Time again for Utah Pride, peeps, and we trust that you'll all get your lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/queer-lovin' asses to the downtown streets [and Washington Square] to support it. Festivities kick off Thursday [the 30th] at 7pm and roll straight through to Sunday evening, and this year's mantra speaks truth [and disco]. Since equality and happiness are the orders of the day, you better believe we're gonna COLLECTIVELY gay this party up. Damn right, we support it.

Visit the Utah Pride Festival 2013 site for information on the Pride Day 5k, our Grand Marshal, festival schedule, and more. Sunday's parade will see some toasty summer weather, so a cool drink and some neighborly love will go a long way. Here's a few photos from last year to remind you that the congregation is impressive, the ladies are spicy, and the chest hair is rampant...