Celebrate Diversity

     Yesterday we went to the Pridefest parade to support the Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual-Transgender community.  Our daughter has attended with friends for a number of years to support other friends, and it sounded like a hoot.  It was.  There were thousands of people there and it is becoming a family event.  Basically, it was a big party with lots of people dancing, holding hands, and wearing rainbow colors, tutus, feather boas, etc. 
     The parade entrants included politicians (mayor, senators, congresspeople), large businesses, local restaurants, animal rescue organizations, and dozens of churches and church members all out to support diversity and the GLBT community.  There was also an ex-military contingent fired due to 'Don't ask, don't tell', as well as AIDS prevention groups. 
     There were a handful of protestors carrying placards, but even they were peaceful.  It was a great event and we hope to attend again.

   
I'm straight, not narrow.  (a teeshirt slogan)