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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-
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by Will O ’Bryan • photos by Linda Kliewer
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