Mall March

The march was a huge success. Reports say 200,000 to 250,000 people attended. The weather was wonderful---warm, sunny with gentle fall breeze in the air. So many people from all over the country were here, with signs, banners, flags and their pets by their side. The march route led past the White House, down Pennsylvania Ave to the west lawn of the US Capitol. Below are some of my shots of the day.

Lady Gaga, true to her word, was there. Gays were losing their minds around me, lol. She said that she felt this day was the most important thing she's ever done. That the time for equal rights for LGBT has come. And pledged to do her part in the music world by putting pressure on the music industry for allowing/supporting homophobic language in music, and artists who use it.

But before Gaga came out, the crowd was surprised by Actress Cynthia Nixon. Who spoke to the crowd about the changes she wants to see in our country regarding equality for the sake of children and for future generations. The wrong message our government currently sends to our children, with negative and unequal treatment of LGBT Americans. Cynthia was not listed on any official speaker list---so she was a total surprise. And gays were going ape shit when they introduced her. I wasn't able to get a clear shot. This was as good as I could get.

Cynthia introduced Judy Shepard, mother of slain Matthew Shepard. And very soon after Judy ended her speech the crowd noticed a very small shimmering rainbow in the sky, which I managed to get. Very small, but it was there and beautiful. And perhaps a sign from above. Other celebrities that I managed to see were writer/comedian/radio host Frank Decaro.

And that British reporter on "the Daily Show" who's name escapes me--he must have interviewed hundreds of people. Which will probably be edited down to just a few when it airs.

It was a long but fun and moving day, spent with friends and strangers from all over. And I hope they all continue our fight for equality within their own states and communities.