LGBT Rights Activists Demand to Know Why Straight Pride Parade Doesn't Feature More Floats

For years, members of the LGBTQ+ community have celebrated Pride Month with colorful parades and events that are a testament to the strength and resilience of their community. And while these events have become increasingly inclusive and diverse in recent years, there are still some who feel left out. Specifically, some straight people have been demanding their own Pride celebrations, leading to the creation of Straight Pride events in various parts of the country.

But as the Straight Pride movement gains momentum, some LGBT rights activists are asking an important question: if there's going to be a Straight Pride parade, why can't it be more fabulous?

"It's not that we have a problem with straight people celebrating their pride," said Jeremy Taylor, a spokesperson for the National LGBTQ Task Force. "But if you're going to have a parade, why not go all out? Where are the floats? The drag queens? The giant rainbow flags?"

Indeed, the lack of spectacle at Straight Pride events has been a point of contention for many in the LGBTQ+ community. Whereas Pride parades are known for their elaborate floats, dazzling costumes, and lively music, Straight Pride events tend to be more low-key affairs. In fact, the Straight Pride Parade held in Boston last year consisted of a handful of people walking down the street with a banner.

To some, this seems like a missed opportunity.

"Look, if you're going to have a parade, you should do it right," said Mark Stevens, a longtime activist in the LGBTQ+ community. "I'm not saying that Straight Pride should be exactly like Pride, but it would be nice if they put a little effort into it. Maybe some glitter, some confetti, a marching band...something."

Stevens is not alone in his thinking. A petition on Change.org demanding that Straight Pride events be more flamboyant has garnered thousands of signatures, and social media has been abuzz with memes and jokes about the lackluster nature of these events.

Of course, not everyone is on board with the idea of making Straight Pride more extravagant. Some straight people have accused LGBT rights activists of being hypocritical, arguing that Pride events are already too over-the-top and that Straight Pride is a chance for them to celebrate their own identity without being judged.

But for those in the LGBTQ+ community who are pushing for a more fabulous Straight Pride, it's not about exclusion or judgment—it's about making sure that everyone gets to have a good time.

"At the end of the day, we're all just people who want to celebrate who we are," said Taylor. "And if Straight Pride can bring some joy and happiness to people's lives, then that's great. But if you're going to do it, you might as well do it right."

In the end, whether Straight Pride events become more fabulous remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: the demand for more floats, more glitter, and more rainbow flags is only going to grow louder. And as the Straight Pride movement continues to evolve, it's possible that we may see some truly spectacular celebrations in the years to come.