Have you ever felt like you want to do more to support LGBT causes? Volunteering at a gay pride parade is a great way to enjoy the festivities while giving back to the community. It’s a fantastic volunteering and networking opportunity. You’ll see art that absolutely dazzles the eyes.Īnd yeah, while it’s not all rainbows and glitter, there will be plenty of color and sparkle to go around, and that’s always a beautiful thing.Ĥ. You’ll see choreography that challenges your ideas of what the human body is capable of. You’ll hear bands and choral groups whose sweet sounds will give you the shivers. From colorfully designed floats to stunning dance troupes to meticulously designed costumes, pride parades showcase the artistic prowess of the LGBT community. Įxpressing your LGBT pride is easy when there’s so much to be proud of, and it’s all on display at a gay pride parade. See the outpouring of creativity from the LGBT community. Whether you’re LGBT and vanilla as can be or straight with a twist and a love of whips, life is too short not to live out your dreams - so vive la différence!ģ. The ability to let loose and be yourself is one of ASTROGLIDE’s favorite aspects of gay pride parades, which is why this season’s float theme is “Get Freaky.” Being yourself, being sex-positive and exploring your fantasies are beautiful things, and nothing to be ashamed about. That dress or those leggings in your closet you’ve been staring at for months, wishing you had somewhere to wear them out? Put them on! Usually sheepish about PDA with your partner? This is the last place you have to worry about judgmental stares. Seriously, let your id flow freely! You can be as loud and proud or as quiet as you like. Whether you’re out and proud or still exploring your identity, a gay pride parade gives you the perfect opportunity to cast off any expectations and just be yourself. The opportunity to let loose, be yourself - and get freaky! And at a gay pride parade, you get that in spades.Ģ. It just feels good to be surrounded by LGBT folk, straight allies and other people who care about the same issues you do. Let’s face it - you may love your coworkers or your straight friends, but sometimes you can feel left out of the conversation, or want to complain about something they won’t relate to. But if you’re more of an introvert, or if you don’t have a ton of time or opportunities for meetups, a gay pride parade is the perfect place to be among cool, supportive folks who know what you’re going through.
Nothing is quite as magical as that feeling of relief and support when you’ve finally “found your tribe.” Some of us might experience that feeling somewhat frequently, like if you have a weekly LGBT book club you meet with, or if you volunteer with a local queer rights group.
Whether you’ve done the parade circuit so many times you recognize all the dance troupes or this is your first-ever gay pride parade, there’s a lot to get out of the event - so live it up! Need more convincing? These are our 10 favorite aspects of attending (or sponsoring!) a gay pride parade: