Are you taking your kids to pride events?

[Anonymous]

The main DC pride parade is relatively tame and corporate. Last year all the folks running for office had floats, as do churches, corporations, etc. I do not like going because it can get very crowded, hot, and difficult to find bathrooms. And when it ends, it is tough to get out because the roads etc. are all shut down.

[Anonymous]

I don't go anywhere with crowds as a rule, but if they were interested in going I'd take them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We're a lesbian family and will be taking our toddler to pride this year. Last year we walked along the staging area of the parade (the actual parade route was too crowded) and then took him to the family zone, which was on a playground. Plannign on doing the same this year. Biggest issue for me was the crowds with a cranky toddler. I'm also more concerned about it being shot up than any potentially inappropriate things he might see.

Same. Too many crazy Trumpers around. We are going, but I'm not going to say it doesn't worry me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I came for the snark and can't believe there is none.

In what universe is this appropriate for children?

Says someone who has never been to a Pride event. Most are family friendly.

I supposed you want a POTUS that likes to "grab them by the pu$$y"

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve normally attended pride events in Atlanta before kids. These were borderline raunchy - if you are similar to my age — pride in Atlanta was borderline freaknik for the black lgbtq community. Not particularly kid friendly. Lots of skin exposure, pda, etc. I was only there for the glitter and feather boas! Having not been in Dc for pride - have any of you attended and is it appropriate to bring your kids?

Never seen one that was kid friendly, which is unsurprising because pride month is fundamentally about sex. It's like Oktoberfest stuff. That's fundamentally about drinking alcohol, also not kid-friendly.

You are so wrong. All but maybe the night events are kid friendly.

[Anonymous]

No. Taking them to church instead.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The main DC pride parade is relatively tame and corporate. Last year all the folks running for office had floats, as do churches, corporations, etc. I do not like going because it can get very crowded, hot, and difficult to find bathrooms. And when it ends, it is tough to get out because the roads etc. are all shut down.

Don't forget schools. Many of the DC schools march in the pride parade.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. Taking them to church instead.

More chance of molestation at church than Pride.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. Taking them to church instead.

More chance of molestation at church than Pride.

More chance of salvation at church, too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am not. However my kids are early elementary school and have no interest in partners of any gender and dont discuss boyfriend/girlfriend stuff at all. If I had an inkling that my kids might be gay, or if they had friends that were, or if we had family that was, we would.

So, if someone does feel queer in July- they are just SOL for 11 months? I take my two 'straight' DS to events, it's also about being an ally and not looking like a fool later in life when presented with different types of folks.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. Taking them to church instead.

More chance of molestation at church than Pride.

More chance of salvation at church, too.

Yes, the invisible man in the sky is going to save me.

[Anonymous]

Of course! We don't like the DC parade (too corporate) but we'll attend a few smaller events.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve normally attended pride events in Atlanta before kids. These were borderline raunchy - if you are similar to my age — pride in Atlanta was borderline freaknik for the black lgbtq community. Not particularly kid friendly. Lots of skin exposure, pda, etc. I was only there for the glitter and feather boas! Having not been in Dc for pride - have any of you attended and is it appropriate to bring your kids?

Never seen one that was kid friendly, which is unsurprising because pride month is fundamentally about sex. It's like Oktoberfest stuff. That's fundamentally about drinking alcohol, also not kid-friendly.

You are so wrong. All but maybe the night events are kid friendly.

It's very location-dependent, but good for you that you have a tame event in your area you feel comfortable bringing your kids to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve normally attended pride events in Atlanta before kids. These were borderline raunchy - if you are similar to my age — pride in Atlanta was borderline freaknik for the black lgbtq community. Not particularly kid friendly. Lots of skin exposure, pda, etc. I was only there for the glitter and feather boas! Having not been in Dc for pride - have any of you attended and is it appropriate to bring your kids?

Never seen one that was kid friendly, which is unsurprising because pride month is fundamentally about sex. It's like Oktoberfest stuff. That's fundamentally about drinking alcohol, also not kid-friendly.

No it isn't. It is a celebration of German culture through beer, music, and food. Oktoberfest differs based on the venue and time of day, just like Pride events.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. Taking them to church instead.

More chance of molestation at church than Pride.

More chance of salvation at church, too.

I don't want anyone salivating over my kids.