MONTREAL's GAY PRIDE PARADE 2010, by TICKLEBEAR

WE REMAIN UNDAUNTED!!!

despite the uncertain weather,

the obvious lack of fundings,

(my special heartfelt thanks to STEPHEN HARPER AND HIS GOONS...

along with other political instances that came up short on the cash...),

and some other controversies,

the GAYS, LESBIANS, BISEXUALS and  TRANSGENDERED

walked on RENE-LEVESQUE boulevard yesterday afternoon,

proudly, colorfully, determined  to show to everyone

they are full-fledge citizens of this society we live in,

as individuals,

as families,

as workers investing as much as anybody else

into this country we love.

as i've distanced myself from the "scene"...

i don't know why the clubs weren't there,

but their absence was felt

as there was a bit less entertainment and eye candy...

but nonetheless,

those participants had the resolve to make this happen,

and montrealers and tourists showed up in large numbers to see it.

i was not overly impressed,

but as i said,

when the cash isn't there,

it's hard to give the best show in town.

it was still worth seeing,

if only for the principle.

we cannot afford to become invisible again,

as some would wish it.

we cannot afford to be silent either.

we must be heard,

we must be seen,

we must be recognized

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

as the saying goes:
WE'RE QUEER,

WE'RE HERE!

GET USED TO IT

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

while the parade may have lost some of its political edge,

it is still a nice event to attend,

and if i may say so,

a most needed one,

as it brings everyone together,

for a change...

look at the photo gallery and enjoy!!

BE PROUD, PEOPLE!!!

:)~

HUGZ