How Teens Can Celebrate Gay Pride

As adults, we might be a little jaded by the upcoming gay pride season. We may go to a parade, have a beer or two, hang with some friends, and that’s pretty much it. But it’s important for teens, especially teens who are just realizing they are gay, to actively take pride in who they are. Here are some easy ways for them to do just that.

School is still in session now, so why not use this time to take some action in making school a more queer-friendly place to be? Consider creating a GLBT club or a gay-straight alliance. If you see there are practices which are unfair to gay students, fight against them.

Definitely attend a gay pride parade. The parade may seem like just a big party, but it is much more important than that. It is the one day when groups of gay people can celebrate who they are in a very public fashion. As such, it is extremely important, and it’ll make you feel good too.

So gather up some gay or gay-friendly friends to cheer the groups as they walk on by. Or even better, participate in the parade. Get together with a teen gay group that is taking part. As someone who has marched in a local gay pride parade, I can tell you it’s an exhilarating, amazing experience, and one every gay person should do at least once in their life. See How Teens Can Celebrate Gay Pride
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