The “no nudity” rule was ignored from the beginning. Greg Peterson/The Chronicle Show More Show Less Greg Peterson/The Chronicle Show More Show Less 7 of7 The first San Francisco gay pride parade ended at the City Hall steps on June 25, 1972. Greg Peterson/The Chronicle Show More Show Less 6 of7 Parade-goers hold hands at the first Gay Freedom Day Parade in San Francisco on June 25, 1972.
Greg Peterson/San Francisco Chronicle Show More Show Less 5 of7 The Flamingoes celebrate during the first Gay Freedom Day Parade in San Francisco on June 25, 1972. Greg Peterson/The Chronicle Show More Show Less 4 of7 A van gets towed during the Gay Freedom Pride parade in San Francisco. Greg Peterson / The Chronicle 1972 Show More Show Less 3 of7 On June 25, 1972, motorcycle police at the first San Francisco gay pride parade.
Greg Peterson / The Chronicle 1972 Show More Show Less 2 of7 On June 25, 1972, the first San Francisco gay pride parade ends at the City Hall steps. 1 of7 A convertible approaches the Civic Center during the first Gay Freedom Day Parade in San Francisco, on June 25, 1972.
