Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
Available On Air Stations
Watch Live

Military

Active-Duty Military To March In Gay Pride Parade For First Time

People walk in the San Diego Gay Pride Parade in July 2010.
SD Pride 2011
People walk in the San Diego Gay Pride Parade in July 2010.

About 350 servicemembers will be breaking new ground on Saturday at the San Diego LGBT Pride Parade. That’s because they’ll be members of the the first-ever active-duty military contingent to march openly in a gay pride parade, according to San Diego LGBT Pride executive director Dwayne Crenshaw. Crenshaw tells News10 there will be about 350 members of the active-duty military contingent in the parade -- complete with a convoy truck. (Read more)

Fact-based local news is essential

KPBS keeps you informed with local stories you need to know about β€” with no paywall. Our news is free for everyone because people like you help fund it.

Support local independent journalism now.