You could come and go as you please so you can attend a part of it on your own and a part of it with friends. “ I think attending Pride alone is a great way to make new friends and many people in the LGBTQ+ community are very accepting ,” says Dunne. Just like any other parade, you can attend a Pride event alone. You do not need to be “out” or disclose your gender identity to celebrate Pride. It’s so important to recognize that at the end of the day, Pride is about equality and for the LGBTQ+ experience to be normalized,” says DeNicola. All that’s asked by the LGBTQ+ community is that if you are not a part of the community, please be respectful of it - it’s a great opportunity to show your allyship. “ Anyone of any identity can attend a Pride event. next month, check out their new Pride Month podcast episodes on LGBTQ+ representation in media as well as one discussing how “there’s no one way to look gay.”) Read on below: Do I have to identify as LGBTQ+to attend? For advice on how to prepare, we enlisted the help of Tiana DeNicola and Sophie Dunne, co-founders of Shifting Her Experience, a digital platform and podcast that explores LGBTQ+ issues and topics like gender stereotypes, feminism, and sexuality. If you’ve never been to a Pride march, you might be wondering what to expect.
Courtesy Kelly MiyarĪfter converting into mainly virtual programs in 2020, excitement is buzzing for pride parades to return to in-person this year.