It was uplifting to see so many different countries represented in the Pride Parade on Saturday in Washington D.C., including Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Nordic countries, Switzerland, and many others. It was a joyous celebration for folks of all ages, genders, and nationalities.
More than in previous years, I was struck by the family vibe that permeated the parade. Decades ago, many people tended to look at parades like this as freak shows and some members of the community really leaned into that rebel image. Now, it seems that there is greater understanding and acceptance of non-traditional sexual orientations and relationships and people feel freer to simply be themselves.
Love is love. Happy Pride Month.
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