On Saturday, December 20th, I joined about 500 + supporters of Equality and Love at the Light Up the Night silent candlelight procession in Hollywood (Hollywood Blvd and Highland Ave). This was a rather joyous and peaceful evening for me. It was nice to just walk quietly holding a candle with a like-minded crowd of people - nothing loud or boisterous, just gentle. We walked through the normal crowds on Hollywood Blvd in front of the Hollywood and Highland Complex and Kodak Theater, Mann's Chinese Theater and the El Capitan. Since this was a silent and "respectful" gathering, it was interesting to watch our crowd of candle holding individuals weave amongst the regular tourist crowd on the boulevard. Any number of people asked what it was about, and a couple even joined the march. For me, it was just nice to be in a crowd amongst my fellows in the middle of a normal Hollywood Blvd Saturday evening setting - I think it had a wonderful impact and I left feeling peaceful and happy.
I continue to think that the most important thing we can do is
BE VISIBLE. I found the idea of mingling with the normal crowd to be quite brilliant and satisfying. It was very powerful in its quietness and dignity. Right on to the organizers - great plan and idea! I didn't get a whole lot of photos, since I got pretty swept up in the process, but I'll post a couple more of my own:
More photos are available at the
Join the Impact Site I was somewhat disappointed that there wasn't any coverage of the Light Up The Night activities around the state in the Los Angeles Times - unfortunate. But, I must say that the Times did do two interesting point/counter articles on the front page of their California section that are worth reading for perspective.
They can be found at
Gay Couple won't let Proposition 8 steal their dream
Proposition 8 moves Christian couple to action
Draw your own conclusions...
Here is some actual coverage of the vigils in Hollywood and Studio City on Fox 11 News - pretty good coverage!
If you have the time and inclination, take a moment to read my previous Blog Post here with my comments, pictures and videos about events I've already participated in. I plan to keep sharing my thoughts and experiences - so thanks for your time!