As a BI CURIOUS Mum of 2 in a heterosexual and happy marriage, I love Pride. Our city event is kiddo friendly and fun and yes I absolutely would take my kids to see the march. My eldest doesn't want to (fine) but if and when he chose to in the future is also fine.
It's not about celebrating "gayness", but about acceptance that we are lucky enough in this country to have the choice who we fall in love with. In several countries, homosexuality is still illegal or at least not tolerated. I care not a jot if either of our kids ended up being gay/trans etc. I'd worry how hard life might be for them but they're our kids and when WE chose to have them, it wasn't on the condition that they would be straight!!
Sure there are parts of Pride NOT kid friendly and we do keep well away from those areas of questionable behaviour but on the whole it's not about that. You're as likely to get ill behaved drunks on our St Paddy's March as you are on Pride. Or St George's Day you get racist idiots. You get morons anywhere and surely parenting is gently explaining to your kids that yes, sometimes grown ups get silly/drink too much silly juice and make bad choices as a result! Then move on with life.
Pride events absolutely should be family friendly for the most part...those wanting "other elements" usually wait until the evening parties in our city. I took DS7 for 4 years and then he chose not to go. So DH takes him golfing or something instead. This year I may take DD2 but may not. I haven't planned anything yet but that's because we go away 2 days later and we'll be busy packing probably.
The Christian aspect of gay love, I struggle with. Christians want people to love one another yet remain steadfast that loving someone who happens to be the "wrong" sex is wrong?
So yes. To everyone else I'm a straight Mummy of 2 going for the "free festival" but those who know me - really know me - know why I go and if anyone judges me on what they see, so be it. I prefer to answer questions my kids will doubtless have, in an honest and non judgemental manner and keep communication open. And just hope we are raising tolerant kids with a healthy attitude towards love, relationships, themselves and others.