Northampton, Massachusetts is doubtlessly the lesbian mecca of the Northeast. Possibly even the planet, but this assumption is based on my rather unworldly knowledge of international queer hotspots. In any case, Smith College resides there. So you can probably already imagine that their pride parade is fierce.

OPEN and I took a convoy out to the festivities. It was a great time, despite the hot sun and the resulting sunburns. A good field trip is definitely one of the best ways to keep a club close. My personal favorite moments were the Raging Grannies and the high school kids chanting, “We’re here! We’re queer! And our parents think we’re studying!” Here are some pictures from the day: