We went after we got off work so we didn't get there till about 4 pm and missed the parade completely, but it didn't matter, it was still awesome! I've never felt so comfortable around so many people before!
There were dozens of booths for groups, information, and lots of cool stuff to buy! There was bouncy houses, a climbing wall, and other games for kids and families along with food stands and face painting. People were walking around in fun clothes with friends or in couples, some even brought their dogs! Everyone was just super nice and friendly.
I took a few pictures, got some pamphlets, just observed people (in a non-creepy way I promise!), got a free Harvey Milk button =D, and signed some petitions. (I love signing petitions for stuff I care about!) I didn't take a ton of pictures because I was still very nervous even if I was having a great time, but I posted a few below that I took and there is more on our Facebook page if you want to stop by! (https://www.facebook.com/WallysGayWorld)
I also splurged a little and got a new ring that says EQUALITY =, a cool leather bracelet with a wooden turtle on it to match the one my bestie got, a new rainbow flag water bottle, and TWO new stickers for my car!!
Overall it was an AMAZING afternoon! I felt so welcome and so comfortable.No one looked at my antics (talking super fast and being overly happy - happens when I'm excited and nervous at the same time lol) and made me feel like I was just weird. I felt completely at home at my first LGBT event. I'm so sad that Pride is only once a year!
The amazing group that put Pride together is called OutSpokane. Here are the links to their website and Facebook page =) If you stop by their page, let them know where you heard about them <3
http://outspokane.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OutSpokane
My Two New Car Stickers!
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