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CPCSM Celebrates GLBT Pride 2003: A Photo Gallery

Paul Wellstone was posthumously named the Grand Marshal of the Pride 2003 Parade.	Bill Kummer and friends watch the Pride Parade from the sidewalk in front of his Hennepin Avenue apartment.
Web Coordinator David McCaffrey greets Sister Brigid McDonald, CSJ, as she rides in the parade.	Hardware Hank is on hand to advertise to the handymen and handywomen among the parade-goers.
Michael Douglas (center) posing with recently elected Minneapolis City Council Member Don Samuels (left) and Mayor R.T. Rybak (right).	David McCaffrey greets members of the Twin Cities chapter of SoulForce, founded by Mel White and based on Ghandi's principles of non-violent protest to combat the spiritual violence that organized religions bring upon GLBT persons.
Former CPCSM Board Member John Watkins (right) and his partner, Andrew Elfenbein, who are raising two adopted children, march with the Rainbow Families contingent.	It was a day when everyone proudly displayed their feathers.
Many teddy bears were seen hugging.	Everyone had high expectations for a fun time.
CPCSM's recently elected co-president, Michael Bayly, showed his belief that all peace and justice issues are interrelated.	Michael Douglas, chats with marchers from the organization that finds homes for rescued greyhounds.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet have always been among CPCSM's most loyal supporters. (From left to right) Brigid McDonald, CSJ; Rita Steinhagen, CSJ; and Mary Ellen Foster, CSJ, work at the CSJs' Justice Commission Pride booth in Loring Park	Since its inception, CPCSM has always maintained a close relationship with Dignity/Twin Cities. This year CPCSM shared space with Dignity at their Pride booth. Michael Bayly and Dignity's Jim Larsen (l-r) work together at the booth in Loring Park.
Since pets play a big part in the lives of many GLBT persons, it is quite common to see Pride-goers share their celebration with their pets. These puppies drew more attention in the park than the most attactive young GLBT men and women.
One more farewell, Paul and Sheila. Thank you for your many labors of love for our community! We shall miss you, but we shall never forget you and the example of courage you have set for us!

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