Self-described as 'a protest march, not a parade,' the New York City Dyke March marked its 30th anniversary on Saturday, making its way from Bryant Park to Washington Square Park sans permits in a show of individuality, community and timely defiance.
, the Dyke March stepped off under sunny skies to the customary sounds of pounding drum patterns, caustic songs and belligerent group chants. Participants hit the streets with more than the usual measure of urgency., about the march's defiant independence.
Regarding the march's permit-free self-reliance, Shalev explained that organizers and participants had recognized early on the need to look out for their own safety and security. "Police are not focused on keeping our community safe, they're focused on other things," they said. "We want to make sure that we're always going to be safe.
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