San Francisco kicks off Pride weekend with dozens of events
Briefly

At San Francisco City Hall, LGBTQ+ couples joyfully married during Pride weekend, with Neil Sharp and Steve Hardy as one of the first couples wed by Mayor Daniel Lurie. Celebrating their eight-year partnership, they chose this meaningful date to unite. Mayor Lurie emphasized the continued relevance of San Francisco as a symbol of hope for the LGBTQ+ community, echoing sentiments of historical figures like Harvey Milk. Amid festivities, community leaders acknowledged the increasing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, underlining this year's Pride theme: 'Queer Joy is Resistance.'
We feel great. Elated!" said Neil Sharp. Sharp and his now husband Steve Hardy were one of two couples to be married by Mayor Daniel Lurie.
Mayor Lurie says the city has been preparing for Pride festivities for months and is ready to welcome thousands of people. He tells us he wants San Francisco to remain a beacon for the LGBTQ+ community.
This year's theme is 'Queer Joy is Resistance.' They are feeling it, and they are frightened. I think, quite frankly, they're a little paralyzed.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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