How doesn't like a parade? Well, for the most part, me. However, I could not pass up the opportunity to witness the DC Gay Pride. I was fully expecting to see what these sorts of events are known for: hot guys, drag queens, Lady Gaga music, and a whole mess of inappropriate displays that would probably be illegal any other day of the year. That all occurred.
However, the begin of the parade began much differently. For the first 45 minutes, there were a flurry of politicians marching. Now, I have participated in a few parades in my life with politicians, but this experience was a little different. Why? Because as parades should be, this was truly a celebration that these politicians actually deserved to be in.
Most politicians who march in parades are doing it just for visibility. Period. And these local DC politicians were doing the same thing, but they also stepped up and delivered marriage to the LGBT community. I honestly believe for most of these DC councilmen and women they were enjoying the celebration first and campaigning second.
It's a breathe of fresh air since I sometimes feel that the National Democratic party uses the LGBT community for votes. But these officials actually delivered, and it was nice to see them with the shirtless guys and drag queens.
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