<strong>Corporate pride.</strong> In recent years, as more companies have marched and sponsored floats at Pride, some parades can take on a party like feel. However, there are still LGBTQ activists marching in cities, large and small, for their rights and the rights of others. Here's a guide to key elements of a Pride parade.
Corporate pride. In recent years, as more companies have marched and sponsored floats at Pride, some parades can take on a party like feel. However, there are still LGBTQ activists marching in cities, large and small, for their rights and the rights of others. Here's a guide to key elements of a Pride parade.
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<strong>Dykes on Bikes.</strong> In San Francisco, New York and a number of other cities around the world, groups of women on motorcycles known as "Dykes on Bikes" lead the Pride parade each year. Here are other key parts of most large Pride parades.
Dykes on Bikes. In San Francisco, New York and a number of other cities around the world, groups of women on motorcycles known as "Dykes on Bikes" lead the Pride parade each year. Here are other key parts of most large Pride parades.
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<strong>Fighting against HIV/AIDS</strong>. ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) have often had a vocal presence at parades (including this one in Athens, Greece) to protest the high cost and lack of availability of HIV treatments, and to provide needed health care and hospice services.
Fighting against HIV/AIDS. ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) have often had a vocal presence at parades (including this one in Athens, Greece) to protest the high cost and lack of availability of HIV treatments, and to provide needed health care and hospice services.
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<strong>Drag is a political statement.</strong> Drag has been a critical component of the movement for LGBTQ equality in the United States since the very start, when drag queens and transgender women in San Francisco and New York fought back against police brutality.
Drag is a political statement. Drag has been a critical component of the movement for LGBTQ equality in the United States since the very start, when drag queens and transgender women in San Francisco and New York fought back against police brutality.
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<strong>People of color.</strong> Whether it's Black, Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander and others organizing within majority white countries or people organizing in Africa, Asia, Latin America and elsewhere, people of color are coming out all over the world. People are celebrating at Pride festivities in Durban, South Africa.
People of color. Whether it's Black, Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander and others organizing within majority white countries or people organizing in Africa, Asia, Latin America and elsewhere, people of color are coming out all over the world. People are celebrating at Pride festivities in Durban, South Africa.
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<strong>Trans proud. </strong>As children come out younger and younger as members of the transgender community, which means they have a gender identity that's different than the sex they were assigned at birth.
Trans proud. As children come out younger and younger as members of the transgender community, which means they have a gender identity that's different than the sex they were assigned at birth.
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<strong>Bisexuals welcome. </strong>Although the first North American Pride march was organized by a bisexual woman, Brenda Howard, bisexuals have a long history of facing discrimination within the broader community. They are increasingly standing up for their rights, as shown at this Auckland, New Zealand parade.
Bisexuals welcome. Although the first North American Pride march was organized by a bisexual woman, Brenda Howard, bisexuals have a long history of facing discrimination within the broader community. They are increasingly standing up for their rights, as shown at this Auckland, New Zealand parade.
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<strong>Fighting for more than pride. </strong>Parkland High School shooting survivor and anti-gun violence activist Emma Gonzalez spoke at the 2018 New York City Pride March.
Fighting for more than pride. Parkland High School shooting survivor and anti-gun violence activist Emma Gonzalez spoke at the 2018 New York City Pride March.
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<strong>Pro-gay religious activists. </strong>While much of the opposition to same-sex marriage came from religious groups, many religious institutions have also embraced the LGBTQ community and joined the movement for equality, including this group at Taipei's Gay Pride parade.
Pro-gay religious activists. While much of the opposition to same-sex marriage came from religious groups, many religious institutions have also embraced the LGBTQ community and joined the movement for equality, including this group at Taipei's Gay Pride parade.
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<strong>Children welcome.</strong> Increasingly the children of LGBTQ parents, as well as the children of straight allies, attend the parents. Some parents with LGBTQ children have been marching in parades for decades, as members of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), which was founded in the 1970s.
Children welcome. Increasingly the children of LGBTQ parents, as well as the children of straight allies, attend the parents. Some parents with LGBTQ children have been marching in parades for decades, as members of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), which was founded in the 1970s.
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