Tag Archives: 4th of July Parade

We the people, one human family

See more photos from Equality Loudoun’s fourth year of participation in the Leesburg 4th of July Parade here. Thank you to the folks who make this happen every year – it has really made a difference in this community. We … Continue reading

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Leesburg 4th of July Parade

From the Why Didn’t I Think of That Department. Per request, a place to comment on our third year in the Leesburg 4th of July Parade. We are very pleased to report that Equality Loudoun won Best Float in the … Continue reading

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Open thread – election day stories

UPDATE: There’s quite a bit of huffing and puffing over at NoVA Townhall, as the use of children in the anti-family amendment campaign is subjected to critical scrutiny. This appears to have been quite widespread. I don’t at all think … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, America

Friends, I received a note from a reader, saying that participating in the Leesburg 4th of July parade is a bold statement for her to make, but one that desperately needs to be made. That’s probably a common feeling. How … Continue reading

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EQUALITY LOUDOUN IN LEESBURG 4TH OF JULY PARADE

EQUALITY LOUDOUN FLOAT IN LEESBURG 4TH OF JULY PARADE DRAWS OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE RESPONSE (July 5, 2005) Equality Loudoun, along with contingents from several area churches, participated in the 2005 Leesburg 4th of July Parade, marking the first participation in the … Continue reading

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Stay Home

Leesburg Today July 15, 2005 By Martha S. Baine, Waterford Kathryn Manning’s letter complains that Equality Loudoun was making a political statement in the Leesburg Fourth of July parade rather than “simply celebrating a holiday.” The theme of Equality Loudoun’s … Continue reading

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Positive Light

Leesburg Today July 15, 2005 By Jerrie Dippery, Leesburg As the parent of a gay son, I am writing to provide a counter viewpoint to those who wrote to complain about the participation of gay marchers in the Leesburg Fourth … Continue reading

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