and a couple more will be coming on board as well. Now as we go into our pride weekend this year, 18 states have full marriage equality. “This time last year only 10 states had full marriage equality. One of the LA Pride organizers Sam Borelli says a lot has happened in a year. “It has been an amazing year not only for us personally but for us as a community,' Katami said. Jeff Zarillo and Paul Katami got married days after the High Court upheld a lower court ruling abolishing California's ban on same-sex marriage. RELATED: Beyond gay marriage: What's the biggest issue facing LGBT community? The two men at the heart of the Supreme Court case are grand marshals in this year’s LA Pride parade. Supreme Court opened the door to gay marriage in California. This year’s event has extra significance. Events are planned Friday and Saturday in West Hollywood in the run-up to the L.A.