Monday, June 25, 2007

Pride 2007

I went to Jennifer's place for the weekend and we had a great time. Friday I spent a leisurely afternoon shopping and taking a walk (IE death march) with P. The walk was lovely, just very very long :)

Saturday was Jennifer's boyfriends Cottilian and of course Sunday was the Pride Parade. I love Pride as it's one big party, everyone is so happy and the city comes alive. Often I find when we rush to work or complete everyday tasks, we don't really pay attention to those around us, however during Pride smiles & hugs are exchanged with random strangers. We share tables, talk and get to know those around us. I'm far too pooped to write anything worthwhile as it's been a long weekend and the sun did quite a number on my skin. I didn't put on sunscreen and was outside for hours & hours....oops. Enjoy the photos:

Parade Route, they say about one million people go to watch:

Sitting on the street waiting for the fun to begin sans sunscreen:


Colourful Outfits:

They were from House of Lords a hair salon:


This guy was having a good time:

I'm not sure how much fun this gentleman was having in his tighty whities. He would yell and scream at every group in the parade, the police, the mayor on and on he went. Clearly some mental health issues going on......but come on, we all need a good laugh every now and again.


This was very cool:
Loved this outfit: We can't leave out the naked men: Ah hotties:
My very sore face at the end of the day:


Happy Pride Everyone!!!

11 comments:

Natalia said...

If the naked men were not arrested for indecent exposure because Canada is OK with nakedness, I am totally moving to Toronto.

-N

Scott said...

Excellent photos. Hope that face burn is okay.

Anonymous said...

That sunburn doesn't look too bad. How do you think those guys with the hanging brain feel after a day out in the Sun. I cannot begin to imagine how sunburn would feel down there.

Wiwille said...

Note to self: Do not check this post again at work.

Still looks like a great time. Next time bring a video camera and record audio of the tighty whitey guy. I'm sure his rants were loaded with hillarity.

Miss Ash said...

Natalia, anything goes at Pride :)

Scott, i'm not looking forward to the icky peely stage.

WIGSF, Ewe not a clue. Perhaps they sunscreen their bags...I really wish I had gotten a photo of this one man in particular. I'm pretty sure he had elephantitis of his package.

Wiwille, haha, PP took a video of the ranting man, way ahead of you there :P

JLee said...

Thanks Miss Ash, I had not eaten lunch yet..haha

You are a brave woman in my opinion!

JLee said...

"hanging brain"! HAHAHAAHA

2 Dollar Productions said...

Looks like a good time as that kind of spectacle works on many levels & we have some similar ones in Austin. Maybe you weren't sunburned - just embarrassed about looking at all those naked men & gladiators.

Anonymous said...

It's funny that the naked guys are wearing hats.

In a way, the naked guys were more protected from the sun than you were.

Crazy Me said...

I am so with Natalia! My boy might disagree though.

yrautca said...

we had the pride parade on saturday. it was a blast. it was my first and just 2 blocks from me. it was HILARIOUS. and i did take pics and will post when i have my net. but i honestly thought of you for a moment because i remembered how much you love 'em.