I just realised its London Pride week.

PRIDE FESTIVAL FORTNIGHT

18 June - 1 July 2005
A mix of theatre, opera, dance, music, film, visual arts and sport will take place throughout London, aimed at the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered communities and their friends and families.

I remember as a little girl I was surrounded by uncles and aunties(friends as of the family, as well as my biological aunt and Uncle), who I now know were in gay and lesbian realationships. These people gave me a lot of what I am now, a accepting person.

As a teenager, I used to go up to Picadilly to watch the big march. I adored the tall men in bikinis with tennis balls. I loved the way they were proud and enjoying it so much.

I havent seen anything on the TV this year, I wonder if its acceptance, or if were used to it.. either way, its Pride its great fun, and I found a few events going on around the city. I hope the weather keeps up and I can go along.

In anycase, the Big rally is on saturday… theres going to be loads going on its all happening in trafalgar square, and theres promise of a lot of music and fun to be had.

and I shall definatly be at my usual spot for the parade, outside the Ritz…

AND…

PRIDE CABERET

For the first time Pride has a cabaret stage in Leicester Square, and will include the grand final of the Drag Idol competition which has been running in London’s gay bars over the past few months. The free Cabaret will run from 3pm to 7pm. Cabaret programme

If your going or know anyone going, have a fabulous time.

UPDATE: I just called my Uncle, and were gonna go…. Yeahhhhhhhh

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