A cockle is a small, edible, saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusc. Although many small edible bivalves are loosely called cockles, true cockles are species in the family Cardiidae.True cockles live in sandy, sheltered beaches throughout the world.The distinctive rounded shells are bilaterally symmetrical, and are heart-shaped when viewed from the end.ockles are capable of jumping by bending and straightening the foot. As is the case in many bivalves, cockles display gonochorism (the sex of an individual varies according to conditions), and some species reach maturity rapidly.
4. SF Pride - San Francisco, CA. When: June 28th. One of the most recognizable Gay Pride celebrations around the world, SF Pride is by far the biggest LGBT gathering in the country. The parade starts on Market Street and ends by City Hall, where Harvey Milk's delivered his famous Hope Speech almost four decades ago.
Seattle Pride Parade draws record-breaking crowd. SEATTLE â Seattleâs Pride Parade drew another record-breaking crowd, with an estimated 400,000 people. Organizers say in light of the recent tragedy in Orlando, celebrating pride showcased the cityâs ability to celebrate unity. Music, costumes and cheer filled the streets of downtown Seattle for the annual pride parade. Bright and colorful floats stood out among the crowd, but so did this one from Entre Hermanos, with pictures of the lives lost in Orlando after a mass shooting earlier this month at pulse, a well-known gay night club.