Well, OK — if you’re a nudist you’ll probably be doing Bay to Breakers on Sunday. It’s one of the few sanctioned city events you’re allowed to attend in your birthday suit.
On Saturday, however, in order to draw attention to the absurdity of banning nudity in the city while still keeping it legal on its most crowded and family friendly days, the organizers of “Bare as You Dare: Thong Parade” are encouraging people to don their best mankini or panties and join them at Jane Warner Plaza in the Castro, noon-2pm tomorrow, Sat/18. “Come hang out with us!” Press release after the jump:
Saturday, May 18, 2012 From Noon to 2pm
Starts at Jane Warner Plaza, San Francisco
DON’T BE LATE!
The THONG PARADE happens the day before the Bay to Breakers, so you have two great reasons to be in SF that weekend!
Some city officials claim the nudity ban was implemented to protect public safety by totally eliminating the huge crowds that gather because of the naked people. Leathermen, drag queens, tattooed persons and lots of other citizens draw attention.
WHO WILL BE BANNED NEXT?
Tell your city leaders you don’t want San Francisco sanitized!
Wear a thong, a jock strap, a g-string, a cock sock, panties, briefs, boxers. Organizers have applied for a sidewalk parade permit.
Bring a sign or paint a message on your body for a group march around the Castro neighborhood, along Market Street and the City Hall/downtown area. Route maps will be provided at the event.
Be a part of the resurgence of fun and quirkiness in the Castro and beyond!
Parade group meets in JWP at noon. Parade will take place on the sidewalk and we’ll be walking through the Castro and surrounding areas and then return to conclude at Harvey Milk Plaza under the Pride Flag. Come hang out with us!