Provo's First LGBT Pride Event

[BabyPeterzz]

...... I'm not sure how successful this is going to be..........

Maybe it might actually hurt the pro gay marriage agenda.

I'm guessing that if one really wanted to show their gay pride they would focus their attention on education, tolerance, and how "normal" homosexuals can be. You're not going to win this one by "pushing around" the pretty darn stubborn majority which all frequent the same religion. You just won't. And "sticking their noses" in it will actually turn off many Provians to the progress which has been made in recent years. The efforts done by local homosexual writers (who are LDS) and BYU students has been huge in promoting tolerance and dispelling myths. I would say that many minds, which were previously closed and locked shut, are now open to the thought of state recognized gay marriage. If not marriage, then they are open to actually helping their homosexual neighbor rather than shunning them as you would perhaps an adulterer. Much of that could be undone by a bunch of guys air humping in speedos on center street barely a block away from the newest LDS temple in Utah.

It will not convince anyone that homosexuals are anything but a threat to an extremely conservative society which values modesty and traditional marriage. In fact, it will only strengthen the homosexual stereotype of being vulgar, immodest, and sexually deviant.

If anyone here wishes to participate in it... Please refrain from the traditional gay pride events which typically follow the recipe of Woodstock mixed with carnival. Rather than dressing and acting more extreme and profane to give "The Bird" to a conservative society, actually do something that demonstrates gay pride but also respects the culture of which you are trying to win over. Provo is a very unique place with an extremely conservative tradition and population. If you really want to display gay pride then work with the populace, not against.

No one gives a flying **** what Provo thinks about homosexuals or gay marriage.

Provo is no more unique than thousands of small towns all over the world. What's so unique about homogeny? Nothing.

This is an event for homosexuals and for others who want to celebrate acceptance and diversity. For those that don't want to be a part of it, whatever bro.

 

[The Thriller]

No one gives a flying **** what Provo thinks about homosexuals or gay marriage.

Provo is no more unique than thousands of small towns all over the world. What's so unique about homogeny? Nothing.

This is an event for homosexuals and for others who want to celebrate acceptance and diversity. For those that don't want to be a part of it, whatever bro.

 

[The Thriller]

I could be wrong but I think this event is more about unity and support from within than trying to convince Provo to support gay marriage. This is a chance for people who are gay to come out and feel support and find people in their same company. I think this event is going to be a lot busier than people think.

As far as the changing peoples minds and hoping that acting conservative just to convince people in Provo to vote for gay rights is a lost cause with them. Provo is the last place in America that is going to vote for gay marriage. Although in my opinion being against gay marriage is a lost cause. Gay marriage will happen its just a matter of time, since the majority of people under 30 support gay marriage. It is more a matter if you want to be on the side of it or fighting against a lost cause. I think this issue will be viewed in the future like women's rights or black rights, people will be shocked that groups opposed gay rights.

this is what the first post of this thread said:

Provo is having its first LGBT pride event. They are having a park celebration with events and booths followed by an after party at Madisons.

Next year they are planning on having a parade.

I think this is positive for Provo but I am curious to see how many people show up in support and if there is much community backlash.

https://www.provobuzz.com/provo-getti...ride-festival/

Park celebration and booths this year.

Parade next year.

Doing this:

and this:

and this:

near this:

Probably isn't going to help the progress of the LGBT community here in Utah County. And I know that even if you don't care about that, but many folks here do. For me, I want to have a kind and civil community. I don't see how a bunch of dudes in speedos air humping or guys wearing missionary tags (clearly trying to stir the pot of the LDS community) helps achieve anything other than anger and resentment.

 

[BabyPeterzz]

this is what the first post of this thread said:



Park celebration and booths this year.

Parade next year.

Doing this:

and this:

and this:

near this:

Probably isn't going to help the progress of the LGBT community here in Utah County. And I know that even if you don't care about that, but many folks here do. For me, I want to have a kind and civil community. I don't see how a bunch of dudes in speedos air humping or guys wearing missionary tags (clearly trying to stir the pot of the LDS community) helps achieve anything other than anger and resentment.

And your opinions are duly noted, and yours. So you can stay home because you don't want to support the homosexual community. And thats fine, you won't be the only one.

For the record over 500 LDS individuals marched in the Gay Pride Parade in SLC. I think thats where those pics came from. Maybe.

 

[Bronco70]

I'm gonna go out on a limb, Thriller, and assert that you are making some huge assumptions about what a gay pride parade in Happy Valley may entail.