MONTREAL HAS ITS PRIDE, ITS GAY PRIDE !!!

the weather was nice

& the crowd anxiously waited

for things to start.

the parade this year

was under the theme of the circus,

& some really took it to heart.

it was a lively, noisy & colorful parade;

with its clowns & acrobats,

a bit of leather,

a bit of glam,

& a whole lot of energy.

it was a great parade,

like we hadn't seen for a while now...

nothing too shocking happened,

but issues about family, health & human rights

were raised.

we also saw some lambda groups,

as well as some retiree group.

talk about contrast!!

but we can't ignore the fact

that everyone deals with his/her homosexuality

at any age.

also,

the presence of some ethnic groups

reflecting the true diversity of montreal

was heartwarming.

community groups & local businesses

did their best to put on a good show,

some having more means than others,

but it was all done with heart.

best floats are the "circus sky"

& "mado's circus".

the best hat goes to "madame simone",

with that reptily-thing on her head.

very circus lady, my dear!!

:D~

the "studbar" didn't have a spectacular float,

just a structure,

but the acrobatics done there were most enjoyable to watch.

wasn't that mario going up & down???

:)~

best business award goes to TD bank,

not because it was spectacular,

but the crew was having a good time

& it was contagious.

worst business award goes to?

it's a tie,

between "vitamin waters" & "guru",

for showing up with their promotional trucks,

but lacking any sense of marketing:
couldn't they have distributed some samples of their products??

the refreshments would have been welcomed

& it might have introduce their brand

to new customers,

& showed some spirit too...

sorry guys!!

you missed on that one.

best swimsuit/underwear award goes to:
the guys on the "parking" float.

a really sexy bunch over there.

the parade ended on a sour note though...

the "stockbar" float...

the concept was pretty nice,

but just like last year,

the dancers wouldn't really acknowledge the crowd,

& didn't perform any form of entertainment,

just standing there,

talking among themselves.

(again, just like last year.)

i saw only one who tried,

but he looked pretty lonely there.

i guess these guys are only good for one thing:

bouncing their dick left & right when you throw money at them.

don't think guys

that because of your look,

that's all it takes.

:(~

so "stockbar",

you get the award for the worst show,

or should i say no-show??

totally boring...

:(~

but that aside,

a most enjoyable afternoon,

watching a parade

that was mostly entertaining,

minus a few things.

congrats to all participants & sponsors!!

good show!!

& see you all next year!!

(except the "stockbar" guys...)

:D~

HUGZ