Photos: Gay pride events in Madison over the years
Supporters of gay rights in Wisconsin celebrated a milestone when a rainbow pride flag was flown at the state Capitol for the first time. The pride flag was also hung by Madison's first openly gay mayor. Here's a look at gay pride events and milestones in Madison over the years.
Rainbow flag at the Capitol, 2019
A rainbow flag observing Pride Month is displayed over the east wing of the State Capitol in Madison on June 7, 2019. The display, endorsed by Democratic Governor Tony Evers, drew backlash from conservative Republican lawmakers.
Rainbow flag at City Hall, 2019
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway speaks to a crowd during an event to raise a rainbow flag outside the Madison Municipal Building to celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month in Madison on June 3, 2019. She is the city's first openly gay mayor.
Pride Parade in Madison, 2018
Marchers make their way down State Street en route to the state Capitol during Madison's Pride Parade on Aug. 19, 2018. The annual LGBT event, which takes place in August so as not to compete with larger parades in June in cities such as Chicago and Minneapolis, draws thousands for the parade and a rally.
Church shows its colors, 2016
Marching in the Pride Parade with First Congregational United Church of Christ, Jeanne Marshall holds up a LGBT Pride flag with other members of the church on Aug. 21, 2016. First Congregational has been open to the LGBT community for almost 25 years, with LGBT people in leadership roles from its start.
OutReach Pride Parade, 2015
Johnice Miller, left, of the Madison-based LGBT band Color Me Once, sings during a rally in front of the Capitol after the OutReach Pride Parade in August 2015.
Police join the parade, 2014
Police officers, including Police Chief Mike Koval, join in the Pride Parade in Downtown Madison on Aug. 10, 2014.
Gay Pride Parade, 2007
The annual Gay Pride Parade makes its way down West Washington Avenue toward Brittingham Park on July 22, 2007. Hundreds turned out for the spirited but peaceful event, including some who stood on the sidewalks holding signs in opposition.Â
25 years of OutReach, 2007
The Gay Pride Parade makes its way up West Washington Avenue on July 22, 2007.
Pride parade in the capital city, 2006
Marchers in the Madison Pride parade move down West Washington Avenue on their way to a rally at Brittingham Park on July 9, 2006.
Miss Gay Madison, 2005
Alicia D. Stone, second from right, Miss Gay Madison, poses with some friends before the Gay Pride Parade on July 17, 2005.
Colors of the rainbow, 2004
Residents of the Lothlorien Co-Op, 244 W. Lakelawn Place, painted themselves as the gay pride flag and marched in the parade in Madison on July 18, 2004. From left to right are Tori Gross (in pink), Ann Christensen (orange), Debbie Perticara (yellow), Cole Taylor (green), Annie Hostetter (blue), Trudy DeLong (purple), and Rachel Winch (gold).
Undeterred by protesters, 2003
Protesters didn't deter those who turned out for the Pride Parade on July 20, 2003. Terry Halverson, with boa and balloons, dances around a representative from Wisconsin Christians United.
Capping weekend of events, 2002
A parade down State Street on July 21, 2002, helped cap a weekend of Madison Pride, the city's annual celebration of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and culture.
Rainbow banner, 2001
Jeanne Marshall, Janet Pugh and Sara Ator, left to right, joined other members of First Congregational Church of Christ, 1609 University Ave., carrying a large rainbow banner in the Madison Pride Parade on July 22, 2001.
Miss Gay Pride, 2001
Miss Gay Pride, Izana Troi, and Miss Capitol City, Destiny Matthews, ride in the Gay Pride parade on July 22, 2001.
Gay Pride Parade, 2000
Gay Pride parade marchers head down State Street as they march to Brittingham Park on July 16, 2000. Photo by David Sandell
Gay pride brides, 1999
Two brides take part in the Gay Pride Parade on July 18, 1999.
Gay Pride Parade, 1998
Chris Halvorsen and Kathy Borkowski lead the Gay Pride Parade in Madison on July 19, 1998.
Madison Pride march, 1996
Thousands of gay and lesbian marchers and well-wishers joined in the third annual Madison Pride march in Madison on July 21, 1996.
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