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.
The super Krewe of Endymion has been very busy prepping for the 2013 celebration. In February, they plan to parade the worldâs largest Mardi Gras float. The Float will be a record-breaking 330 feet long, hold 230 riders and cost $1.2 million. I canât wait to see this float coming around the corner. No really, I canât wait to see it coming around the corner. I want to see how it handles the corners and other obstacles along the parade route.