Covid-19 can't stop Pride!
So are we ready?
So are we ready?
Rainbow flag, check.
Rainbow bling, check.
But that photo doesn't really do justice to
my rhinestone rainbow ball cap,
so here's a better shot, LOL --
Every Pride Parade needs music
with a loud, driving dance beat,
so turn up the volume and let this
so turn up the volume and let this
video mix play while you're
scrolling through the Parade!
Okay, we're all set now!
Let's get this
Parade going!
First up, a beautiful
rainbow scarf handcrafted by
anne marie in philly of
David of The Adventures of Travel Penguin
is here with a great photo he took at the
March on Washington for Marriage Equality --
This wonderful rainbow art stone is from
brewella deville of Fort Kickass --
Next up, Shirley of BootsandBraids
is here in full rainbow mode!
And Cat with all her colourful
stripes on display too!
Peace, baby!
Liz of Finding life hard? has brought along
all her rainbow flowers plus a great sign --
Jackiesue of Yellowdog Granny is next
with her artist friend Michael
and his outstanding rainbow art . . .
. . . plus Michael's rainbow vase collection!
Hold on to your wigs, girls!
Yes, it's Mistress Maddie
in her rainbow drag finery!
And the Mistress has a special
greeting for you all --
"I'm not ladylike, nor am I manly.
I am something else altogether.
There were so many different
ways to be beautiful."
Happy Pride to all! Cheers!
Give a big cheer for the
out 'n proud pets of
out 'n proud pets of
Frank from Reluctant Rebel blog . . .
. . . plus Frank himself in a striking rainbow fedora!
And here's Frank's husband Leon in a few
Pride Parade shots from years gone by --
Next, a parade participant from our
hidden historical past has been brought
by Jim of Road to Parnassus!
In 1938 at the University of Kansas, Miss Erlene Hale
was voted "Perfect Male" by her "co-ed" peers
(i.e. other women students) in the annual
"Puff Pants Prom" to which no men were admitted.
The handsome Miss Hale lived all her life in Kansas
and [*wink*] never married.
[Photo © Acme Newspictures, 1938]
Say, who's this hopping along
the parade route?
It's Tundra Bunny and she says:
"EVERY BUNNY LOVES A PARADE!!"
The very colourful Anne of The Gods Are Bored
is a seasoned marcher, protester and mummer!
Now she's gracing our Pride Parade too --
Linda of Yéyé Dolls is celebrating with her
exuberant "Rainbow Dress Fashionista Barbie" --
But alas, all good things
must come to an end.
Our Pride Parade concludes
must come to an end.
Our Pride Parade concludes
with a wonderful new painting created
by Stacy of Magic Love Crow, entitled:
"Beautiful, YOU Are" --
Sincere thanks to
everyone who participated!
I appreciate the time
and effort you took to
make this Virtual Pride
Parade a success!
Happy Pride, Everybody!
Happy Pride! Loved seeing everyone's contributions!
ReplyDeleteHopefully I'll be able to participate next year (or if you have any other virtual events coming up, that would be awesome too. as a new follower I totally missed the memo)
Hello Debra, What a great post--I can feel the love and pride in every entry. A big thank you to all the participants.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Happy Pride!
ReplyDeleteLove all the photos! The spirit of pride lives on, pandemic or not!
XOXO
Happy Pride
ReplyDeletewell done!!!
ReplyDeleteWhere to begin... All heartwarming and joyful contributions. Thanks to you and everyone. And, wow, some inspiring artists, too: Magic Love Crow, artist friend Michael, brewella deville, anne marie. And Mistress Maddie with another mouthful [of flowers]. Oh, and YOUR rhinestone rainbow ball cap!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE liz's sweater, michael's rainbow vases, the mistress, frank's doggies, the bunnies, and barbie.
ReplyDeleteI knit the rainbow scarf for my friend sassybear in NY.
TYVM, debra, for a great parade! LOVE IS LOVE!
As usual, I made a note and then the days got away from me.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos!
I forgot about this along with a t-shirt I have that would have fit in. Oh well, maybe next year.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic Pride Parade! Love each and every photo. Well done to everyone that took part!
ReplyDeleteThat last piece is incredible! Love the music too. It makes the legs and arms move in happy ways.
ReplyDeleteGreat Parade! And a nice diversion from a busy news day. You do a superb blog...always something for both the eyes and the spirit. Happy Pride Debra!
ReplyDeleteGreat Fun, thank you for inviting us all along for the parade!
ReplyDeleteWow what a super parade - glad to see all the interesting submissions.
ReplyDeleteThis was so much fun for me. I was bee-bopping down the entire parade. SO many wonderful people contributed!!
ReplyDeleteLove your rhinestone rainbow ball cap.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best parades ever!!!
ReplyDeleteSomeone took the time to paint that little stone, carry it up a hill, and hide it in an out of the way spot for someone else (me) to find. I found it one day when I was feeling pretty low, and it made me so happy. I like to think that by finding it, I made a wish come true for the person who went to the trouble to leave it there. Now I've left it for you all, and the next time I climb a hill, I'll hide it for someone else to find and hopefully cheer them up on a day when they're feeling blue. Happy Pride 2020, Debra.
ReplyDeleteOh this is an excellent parade. I am so sorry that I totally forgot about it being today. I celebrate with you and all the wonderful gay people. Especially my grandson and his partner. Spread the love.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous way of bringing us together in Pride! Most exciting blog post I've seen in a very long time.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the PRIDE Parade. It gives me energy of the best kind.
I especially love me some Mistress!
Thank you, Debra.
Encore.
So fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHappy Pride.
ReplyDeleteVirtual parades are neat. But hopefully next year the parades will be real
I love this so much
ReplyDeleteWhat a great parade, Deb! (cue applause) And kudos to Mistress Maddie for making rubber gloves look glamourous!
ReplyDeleteHappy Translesbigayapalooza to all!
Happy Pride!
ReplyDeleteLove you all.
ReplyDeleteOh how FABULOUS everybody is!!!!!! Now if I could wear Liz's sweater and the Mistress's huge up do with flowers I'd be all set.
ReplyDeletefun to see everyone so happy and i saw Stacy's art at her page. It's wonderful! i enjoyed reading your post.
ReplyDeletewow that was truly fun dear Debra :)))
ReplyDeletei loved rain as child and i still do
never saw such rainbow flood ,so AMAZING :)
thank you for fun and amusement and for links
it was nice to know your friends
more blessings !
Wonderful parade! Fabulous colours and people!
ReplyDeleteI loved this post it made me smile the entire time looking at it and to end it with Stacy's work was BRILLIANT!
ReplyDeleteI love prades and your on line prade no one rain on it
ReplyDeleteSweet Mary Mother of Pearl....am I ever late to this party! Im still in Ptown...but wanted to see the parade!!!!!! This was such a fun thing to do Debs...thanks a bunch for hosting such a fun and dazzling pride! Great job everyone!
ReplyDelete@Linda Thank you Linda! Being in Ptown, the flowers are also scented...figured it would be a good way to keep the virus and fish smells away!!!!!
ReplyDelete@Tundra Bunny...they sure have gotten me the looks when out, I'll say that. Yes, I have worn them out to store and such and gotten giggles. Debs will vouch for me I'm nuts.
These were all amazing! That rainbow vase collection is awesome.
ReplyDeleteGood job everyone..A very special parade..Love the crow painting..Benni and Gilbert are all set...Perfect vases..Fort kicks??Never saw that on the map..Love your cap...Enjoyed the parade...thanks for all your work!!!
ReplyDeleteThat was a great parade and I enjoyed every minute! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThat was some great fun!!!!!! I saw Mistress Maddie had a link and I ended up here...I must follow....and I need that ball cap.
ReplyDeleteI really liked all the contributions, so much craftiness and fun and hope put together. And I love, love, love the blooming mask and the stunningly rainbowy crow.
ReplyDeletePride shan't be denied!
A great collection!
ReplyDeleteWhat marvelous photos all ! Thank you for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm late for the parade, Debra! But better late than never. I enjoyed seeing every participant! I have to give a special shout out to Stacy and her gorgeous crow. She is so talented.
ReplyDeleteDeb!!!!! Great parade! I forgot to comment, after I posted on my blog! Sorry! I love the picture of you and your hat! So cute! Great music!! I think the rainbow scarf is so pretty! Really enjoyed all the pictures and how everyone participated!! So much fun! Thanks Deb!!! Happy Pride!
ReplyDeleteI am ready for next year's parades with a "Mama Orgullosa" t-shirt in rainbow letters!
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