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Gay Marching Band Will Lead San Francisco’s Veterans Day Parade | In recognition of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, the Gay Freedom Day Marching Band will lead San Francisco’s 92nd annual Veterans Day Parade this Friday. The band was founded in 1978 to counter Anita Bryant’s anti-gay campaigns and was the first openly gay musical group in the world.

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