 Anniversary of Marriages
Faith leaders, same-sex couples and their allies will gather across the state in honor of the one-year anniversary of couples who married last year when same-sex couples were able to legally marry.
Join us as we gather together and celebrate this historic feat, connect with like-minded activists, and recommit ourselves to restoring the freedom to marry.
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Tuesday, June 16
- Los Angeles
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
West Hollywood Park
647 N. San Vicente Boulevard
Join us as we hear from some of the 18,000 couples who were married in 2008, enjoy cake and refreshment and pose for a historic anniversary photo. Speakers include Robin Tyler and Diane Olson. Sponsors include: California Faith for Equality, Equality California, Marriage Equality USA, API Equality, Jordan Rustin Coalition, Spouses for Life Project and others.
- San Francisco
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
First Unitarian Universalist Society
1187 Franklin St
Starr King Room
Featuring cake, faith leaders, remarks by Rev. Stringfellow, couples' stories, remarks from organizations including Marriage Equality USA, Our Family Coalition and COLAGE.
Wednesday, June 17
- Bakersfield
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Kern County Administration Building, Outside Quad
Corner of Truxtun and N Streets
Event will feature comments from married couples, couples who wish to marry but cannot, single people who aspire to marry someday, young people who are just joining the struggle, and straight allies. After the gathering at the County building there will be a gathering at the home of a local couple (directions provided at first event). Since it is tradition on the first anniversary to eat the top of the wedding cake, we will pass cake tops out to everyone. There is no charge for this event, although donations will be accepted. All are welcome.
- Fresno
6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Historic Water Tower
2444 Fresno Street
Downtown Fresno
Join together for an Anniversary Ceremony with Rev. Bryan Jessup. Hear from some of the couples married in 2008, and pose with us for an historic group photo.
7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The Anniversary Party
An event to benefit Marriage Equality USA.
Music, photography and complimentary refreshment at complimentary cheesecake courtesy of Indulgence Fresno.
($10 donation per couple at door)
The Circle
2777 N Maroa Ave
RSVP to www.GayFresno.com/rsvp
- Inland Empire
6:30 p.m.
Redlands United Church of Christ
168 Bellevue Ave
Interfaith service followed by cake, group photo and opportunities to hear from some of the couples married in 2008.
- Orange County
6 p.m.
Fariview Community Church
2525 Fairview Rd
Costa Mesa
Interfaith service followed by cake, group photo and opportunities to hear from some of the couples married in 2008.
- Sacramento
6 p.m.
County Clerks Office
600 8th Street
Hear from couples married in 2008 at the place where the first marriage in Sacramento happened on June 14, 2008.
Featuring cake, faith leaders, remarks by EQCA's Alice Kessler and singer Michael Flowers and James Clark. Sponsored by California Faith for Equality, PFLAG, Sacramento Stonewall Democrats, Yes! On Equality, Marriage Equality USA, Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry, Equality Action NOW and Courage Campaign Sacramento Team.
- San Diego
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Mission Hills United Church of Christ
4070 Jackdaw
Come celebrate the one-year anniversary of marriage equality. The service starts at 5:30 and will last about 45 minutes, followed by a cake reception.
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