San Francisco (KCBS) -- The 38th annual San Francisco Pride Parade drew larger-than-usual crowds Sunday as revelers turned out to celebrate the legalization of gay marriage.
Mayor Gavin Newsom, a longtime gay marriage supporter, drew raucous applause during his speech at the Civic Center Sunday morning.
"Obviously the spirit and pride of this parade is a little more acute and intense than in previous years and obviously it's a great time to celebrate with people from around the world," said Newsom.
The parade also took on a decidedly more family-friendly tone this year, with Dykes on Bikes and other marchers bringing their children along for the celebration.
Meanwhile, organizations like Marriage Equality USA tried to familiarize voters with the concept of gay marriage. They were handing out literature at their booth in the Civic Center's marriage pavilion during the festivities.
"We're asking folks to speak to local groups, to submit letters to the editor...we've already got about 30 counties where we've got couples who've gotten married," explained Pamela Brown, Policy Director for Marriage Equality USA.
She believes as more people know the stories behind same sex couples who commit, the less likely they are to vote for a marriage ban.
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