“A spirited gay parade with more than 2,000 male and female participants marched with full flourish through 22 blocks of the city yesterday,” reported Chronicle staff writer Larry Liebert. The “no nudity” rule was ignored from the beginning. Greg Peterson/The Chronicle Show More Show Less Greg Peterson/The Chronicle Show More Show Less 7 of7 The first San Francisco gay pride parade ended at the City Hall steps on June 25, 1972. Greg Peterson/The Chronicle Show More Show Less 6 of7 Parade-goers hold hands at the first Gay Freedom Day Parade in San Francisco on June 25, 1972. Greg Peterson/San Francisco Chronicle Show More Show Less 5 of7 The Flamingoes celebrate during the first Gay Freedom Day Parade in San Francisco on June 25, 1972.
Greg Peterson/The Chronicle Show More Show Less 4 of7 A van gets towed during the Gay Freedom Pride parade in San Francisco. Greg Peterson / The Chronicle 1972 Show More Show Less 3 of7 On June 25, 1972, motorcycle police at the first San Francisco gay pride parade. Greg Peterson / The Chronicle 1972 Show More Show Less 2 of7 On June 25, 1972, the first San Francisco gay pride parade ends at the City Hall steps. 1 of7 A convertible approaches the Civic Center during the first Gay Freedom Day Parade in San Francisco, on June 25, 1972.
