Anonymous wrote:I am a no vote. Based on the images I have seen from gay pride festivals, much of what is seen there should be rated (R) or worse.
I am no prude, but I would not allow my 16 YO to go.

+1 no

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Anonymous wrote:Just FYI, the parade was fun and there are always a ton of kids there — there was even a moon bounce for little ones. Sure your kid will see a fair share of men in speedos and women in bras, but they see far worse on the internet and tv, believe me. It's a beautiful show of solidarity and a day of fun. Now, would I let them hang out at JR's after? Uh, no.

Actually, no they don't. Because I don't let my kids who are of moon-bounce age watch that kind of TV or internet.

I think it's pretty obvious that the PP you are responding to was referring to the OP's 16-year old kid.

Anonymous wrote:Just FYI, the parade was fun and there are always a ton of kids there — there was even a moon bounce for little ones. Sure your kid will see a fair share of men in speedos and women in bras, but they see far worse on the internet and tv, believe me. It's a beautiful show of solidarity and a day of fun. Now, would I let them hang out at JR's after? Uh, no.

Actually, no they don't. Because I don't let my kids who are of moon-bounce age watch that kind of TV or internet.

I know OP already made this decision, but I'd totally let a 16 year old go. Basically, if I would let my teen go to any other downtown event alone, I'd let them go to Pride.

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Anonymous wrote:Just FYI, the parade was fun and there are always a ton of kids there — there was even a moon bounce for little ones. Sure your kid will see a fair share of men in speedos and women in bras, but they see far worse on the internet and tv, believe me. It's a beautiful show of solidarity and a day of fun. Now, would I let them hang out at JR's after? Uh, no.

Really, why are their woman in bras and men in speedos Honestly, I am curious.

They're walking for miles when it's a thousand fucking degrees out.

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Anonymous wrote:Just FYI, the parade was fun and there are always a ton of kids there — there was even a moon bounce for little ones. Sure your kid will see a fair share of men in speedos and women in bras, but they see far worse on the internet and tv, believe me. It's a beautiful show of solidarity and a day of fun. Now, would I let them hang out at JR's after? Uh, no.

Really, why are their woman in bras and men in speedos Honestly, I am curious.

It's 91 outside. Sports bras and speedos are cooler.

It's also what I see sometimes when I go walking in my townhome neighborhood, so not out of the ordinary in the DC area. Where I am from, you would be sexually harassed non-stop by everyone.

Anonymous wrote:Just FYI, the parade was fun and there are always a ton of kids there — there was even a moon bounce for little ones. Sure your kid will see a fair share of men in speedos and women in bras, but they see far worse on the internet and tv, believe me. It's a beautiful show of solidarity and a day of fun. Now, would I let them hang out at JR's after? Uh, no.

Really, why are their woman in bras and men in speedos Honestly, I am curious.

Anonymous wrote:It was today (Saturday).

The parade was on Saturday. The festival is today.

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Anonymous wrote:No - there are a lot of predatory gays there

Which is why the only instance of a teen being attacked at a gay pride parade I could find occurredwas non-sexual (a stabbing), occurred in Jerusalem, & was perpetuated by a religious fanatic, not a gay person.

But I once heard from next-door neighbors girlfriends hairdressers niece that something happened once somewhere next to where a gay pride festival was the month before!!! Surely there is a connection

It was the nephew! Get the story right!

Anonymous wrote:No - there are a lot of predatory gays there

Good God . . . we are doomed.

The festival is actually tomorrow. But now that we've been assimilated, most of the booths are for banks and realtors and welcoming churches and media companies. Not much scandal at the festival- more like a very targeted marketing flea market. The entertainers are on stages throughout. It's very tame especially in contrast to SF or NYC, though even they are sponsored by Budweiser or Citibank these days.

Just FYI, the parade was fun and there are always a ton of kids there — there was even a moon bounce for little ones. Sure your kid will see a fair share of men in speedos and women in bras, but they see far worse on the internet and tv, believe me. It's a beautiful show of solidarity and a day of fun. Now, would I let them hang out at JR's after? Uh, no.

It was today (Saturday).

You can't let him go. The gays are known for riots and violence, even if it was 49 years ago. I'm also fairly certain that they sacrifice children.

But seriously, there were tons of teens alone and families with small children at the parade today. If he can navigate a large crowd and the metro, he'll be fine.

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Anonymous wrote:No - there are a lot of predatory gays there

Which is why the only instance of a teen being attacked at a gay pride parade I could find occurredwas non-sexual (a stabbing), occurred in Jerusalem, & was perpetuated by a religious fanatic, not a gay person.

But I once heard from next-door neighbors girlfriends hairdressers niece that something happened once somewhere next to where a gay pride festival was the month before!!! Surely there is a connection

I'm sure there is some conservative asshole who is just searching the forms for the word "gay" to post such nonsense.