Stanford's pride event in the pink

Stanford's pride event in the pink

Stanford Town Supervisor Wendy Burton dragged a few Stanford Pride crew members onto the "Pink Pony Club" dance floor, being careful not to slip in the rain.

Photo by Nathan Miller

Steady rain drove most everyone to seek shelter under tents at Stanford’s Pride event Saturday, June 8. The event took place at the Thomas Equestrian Center and offered free ice cream, cotton candy, lunch and a “Pink Pony Club” dance floor. Stanford Town Supervisor Wendy Burton tried to get the party started early by taking to the dance floor.


 

  Photo by Nathan Miller

 

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