The Tarrant County Libertarian Party float won the trophy for "Best Not For Profit Entry" in the 2013 Tarrant County Gay Pride Parade staged yesterday in downtown Fort Worth.
Libertarians from all over the Dallas/Ft. Worth area pitched in to build, ride in, wave signs from, and parade alongside the float.
The float's theme, emblazoned along its flanks, was "Libertarian Party – Supporting Marriage Equality Since 1972."
Based on random comments ripped from the Facebook pages of the Tarrant County Libertarians, TCLP chair Allen Patterson, Libertarian Booster PAC's John Spivey and activist/former candidate Ken Stanford, everyone had a blast.
"The Democrats had a small car, a couple of folks and a small sign. We won." – John Spivey.
"One of our best events ever. We walked and rode through the streets of Fort Worth with people saying 'Libertarians! YEAH!'" – Allen Patterson.
"We were the only float with music and we pretty much won the parade." – John Spivey.
We WILL be doing this parade again next year. What a day!! – Allen Patterson.
"Guys, it was a great experience. I totally enjoyed singing 'Proud Mary' in front of the protesters. They didn't know if they should enjoy or protest. I am for the libertarian party!" – Dezman Lehman.
"Richard Forsythe's constant commitment to taking the time, energy and his resources to help in these parades is inspiring. He is a hero." -- John Jay Myers.
"Great volunteers, float riders and marchers." – John Spivey.
And never at a loss for... word:
"This thing was such an awesome collection of awesome freakin' awesomeness that I'm at a loss for words to describe its incredible levels of just...awesomeness." – Allen Patterson
"That's awesome!" – Rhonda Short
(It's only an unconfirmed rumor that Mr. Patterson and Ms. Short will be attending the Libertarian's Public Speaking forum later this month.)
See 15 photos on Allen Patterson's FB page.
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