June 28, 2011
Fire Island Frolics: Fire Islanders Celebrate Marriage Equality
Michael K. Lavers READ TIME: 6 MIN.
Began writing at 10:21 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, while sitting on my desk in Brooklyn.
The happiness over last night's historic marriage equality vote in Albany was palpable on Fire Island today. Those who attended Porsche's show at the Ice Palace in Cherry Grove last night began to cry when they learned the state Senate passed the measure in a 33-29 vote. A large banner reading "Thank you, New York. We do!" hung from the High Tea deck in Fire Island Pines, and state flags flew at Low Tea. Drag queens, cross-dressers, couples and almost anyone else who marched in the Grove's annual Pride parade earlier today rejoiced in the fact that marriage equality will soon come to Fire Island and the rest of New York.
Congratulations to gay and lesbian Fire Islanders who will soon be able to legally marry in the Empire State.
A Saturday at the Beach
A tranquil beach scene in the Grove on Saturday, June 25.
Pride in the Grove
Grove residents showed their Pride on Saturday, June 25.
More Pride in the Grove
The Grove's liquor store shows its LGBT credentials on Saturday, June 25.
"Chapel of Love" in the Grove
Marriage equality was the topic du jour at the Grove's annual Pride parade on Saturday, June 25.
Thank You!
This banner hung from the High Tea deck in the Pines on Saturday, June 25.
Based in Washington, D.C., Michael K. Lavers has appeared in the New York Times, BBC, WNYC, Huffington Post, Village Voice, Advocate and other mainstream and LGBT media outlets. He is an unapologetic political junkie who thoroughly enjoys living inside the Beltway.
