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In reply to the discussion: going to my first pride event. [View all]

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9. My first event was in NYC in 2019 were I lived for a year. I dressed up in a rainbow of colors
Sun Jun 4, 2023, 05:08 PM
Jun 2023

and found a wild and festive headband with stars and such bouncing off of it. The parade route was a couple blocks from our apartment. Husband and I arrived in just in time to see the cutest chihuahua decked out in a tutu and the Mayor at the time walking by. The street corner we were at was bubbling with joy, smiles and laughter. Husband went back to the apartment and I walked a few more blocks away from the parade to get takeout from Beyond Sushi. There was what appeared to be a homeless woman near the entrance to the restaurant. As I neared she asked if I was a lesbian and I answered no, but I wanted to support Gay Pride. She asked me why, and I said everyone should be able to safely and happily love whoever they love. I asked if she would like a meal and she said yes. On the way out I handed her a meal and she said thanks and added I never thought of it that way before. It was a wonderful day.

Enjoy your Pride outing! And glad your ❤️ is calm and collected!

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