Gay Pride Parade 2008 - Red Dress Party Float

Father's Day is the day for Portland's annual Gay Pride Parade; and as Cheri is on the board for the Red Dress Party we rode their float for this fun event.  On our way to the parade we got more than few strange looks when we stopped in Starbucks for our Sunday morning coffee.  Once on-site though, it was Bloody Mary's and Screwdrivers all around to get the party going.

Our group gets "the float" and themselves ready.  We are all proud that the Red Dress Party has raised over $122,000 for local gay-focused charities.

Cheri gets the opportunity to show off her new tattoo.

And it needs some sun protection.

We are now ready, #17 in the parade and Cheri picks her spot on the float.

Lot's of beads to throw to the crowd.

The parade was only 2 miles long and it passed so much faster than we anticipated.  We all wanted to sneak back and do it again but the traffic flow would not allow it.  So it was decided to dismantle the float at the warehouse and continue the fun at the Gay Pride Festival on the Waterfront.  But first Cheri had to pose on our Tony's car.

Always nice to know a bartender.

Great sunglasses.

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