This article was published on June 16th, 2012

The world’s first and oldest pride parade, LA Pride, smashed attendance records as over 400,000 people lined the streets of West Hollywood on Sunday, June 9, for the annual event.

Ellen DeGeneres’ mom, Betty, Marches in the 2012 LA Pride Parade

The colourful parade included local dignitaries and politicians, not-for-profit organizations, celebrities, sports groups, entertainers and support from large corporations.

Dykes on Bikes is always a crowd pleaser at any pride parade

“We are thrilled that this year LA Pride exceeded our wildest imaginations in terms of enthusiasm, new features, corporate sponsorships and attendees,” said Rodney Scott, Board President of Christopher Street West.

Local and State politicians were out in full-force supporting the LGBT celebrations.

The City of West Hollywood was buzzing with energy the entire day as people celebrated for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered rights and freedoms.

Berman Schaffer Service Award Winner, Tom Whitman

Bright and festive costumes

Equal rights and same-sex marriage was a common theme throughout the parade.