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Hella Gay Good TImes! August 8 Oakland LGTBQ Pride Fundraiser a big success

Hella Gay! Fundraiser fun, raised money, detail of photo by Yelp, http://www.flickr.com/photos/yelp/4896412090/in/set-7215762473

Hella Gay! Fundraiser fun, raised money, detail of photo by Yelp, http://www.flickr.com/photos/yelp/4896412090/in/set-7215762473

Sponsored by Yelp and hosted at Pizzaiolo on August 8, Hella Gay Good Times packed people into the popular pizza spot for a benefit to raqise money for Oakland's September 5 Pride event. Yelp's logo is ALL OVER these photos, but they're still worth a look--savor the energy--and diversity--of everyone who came out. (And know Oakland Pride is actively seeking volunteers--

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