Well I did it! I attended my first Pride event today. not sure what i was expecting but it was nice. Rather mild I thought, no protests or anything like that. Its called Out in the Park. There were a lot of booths representing every area gay organization. There is support to start a Community Center in the area. I think that is a great idea! I went to the after party at the club I go to. It was packed!
While at the event I stopped by the MCC booth and picked up a bunch of information.
Well my first pride event went well, I was comfortable there. for me another way of expressing my sexuality. If people have a problem with that, well its there problem not mine. In fact that was said from the stage by the leader of the local drag community. she made the statement if you are here and have a problem with us its your problem not ours. We are here to be a community, we are part of the community, and in the community. In fact we are everywhere in the community!
Well i hope you had a good weekend and a good week ahead.
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I remember my first Pride event.... it was so uplifting, I felt a sense of community. Oh yeah and the eye candy was plentiful.
You go, bro.! Next year, for me. Yes. next year.
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