. Not just any Pride Parade but THE 40Th Anniversary darlings. I just happened to be in San Francisco hosting the 
and well, Macy's thought "Let's see if Nick will be our Macy's 'Grand Marshall' ?" 
After I was done with my 
Sunglass Hut Event, I checked into my most comfortable 
Hotel Vitale room and settled in for the night (after a few cocktails with friends at the 
Americano, naturally!). Now, onto Sunday kiddies. 
 Rainbow Peace: Nick  Verreos strikes a pose, SF Pride 2010
 Rainbow Peace: Nick  Verreos strikes a pose, SF Pride 2010I was so humbled, honored and well, very 
verklempt, to have been asked to be part of this amazing occasion. As I arrived in my "waiting area", all the Macy's volunteers congregated along with hundreds of other parade attendees who were a part of different organizations and/or floats that were about to take part if this 40Th Anniversary EXTRAVAGANZA. 

Macy's went "all out" with not one but TWO shiny brand new BMW's from 
BMW San Francisco. They also had hundreds of black Macy's Pride T-shirts as well as TONS of Macy's rainbow flag hankies 
(above) that were to be passed out during our parade route. 

During the wait, I got to  enjoy the 
Gold's Gym Float (above) which waited right next to us the entire time with a group of the most perfectly toned, muscled and buffed bodies this side of the Mississippi (nice!).  

I was also very happy to see one my oldest and dearest of friends...interior designer 
Gino Castaño, who stopped by to keep me company (Love him!) 
(above photo). Finally, around 1PM, we got the word that we could "start" them BMW engines!  
 Macy's Princess: Nick Verreos, atop the Macy's BMW SF Parade car, with Macy's volunteers
Macy's Princess: Nick Verreos, atop the Macy's BMW SF Parade car, with Macy's volunteersI threw on my white 
Zara jacket over my peach-colored 
American Apparel deep-V t-shirt, threw on a couple of those fabulous Macy's Pride Hankies, and I was ready! For about an hour, all I could see and hear was 
"Omg!Nick!!!" or 
"Oh wait It's Nick from Project Runway!".
 View From My Car: Market Street San Francisco from my car, SF Pride 2010
 View From My Car: Market Street San Francisco from my car, SF Pride 2010So much so that my Macy's client--and driver-- said 
"I really need to make a t-shirt that says 'OMG-It's Nick!' " It was so AMAZING to ride the 
40Th Anniversary SF Pride Parade and get to see all the loving, peaceful, inclusive, and very COLORFUL people out for Sunday's festivities. I cannot say this enough: 
Riding the SF Pride Parade was one of the most  SURREAL experiences of my life! I'm Taking This To Europe: Nick Verreos eyes his new Bubblegum Pink Samsonite Suitcase
I'm Taking This To Europe: Nick Verreos eyes his new Bubblegum Pink Samsonite SuitcaseOnce we finished the parade, the Macy's clients had a 
VERY SPECIAL Gift for me: A bright Pink Samsonite Suitcase! You see, last month when I was in San Francisco to host a
 "Sex And The City 2"-themed party at Macy's Union Square, I was "eyeing" this Barbie-pink suitcase that was in one of the "Sex And The City 2" event displays...well, the clients remembered and so as a "Thank You" for being the 
Macy's SF Pride "Grand Marshall", they gave it to me, it was waiting for me at the end of the parade! I know: 
Shut The Front Door!
After the parade I had three hours before I would catch my flight back to LA. My SF friends from AGES ago, Jason Fioresi and Carlo Parenti 
(above), decided to throw me an impromptu "Congrats, Welcome and Happy Pride Sunday" afternoon gathering at their fabulous 
Bernal Heights pied-de-terre. 
 Nick Buffet: The "SF Pride" Spread at Jason and Carlo's home
Nick Buffet: The "SF Pride" Spread at Jason and Carlo's homeAs I arrived, there was an entire table set up with White Wine from Spain, cheeses from all over the world, crackers and bread, Caprese Salad, salami, Prosciutto, Garbonzo beans, olives and Banana Peppers, as well as turkey meatballs.  Not kidding! Just for me!  

Well, it was the perfect ending to an unbelievable weekend in San Francisco. I was ready to get back on the freeway and find my way back to SFO and board my return flight back to LA-LA Land.
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