Happy Pride!

So I'm down in SOMA last night walking to my car, when I suddenly hear a series of loud booms and cracks. It scared the shit out of me at first because I immediately thought there was some kind of gunfight nearby. But then I looked over my shoulder and saw fireworks in the air over City Hall.

What could this be for? I pondered. And then I looked at the time and realized it was midnight. And I also realized it was midnight on June 1. And then it hit me. HAPPY PRIDE!

This is my second pride in San Francisco, and I have to tell you, it's pretty wild. Like a month long holiday. This year's Pride is going to be particularly fun since same-sex marriage will become legal on June 17.

It all culminates with San Francisco's big Pride Parade and Celebration on the weekend of June 28/29.

But all month long, there will be plenty of activities to keep you busy. The San Francisco Chronicle's Pride page can be found here.

If you're looking for a place to really feel proud of being gay, I suggest you come to San Francisco. And don't forget those flowers in your hair!