Does your city have a pride parade?
Jun 25th, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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Speaking of protestors (specifically religious ones)....
I have a great photo of me and my partner at Milwaukee's Pride Fest a few years ago. There were a small group of religious protestors on the street corner outside the festival, complete with signs and bullhorns warning everyone they were going to hell, etc. Next to one was a rather large drag queen, dressed in full nun regalia, dancing around and blowing kisses at one of the men who was protesting. It was quite amusing, all the spectators loved it, even the cops out there for security were enjoying it, and she was kind enough to pose for photos with anyone who asked.
I have a great photo of me and my partner at Milwaukee's Pride Fest a few years ago. There were a small group of religious protestors on the street corner outside the festival, complete with signs and bullhorns warning everyone they were going to hell, etc. Next to one was a rather large drag queen, dressed in full nun regalia, dancing around and blowing kisses at one of the men who was protesting. It was quite amusing, all the spectators loved it, even the cops out there for security were enjoying it, and she was kind enough to pose for photos with anyone who asked.
People go watch it to be entertained. 
Jun 25th, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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And true to form it poured down rain during today's parade in Atlanta. 3rd year in a row I've walked in it, and it's rained each time. I don't even bother to bring rain gear anymore, I just don't wear a white shirt.
Still fun, tho!
Still fun, tho!
Oct 27th, 2006 | 06:00 AM
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Chicago has parades for everything, and the Pride parade is just one of over 100.
We even have a Von Stuben Day Parade, and I bet most of you don't have a clue who he was.
Actually, my Mother (she never drove- or walked much of anywhere either so it was a BIG EVENT) took my kids downtown every year on the citybus (they all say it like it is one word- suburban kids eeeek) to the Columbus Day parade dressed as Italians, and it was one of the best memories they have. But I overall, never got into any of the parades, too short, I can't see a thing and too crowded and rowdy. Exception: the Southside Irish on Western Ave. in March which is a real debauch- must worse than the Gay Pride Parade and isn't downtown. It's much better, a real neighborhood attitude- people talk to each other everywhere and not just moving swarms of people.
The one that has the most zip by far is the Black Parade, that one has the Jesse White tumblers etc. and boy could you use up some calories with that music.
Joliet IL has a Gay Black Pride Parade, doesn't want to integrate with the regular Pride parade. Kind of like the Black Prom thing.
We even have a Von Stuben Day Parade, and I bet most of you don't have a clue who he was.
Actually, my Mother (she never drove- or walked much of anywhere either so it was a BIG EVENT) took my kids downtown every year on the citybus (they all say it like it is one word- suburban kids eeeek) to the Columbus Day parade dressed as Italians, and it was one of the best memories they have. But I overall, never got into any of the parades, too short, I can't see a thing and too crowded and rowdy. Exception: the Southside Irish on Western Ave. in March which is a real debauch- must worse than the Gay Pride Parade and isn't downtown. It's much better, a real neighborhood attitude- people talk to each other everywhere and not just moving swarms of people.
The one that has the most zip by far is the Black Parade, that one has the Jesse White tumblers etc. and boy could you use up some calories with that music.
Joliet IL has a Gay Black Pride Parade, doesn't want to integrate with the regular Pride parade. Kind of like the Black Prom thing.
Oct 27th, 2006 | 07:50 AM
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The Bud Bulliken Parade is the Black Chicago parade. I couldn't remember its name, was having a senior moment. Drove me crazy, I think it took about 45 minutes and three other tasks for that name to light up. Finally, out of nowhere.
