A Summer full of Pride
George Takai will be Icon Grand Marshal in the Los Angeles Pride parade Hit the road (or the skies) for some queer fun across the continent STEVEN LINDSEY | Contributing writer stevencraiglindsey@gmail.com As our city bursts to life under rainbow-hued flags in anticipation of a weekend of Dallas Pride festivities, I can’t help but look ahead to other LGBTQ celebrations.
When choosing summer vacation destinations, my husband and I often look at Pride calendars so we can maximize the gayness of our travels.
We’ve met some great people — and the occasional lifelong friend — during our out-of-town forays. Plus, we think it’s crucial to support the queer communities in cities that, like Dallas, have the unfortunate circumstances of being in red states with anti-LGBTQ laws and attitudes.
The more of us that show up, the harder it is to deny our existence. So, if you’re game for a last-minute trip or wish to plan something later this summer (or even next year), I’ve rounded up 14 June-September Pride events across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
