Oh Happy Day
by digby
I get so tired of bad news and feeling as if everything’s going backwards. It’s so great to have something positive to cheer about and to have it be something that proves that progress in real people’s lives can be made makes it all the sweeter. I’ve felt more lighthearted this week-end than I have in ages.
Parade organizers estimated as many as 2 million spectators turned out to celebrate the 42nd annual LGBT Pride March on Sunday. Many considered it the most electric in the Parade’s history.
Although this year’s theme was “Proud and Powerful,” the New York gay community feted the legalization of same-sex marriage, which was signed into law late on Friday by Governor Andrew Cuomo.
“I have participated in it for many years, but it is extra special today,” Cuomo said at a news conference before the parade set off.
“I am so proud to be the governor of this state and to sign this law into effect,” he added.
Cuomo, who wore a colorful gay pride flag tucked in his jacket pocket, marched alongside New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn.
Cheers rang out from the crowd whenever the governor was announced, with many holding “Thank you Governor Cuomo” and “You kept your promise” signs.
“I believe New York has sent a message to this nation loud and clear,” the governor said. “It is time for marriage equality all across this country.”
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