![]() ![]() 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:
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