Dyke March in San Francisco

For some reason, gay men are overwhelming supporters of the patriarchy. In response to this revelation, women loving women formed the Dyke March

Startin' Off Right

The event is headed up by a contingent of 'dykes on bikes'. They usually roar up the street well in advance of the marchers. It's an exciting prelude for the Dyke March to follow and also for the next day's Freedom Day Parade because they are always the first contingent for that event.

Second Start

A good ten to twenty minutes after the 'dykes on bikes' breeze by, a truck crawls up the road blasting music. It's often weighed down with laughing, waving and dancing dykes. Like last year, peace was a big theme for signs and banners.

Topless

As a fashion statement it seemed ill suited to the arctic winds blowing down Market Street. As a political statement, nothing could be more defiant and 'in yer face'. Whatever their motivation, topless women seemed to be the biggest trend this year.

P*ssy Power!

Some of the best political statements are the easiest to grasp and what could be more simple than pennants extolling the virtues of the female anatomy?