Gay pride celebrations take place in New York and San Francisco (19 images)

A group of people from Apple march up Market Street in San Francisco. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI

Many participants in the San Francisco parade carried politically-themed signs. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI

The 1.3-mile parade route took marchers between the Embarcadero and Civic Center. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI

U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Spier, D-Calif., participates in the San Francisco parade. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI