He came out with some unique costume designs for he and his brother. “The rain coming down and my makeup running, I’m looking forward to that because if it’s not running, I’m not doing a good job,” said Christopher Ras. The day’s event brought people looking to have a good time and be themselves. The colorful chaos that is the Stonewall Parade commemorates the June 1969 riots that followed a police raid at the stonewall Inn, a gay night club in New York’s Greenwich Village.
READ MORE: South Florida 'Bans Off Our Bodies' Rallies In Support Of Abortion Rights In a city of a little more than 12,000 residents, more than 40,000 people were expected to attend. WILTON MANORS (CBSMiami) – The gay pride parade in Wilton Manors celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday with music, food and a whole lot of color.