Pride - need advice!

[Treem]

I've been asked by a friend if I want to go to pride at the weekend (hes asked a few people in our group of friends so not just me). Should I go? I feel a bit of a fraud because I'm straight and although I have a couple of gay friends I'm not exactly involved in the gay community. Also would take my family along- will it be suitable for kids? Friend says it is but he also tried to convince me to take my kids to glasto (which I know has kid friendly areas but I don't think he had thought though how it might affect our festival experience )

DH and I went with DD when she was a baby, only for the reason we lived in manchester n wanted a day out lol. Lots of straight couples, I dont think anyone was the least bothered.

Of course you can go celebrate Pride if your straight. It’s just a celebration of equality and diversity. Your children could go too but I would say similar to any other carnival type day in do what’s best for you. If you want to take them then do but if you have childcare and want a child free fun day do that too.

No problem in going to Pride as a straight person, I've been in the parade itself and am straight. It's a really friendly day and children are most welcome.

We're going - a friend's son is performing on the comedy stage and we're going along to watch him.

Can you get some sparkly face paints? For you as much as the children!

Thanks everyone, that's good to know! I was just imagining getting 'why are they here' looks. I imagine an event which celebrates diversity and equality is exactly the kind of thing I want my kids to attend. Just not if its particularly boozy or rowdy!

You know, I think I have some glitter tattoos left over from a festival. I'm on the case!

Just don't let the kids near the men dressed as dogs. You'll spot them being petted by the police and sporting erections near children.

It’s not what it was. It’s become very male.

And wasnt pride month July? This has been going on since June!

Men dressed as dogs with erections! Wow. Maybe not so family friendly. No babysitter so if we go the kids go!

We've been to two this year -once with my Guides (stumbled on it accidentally and they were keen to join in), the other our local Pride this weekend with my oldest dd.

Both were very family friendly events & I didn't notice any untoward behaviour at either. Go for it @Treem, the kids will enjoy it as much as you will imo :)

Go. Plenty of straight people go to show their support.

Support was needed 30 - hell even 15 - years ago. It’s just a male-biased parade these days. Well past it’s prime.