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Councilman Michael Bond shows off dance skills at Atlanta Pride parade

City Councilmember Michael Julian Bond is known around City Hall for his affinity for comics and science fiction. He said that he and his family are regular attendees to Dragon Con. Mayor Kasim Reed noted that next week, Bond will likely be found in the Batmobile.

Credit: Ernie Suggs

Credit: Ernie Suggs

City Councilmember Michael Julian Bond is known around City Hall for his affinity for comics and science fiction. He said that he and his family are regular attendees to Dragon Con. Mayor Kasim Reed noted that next week, Bond will likely be found in the Batmobile.
By Shelia Poole
Oct 19, 2017

Atlanta City Councilman Michael Julian Bond  busted a move recently during the annual Pride parade.

Could a stint on  ABC’s popular show, “Dancing with the Stars” be next?

Thousands of people attended Atlanta's 47th Annual Pride Parade in Midtown. Bond has been attending the parade and other festivities for years. He's also been a staunch supporter of the LGBTQ community.

He did the snake. He smurfed.

“It was kind of spontaneous,” he said. The day was filled with “lots of high spirits and it just overcame me. It was a good vibe that morning. It was a beautiful day. The music just got in my feet and infected the rest of my body.”

So, judges, how well did he do?

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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