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.
Ranging from solemn to carnivalesque, pride events are typically held during LGBT Pride Month or some other period that commemorates a turning point in a countryâs LGBT history, for example Moscow Pride in May for the anniversary of Russia's 1993 decriminalization of homosexuality.renda Howard is known as the Mother of Pride , for her work in coordinating the march. Howard also originated the idea for a week-long series of events around Pride Day which became the genesis of the annual LGBT Pride celebrations that are now held around the world every June.