As a Bi woman who has a lesbian daughter, I do not see the problem (In reference to some of the comments on here.). My kids grew up knowing that I am bi. My other 5 children are straight. A 5 year old may notice some things and may ask questions, but their attention span isn't long enough (especially at a parade or a festival) for them to have time to dwell on any one thing. OP, I think they would enjoy it. I liked the suggestion that you watch from a nearby park because it is easier for the adult. Have fun if you go!

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Anonymous wrote:I take my child every year. We live in the neighborhood. Many DC Schools have contingents marching, as do churches, most council members, a lot of embassies, and quite a few corporations. The kids get a lot of candy, beads, and mini frisbees. There are some leather clad groups, but my kid sort of just takes that in stride. The mood is very friendly.

It’s not for kids. I feel sorry for kids exposed to some of that crap.

+1
Never too early to indoctrinate the kiddos.

Exactly. I’ve been indoctrinating my child that love is love is love since she was born. Also, brainwashing her on kindness to all. I’m just terrible that way.

I wish people could stay on topic. The OP did not start out asking whether or not you'll read My Two Mommies with your *little* kid or put a rainbow flag outside your door. It was about whether you'll take them to an event that might have adult genitalia and adult sexual themes.

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Anonymous wrote:I take my child every year. We live in the neighborhood. Many DC Schools have contingents marching, as do churches, most council members, a lot of embassies, and quite a few corporations. The kids get a lot of candy, beads, and mini frisbees. There are some leather clad groups, but my kid sort of just takes that in stride. The mood is very friendly.

It’s not for kids. I feel sorry for kids exposed to some of that crap.

The favorite year for my daughter was when she was 4 and super into princesses, she loved the drag queens.

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Anonymous wrote:I take my child every year. We live in the neighborhood. Many DC Schools have contingents marching, as do churches, most council members, a lot of embassies, and quite a few corporations. The kids get a lot of candy, beads, and mini frisbees. There are some leather clad groups, but my kid sort of just takes that in stride. The mood is very friendly.

It’s not for kids. I feel sorry for kids exposed to some of that crap.

+1
Never too early to indoctrinate the kiddos.

Exactly. I’ve been indoctrinating my child that love is love is love since she was born. Also, brainwashing her on kindness to all. I’m just terrible that way.

Anonymous wrote:I’m waiting another year. Ours is still potty training and the logistics plus heat are a bit overwhelming. I look forward to bringing her in the future.

Happy Pride!!!

I would love to take my kids but a 2 and 4 year old by myself with no bathrooms makes me nervous. I can’t wait to take them!

I’m waiting another year. Ours is still potty training and the logistics plus heat are a bit overwhelming. I look forward to bringing her in the future.

Happy Pride!!!

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Anonymous wrote:I take my child every year. We live in the neighborhood. Many DC Schools have contingents marching, as do churches, most council members, a lot of embassies, and quite a few corporations. The kids get a lot of candy, beads, and mini frisbees. There are some leather clad groups, but my kid sort of just takes that in stride. The mood is very friendly.

It’s not for kids. I feel sorry for kids exposed to some of that crap.

For similar reasons, I don't let my kids walk by AEI or Heritage. Could be scarred for life by the hate oozing out.

We took our kids every year (ages 0-7) until recently when we moved out of DC proper. It was always fun. Parade gives them lots to see, participants were always very kind to them (coming over to give them high fives). And never too early to teach your kids the importance of celebrating diversity and tolerance.

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Anonymous wrote:I take my child every year. We live in the neighborhood. Many DC Schools have contingents marching, as do churches, most council members, a lot of embassies, and quite a few corporations. The kids get a lot of candy, beads, and mini frisbees. There are some leather clad groups, but my kid sort of just takes that in stride. The mood is very friendly.

It’s not for kids. I feel sorry for kids exposed to some of that crap.

For similar reasons, I don't let my kids walk by AEI or Heritage. Could be scarred for life by the hate oozing out.

Anonymous wrote:Absolutely no need for a child to see assless chaps, topless women, and people in collars being led on a leash. Gross and inappropriate.

+1

Absolutely no need for a child to see assless chaps, topless women, and people in collars being led on a leash. Gross and inappropriate.

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Anonymous wrote:I take my child every year. We live in the neighborhood. Many DC Schools have contingents marching, as do churches, most council members, a lot of embassies, and quite a few corporations. The kids get a lot of candy, beads, and mini frisbees. There are some leather clad groups, but my kid sort of just takes that in stride. The mood is very friendly.

It’s not for kids. I feel sorry for kids exposed to some of that crap.

+1
Never too early to indoctrinate the kiddos.

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Anonymous wrote:I take my child every year. We live in the neighborhood. Many DC Schools have contingents marching, as do churches, most council members, a lot of embassies, and quite a few corporations. The kids get a lot of candy, beads, and mini frisbees. There are some leather clad groups, but my kid sort of just takes that in stride. The mood is very friendly.

It’s not for kids. I feel sorry for kids exposed to some of that crap.

For similar reasons, I don't let my kids walk by AEI or Heritage. Could be scarred for life by the hate oozing out.

Main problem with bringing kids to Pride is that it is LOUD.

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Anonymous wrote:I take my child every year. We live in the neighborhood. Many DC Schools have contingents marching, as do churches, most council members, a lot of embassies, and quite a few corporations. The kids get a lot of candy, beads, and mini frisbees. There are some leather clad groups, but my kid sort of just takes that in stride. The mood is very friendly.

It’s not for kids. I feel sorry for kids exposed to some of that crap.

My kid seems fine. Seriously, the violent tv I saw as a kid in the 70s was developmentally inappropriate. The Pride Parade has the British ambassador handing out beads and a Frito-Lay truck.

Anonymous wrote:I take my child every year. We live in the neighborhood. Many DC Schools have contingents marching, as do churches, most council members, a lot of embassies, and quite a few corporations. The kids get a lot of candy, beads, and mini frisbees. There are some leather clad groups, but my kid sort of just takes that in stride. The mood is very friendly.

+1. My kids also go every year and enjoy it. They are fine.