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Old 26th Jun 2011, 07:57 AM   #1
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Anybody going to any of the Pride stuff today? I'm gonna be at New York. I feel like I almost have to now, considering the whole gay marriage thing.

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Old 26th Jun 2011, 08:08 AM   #2
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unfortunately, i don't know of any celebrations going on, and even if i did, i don't have the means of getting there- i can't drive and i'm not that skilled of a biker...gah. but i will be celebrating if (and i hope i do) get married some day
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Old 26th Jun 2011, 08:40 AM   #3
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If I were in New York I'd for sure go! Unfortunately I think my city had some pride events 3 weeks ago and I didn't even know about it.
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Old 26th Jun 2011, 09:23 AM   #4
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For the third year in a row, Denver had their PrideFest on the weekend of Father's Day, with most of the events scheduled for the actual day. Why? I mean, my father's been really supportive, but I don't feel like he should be rewarded for that support by me ditching him on Father's Day and going to Pride.

I did watch the parade in the morning - that's always fun.

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Old 26th Jun 2011, 02:19 PM   #5
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Nope I live to far way from Chicago which is the nearest major city.
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Old 26th Jun 2011, 02:21 PM   #6
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I'm not that out yet. Maybe next year....
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Old 26th Jun 2011, 03:33 PM   #7
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I went to a pride festival in a city nearby yesterday in Augusta, GA. It was it's second annual Pride. It was my first one ever! I had a whole lot of fun volunteering with HRC and seeing the sights and sounds of Pride.

I am really excited for the upcoming Prides i will be attending in the upcoming months. The next one is in my town of Athens, GA. It will be our 1st one ever and i can't wait...it's going to be Sept 23-25. And the last one i'll be attending is in Atlanta on Oct. 8-9 and it's going to be huge! I saw that last yr they had over 300,000 attend...so i will definitely be bringing friends along and trying live it up in the Gay Capital of the South...LOL!
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Old 26th Jun 2011, 05:40 PM   #8
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I've gone to Melbourne Pride for the last four years. First time was amazing. Fourth time was getting a bit old, although that probably has something to do with the fact that I was working and not just there to have fun.
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Old 26th Jun 2011, 05:41 PM   #9
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Ours got moved to September or something like that.
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Old 26th Jun 2011, 06:14 PM   #10
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My area's Pride was yesterday and I went and marched with my university campus GSA, and hung out with people. It was my first Pride and it was a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to going again next year, I hope.
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Old 26th Jun 2011, 06:53 PM   #11
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I did not go to Seattles pride festival even though they flew the rainbow flag in all. I didnt have a ride, I mean I did, but I was too afraid to ask the person again last night. Going to one is not a step I am able to take yet..
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So Pride ended up being a lot of fun! I got sunburned though - you can see the outline of my sunglasses. B) = my permanent facial expression now
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Old 26th Jun 2011, 07:34 PM   #13
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I went to San Francisco Pride today! I was going to meet up with a friend, but she ended up being unable to go, so I was by myself the whole time. I took a lot of pictures, and bought a shirt with the phrase "Other Team" written like a baseball team logo.

One thing I noticed is that a lot of people climb things to see the parade. A lot of people will hold on to lightposts, stand on garbage cans, sit on the roof of a bus stop, or climb trees. There were even half a dozen people sitting on the porter potties!
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