Columbia University Democrats

Yesterday during the marvelously warm afternoon, members of the Activist Council’s Students Advancing Marriage Equality (SAME) marched in the St. Pat’s for All parade in Sunnyside, Queens. The St. Pat’s for All parade was created as an all-inclusive alternative to New York City’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, which excludes LGBTQ groups from registering to march. Along with members from MENY (Marriage Equality New York), we voiced our support for equal marriage rights for all couples. Notable attendees included Lieutenant Dan Choi, Assemblyman José Peralta, and Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney. (Click image to see in full-view.)

Sophia, Marilyn, and Noah were interviewed by various news sources, including NY 1. (Click for news link.)

Sam, Sarah, and Sean getting ready for the Parade.

Marilyn and Sophia sporting the SAME campaign logo.

Sam expressing his love for marriage equality and all things Irish.

Activists from MENY before the parade started.

MENY supporters were there to march. (Pun fun.)

A couple from NY who came to march in the parade.

On the move!

Marilyn greeting supporters on the sidelines.

On the sidelines clapping for marriage equality.

Not everyone was so supportive.

Regardless, solidarity.

Happy early St. Patrick’s Day!

With equal love,

SAME