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Also see . . . Los Angeles Pride (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
The first permitted gay parade in the world: CSW co-founders Rev. Troy Perry, Rev. Bob Humphries, and Morris Kight originally discussed organizing a march or a demonstration, but Troy Perry famously said, "No. Were going to do a parade. This is Hollywood."(Submitted on September 29, 2024.)
According to Rev. Perry, "The Police Commission voted 4 to 1 to place conditions on the parade permit. And they were, 1) you'd have to put up a bond for a million dollars to pay out the businesses when people throw rocks at ya'll 2) you have to put up a cash bond of $500,000, and 3) you've got to have at least 5000 people marching."
The ACLU joined CSW in their legal challenge of the LAPD's excessive fees, and restrictions that other paradepermits were not required to follow. The California Superior Court ruled in favor of CSW and ordered the Police Commission to issue a parade permit to CSW for a $1,500 security payment, and furthermore, that all other requirements be dropped.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 26, 20242. LGBTQ+ Pride in Los Angeles Marker - wide viewOf the two markers visible here embedded in the sidewalk, the subject marker is the leftmost of the two.
On June 28, 1970, approximately 2,000 people gathered on McCadden Place in Los Angeles, marched north to Hollywood Blvd, and proceeded east towards Vine Street. CSW's "Gay Pride Parade" became the first permitted gay parade in the world.
Additional keywords. LGBT, LGBTQ
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
