Balloons of all sorts were a part of this parade.

Banners were carried by many of the groups. Here we just highlight a few.

Hunky and handsome; muscled and lithe; sexy men found in the parade.

In addition to the official entries there were occasional wild entries.

It was always exciting when those marching interacted with the crowd watching.

Music caused many to dance their way through the parade.

Our canine friends had a significant presence in the parade.

A chartered lesbian motorcycle club with 22 chapter.

Painted faces were a less common in this parade than expected.

Feather were just one component of a fully decorative event.

Kids were present in the parade, although not all of them marched.

The leather contingent brought up the rear of the parade.

When makeup could not suffice, a mask would be used.

Music, musicians, and singers that performed during the parade

Parasols and umbrellas used for shade and effect during the parade.

The famous and not so famous were featured at times in the parade.

A protest (also called a remonstrance, remonstration or demonstration) is an expression of bearing witness on behalf of an express cause by words or actions with regard to particular events, policies or situations. [from wikipedia]

Signs were carried by many folks in the parade, to inform or to entertain.

Highlights of the parade itself as he progressed south on Market Street.

Many people wore wigs in this parade, however only a few weredramatic enough to show.