Lopez hoped the reenlistment ceremony sent a clear message. The San Diego Women’s Chorus sang the National Anthem to signal the start of the ceremony.
Parade organizers also held a reenlistment ceremony for a trans military service member at the Hillcrest Pride Flag. About a half-hour into the parade, a 4 ship, F15 flyover from Cal Guard's Fresno 144th Fighter Wing was conducted in honor of transgender service members. Saturday’s San Diego Pride Parade included two firsts, also linked to the military community.
Just love us, and have us be a part of your life.' 'We’re your neighbor, your family, your friends. 'It gave me a sense of inclusion – being a transgender woman – we need to be included into everyday society,' said a parade spectator and San Diego resident who goes by the name Coco Chanel. Organizers said a couple hundred military members did the same in this year’s San Diego Pride Parade.įor many spectators, the military contingents served as an inspiration and symbol of America’s progress. In a Humvee, the California National Guard participated in the event. The #SanDiego Pride Parade is underway /dMxwv6KhMU- Ramon Galindo July 13, 2019