The event was a display of visibility and acceptance few other public events hinge so much on being seen - by everyone - and the importance of openly proclaiming one’s identity. The parade was organized by Tom House, founder of the nonprofit Hamptons Pride “I have never felt prouder of East Hampton than today,” said Eric Menkes, who was in attendance with his husband, Sean Davis.
The first annual Pride parade took place on Saturday at noon in East Hampton and it was a joyous, color-popping celebration of freedom and equality that attracted members of the L.G.B.T.Q.+ community, their allies, clergy, local politicians, storekeepers, well-wishers, the young, the old, and the curious.
Every year, there will be rainbows over East Hampton on the first Saturday in June.
