füüflË £ It M ^psi - mp 1 1 mm ike the U.S. Marines planting the Hag at Iwo Jima, the Amazon Dragons take to the Willamette waterfront brandishing their rainbow flag and a fighting spirit. All those boots marching off to sea might frighten the weak of heart, but don’t worry, they’re on our side. For the seventh year the Amazon Dragons have made a name for themselves as Portland’s queer icons, paddling their way into the hearts of thousands. OvertheJune6-7 weekend, the Amazon Drag- B oats L M ade D ragon by Will O ’Bryan • photos by Linda Kliewer Continued on page 23