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Just after 3 a. The Stonewall was one of a handful of dancing bars and catered to an assortment of patrons, but it was widely known to be popular with the most marginalized people in the gay community, drag queens, hustlers and effeminate young bar. Social norms bar the time were very discriminatory gay homosexuals and very few establishments welcomed openly gay people.

Businesses that did serve gay patrons tended to be bars that were regularly targeted, raided and shut down with little or no resistance. As the Stonewall patrons were pushed out onto the street that early morning, a crowd gathered watching as people were arrested. When the police began to physically force individuals into a paddy pennsylvania, the crowd of patrons and local sympathizers, led by drag queens erupted into violent resistance against the officers.

Word spread quickly about the confrontation. That night 13 people were arrested and some hospitalized. Outraged masses gathered on subsequent nights to protest the mistreatment inflicted upon the gay community, launching the modern LGBT civil rights movement. Over time, these marches evolved into the parades and festivals known as Pride.

The board liked the idea and created a parade sub-committee charged with organizing and bringing a parade to life. The first Central PA PrideFest Unity Parade was a resounding success much to the delight of the 3, spectators and chagrin of protestors! The parade was canceled due to permit issues with the City of Harrisburg and then Mayor Linda Thompson.

The parade resumed for a year in and pennsylvania canceled again in due to a myriad of concerns including attendance and cost. Over the life of the parade, attendance declined whereas costs rose dramatically. Sponsors were more interested in directing their monies and energies into the Pride Festival, where they could gay see a return on their harrisburg and attendance numbers that were growing and getting larger every year.

With that in mind along with the costs and lack of interest, The Pride Festival of Central PA Executive Board decided the fate of the parade harrisburg the and subsequent festivals in Octoberindefinitely suspending the Unity Parade until such a time that a parade would be fiscally prudent and the community could once more rally behind the event.

This decision was not taken lightly nor was it made without consulting the Harrisburg area LGBT community by hosting special meetings and as a part of surveys. Feedback from the community was lackluster. The parade may return one day, but for now we feel all of our resources are better spent on focusing our efforts and energies on growing and making the Pride Festival of Central PA a premiere top notch event.

The selection of parade marshals of the Unity Parade was a way to recognize local hometown heroes.

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The Stonewall Uprising Just after 3 a. What Happened to the Parade? A parade was held every year from to Unity Parade Marshals The selection of parade marshals of the Unity Parade was a way to recognize local hometown heroes. Carol Resinger and Kirk Baney. Dame Glenda. David Payne. Yvonne Wilson.