Gallery: San Francisco Pride 2009

Celebrity Grand Marshals Lt. Dan Choi, a graduate of West Point, and Academy Award-winning actress Cloris Leachman take part in the 39th annual gay pride parade.

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and his wife actress Jennifer Siebel greet the crowd during the gay pride parade.

Married in 2004 then again in 2008 to make it legal, Kathryn Mudie, (L) and Susan McDaniel of Novato share a kiss before the start of the Gay Pride Parade.

Ginger Snap has a laugh before participating in the gay pride parade.

Community grand marshals Molly McKay, (L) and Davina Kotulksi ride in the gay pride parade.

Mike Ryan holds his son Jacob, 4 on his shoulders as they watch the 39th annual gay pride parade.

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