Large bags, alcohol, illegal substances, weapons, coolers and fireworks are just some of the many prohibited items. The number of uniform and plainclothes officers was high Sunday, and participants at the rally were screened at security checkpoints via metal detectors or wands. Law enforcement officials are reminding Pride participants to trust their intuition and report any suspicious behavior. With millions of people traveling to the city by the bay this weekend for Pride festivities, officials beefed up security to protect those celebrating. Some other partygoers celebrating gay pride held signs Sunday that read 'No Ban, No Wall, Welcome Sisters and Brothers'' while they danced to electronic music at a stage near San Francisco's City Hall.įrank Reyes and his husband Paul Brady said they decided to march for the first time in many years because they feel need to stand up for their rights.īrady says things are changing quickly and 'we need to be as visible as possible.'' We're about inclusion, and we're about celebrating our differences.'Īnd finally, Mayor Ed Lee chimed in: 'Everybody is very mindful they're ready to fight for their rights and be anti-discriminatory and be the beacon for the rest of the country. Gavin Newsom added: 'We're not about division.
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