More than 500 people showed up at the newly-reopened Bandshell in Bixby Park yesterday afternoon to show their support for the “No On Proposition 8” movement. The rally drew several elected officials and community activists who spoke about the importance of voting against the California Marriage Protection Act, which would revoke the right for same-sex couples to marry from the state constitution.
Other speakers in attendance who are not pictured were Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, and Signal Hill Councilmember (and Long Beach resident) Larry Forrester.
Local activist Justin Rudd addresses the crowd.
The crowd nearly doubled the size that organizers expected.
Daniel Brezenoff speaks to a passionate crowd.
Councilmember Suja Lowenthal speaks as her colleague, Tonia Reyes Uranga, looks on.
Reyes Uranga spoke about the importance of equality for all.
Rev. Sunshine Daye takes the stage.
The crowd listens to Kim Woods, executive director of The Center of Greater Long Beach.
The rally culminated with an emotional wedding.
Kim Dupre and Susan Margeson embrace to cheers from the crowd, as they are pronounced spouses.