LGBT Pride events

[welshcake]

i am also going to my first one in Cardiff like Martin
I'm going because it always looks fun and some decent people on stage for this one in Cardiff which should also be funs
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[_HeyyItsHannah_]

I've never been! I feel like I should though. I didn't even know they had those!

[Brad]

I've never been! I feel like I should though. I didn't even know they had those!

You definitely should consider it. Even if you're no LGBT but a supporter. It's really powerful and a good way to show your support.

[Samantha]

I've never been to one, it's one of those things I would think isn't for me and I don't really see the point in them, but I can't really make that assumption unless I've been to one. However, having said that, the concept does seem interesting so I wouldn't be opposed to going to one to see what it's like.

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[buttons]

difficult for me to explain but... like Dan says, i don't want to 'celebrate' my sexuality or partake in something that's just dancing and celebrating as that can create stereotypes, i don't think sexuality should be the defining factor of who a person is and i would rather show that LGBT+ people are more than dancing queens! although have to admit, ive never been to any but if there were people there dressed casual, in suits, feminine, masculine, all the ways that show LGBT+ aren't their stereotypes and discussing serious concerns surrounding discrimination, then that would be fab?

i think for myself as well, im bisexual but to the public eye im assumed straight - not out to much people and only had male relationships and even if ive kissed females in public people still think im straight cause all girls are attention seeking init - so i dont experience much harassment/judgement DIRECTLY on my sexuality and therefore don't feel the need to seek people who know how i feel. so for ex i would join prides/groups for people with social anxiety as it has directly impacted on my life,so i do understand why LGBT+ might be attracted to large gatherings like that where they can finally feel they fit in.

i don't think gay pride is about 'being proud to be gay', i think it's more about being proud to be yourself,despite people disliking it and wanting to change you? and i don't think that's a bad thing!

[dbgtz]

Not overly fussed about pride, doesn't affect me at the end of the day so I don't care. I do have to ask though for anyone who argued this point, what exactly is it promoting awareness of? I went to go see if I could find any of the charities but found absolutely nothing.

I went to my first pride weekend in Manchester last year and I'm hoping to do the same this year too!

@Lewis; Among the celebrations there's also a serious aspect that focuses on issues still present within the LGBT community. Although there's an obvious flamboyancy that comes alongside the event, it's a time for people of all races, sexualities and genders to have a good time and embrace one another whilst also spreading awareness and money for charities that need it most. If it weren't for events like these, attitudes may not have progressed as they have done today. In terms of pride, any attention is good attention

Equally if it weren't for events like these then attitudes may have "progressed" better. Though I'm going to suggest that neither of these points are correct and the event simply exists because of a general change of attitude. Personally I feel if everyone stopped focusing on such differences to begin with then life would be far smoother for everyone.

[Brad]

Not overly fussed about pride, doesn't affect me at the end of the day so I don't care. I do have to ask though for anyone who argued this point, what exactly is it promoting awareness of? I went to go see if I could find any of the charities but found absolutely nothing.

I know for the pride Kingston (A city where I go to my events usually) they focus on charities such as HARS (Which is an organization and clinic out of Kingston for AIDS/HIV patients. Link: http://www.southeasthealthline.ca/di....aspx?id=72256 )
Some times it's harder to find "official" charities that are directly linked to pride events, because sometimes they are not publicized unless you are at the event. Though don't mark that as true all around because it is only true for my case (if that makes sense)