In 2003-04, PFLAG O'ahu, The Center, and the GLBT Family Network Established Precedent for the Honolulu Pride Parade

The past is always a rebuke to the present. --Robert Penn Warren

PARENTS, FAMILY, FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS (PFLAG), a non-profit organization, by and through MICHAEL GOLOJUCH, acting on his own behalf and on behalf of members of the organization; THE CENTER, an unincorporated association, by and through KEN MILLER, acting on his own behalf and on behalf of members of the association; and the GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER FAMILY NETWORK, an unincorporated association, by and through WILLIAM WOODS, acting on his own behalf and on behalf of members of the association, Plaintiffs,

vs.

CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU; JEREMY HARRIS, in his official capacity as Mayor of he City and County of Honolulu; MALCOLM TOM, in his official capacity as Deputy Managing Director of the City and County of Honolulu; ALVIN AU, in his official capacity as Deputy Director of Facility Maintenance for the City and County of Honolulu; PAULETTE WILLIAMS, in her capacity as Chair of the Family Day Parade Committee; GARRETT HASHIMOTO, in his capacity as Chair of the Family Day Executive Committee; and the HAWAII CHRISTIAN COALITION, Defendants.

2003/??/?? Complaint For Injunctive Relief; Summons

2003/07/02 Ruling expected on gays in parade

2003/07/03 Christians vs. Gays -- round XIIVIIXI

2003/07/04 Judge says parade can exclude gay groups

2003/06/27 Parade Treatment Irks Gay Groups: Activists Preparing To Clash With Christian Coalition

2003/06/28 ACLU files suit over city parade

2003/07/03 Kids’ Parade’s fate discussed by all sides

2003/07/23 City of God: Did the city-sponsored Family Day Festival promote religion?

2003/09/15 Hawaii Christian Parade Not Exclusive-Log Cabin Republicans of Hawaii Denounces Intimidation Tactics of Gay-left Organizations Demanding Special Rights to March in the First-Annual Family Day Parade on July 4

2004/06/23 ACLU deal separates church from July 3 park festivities

2004/06/24 In historic court victory for ACLU, Honolulu agrees to create new rules affirming free speech and religious neutrality

2004/06/24 City to open parades to all

2004/06/25 Bill of Rights wins in court settlement

2004/??/?? ACLU Hawai'i Litigation Report 2004

2005-2006 Annual Report of City and County Honolulu (pg. 46)