Hi everyone just wanted to share. I just lived my first pride!

I lived the pride as a volunteer. (I can see myself in the local journal - and I look exhausted to not say worse 😅)

My voice today is tired, and I feel like I have a hangover even if I didn’t drink any alcohol. 😄

I helped decorate during the morning, helped selling merch before the march for the association who organised the pride.

During the march it was something festive and we protested for our rights in music and political speech. It was quite big considering how small we were compared to a big city. Lots of beautiful people too. Happy to see such a big community here.

First time too as a barmaid from 5pm to 2am (still volunteering), we barely had enough time to breath until 1 am.

Note to self : I should have never wore boots and nylon leggings for 17 hours, it started to hurt before the march. I never knew I could a have a blister on above a toe with the size of that said toe.

Anyway it was a sensory overload but it was awesome day. I would have loved seeing all the spectacles and drag shows, but I’m really glad I could help make this event successful.

Take care you beautiful people 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈, wishing you a happy pride month! And most importantly be yourselves!

  • ChicoSuave@lemmy.world
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    6 days ago

    The hangover feeling might be dehydration. Drink some water and get some rest! Glad you’re happy tired!

  • ste7plnah48@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    5 days ago

    Thank you for volunteering!!
    I’ve never gone to any pride events, and I might not go this year (in july where I live), but one day, when I feel good about myself (fuck dysphoria), I will take part. 😋

  • brookedSmile@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    5 days ago

    Well done! Im going to my first this year too and im a bit nervous lol. Portland big pride march isnt until july tho so i have some time for that. Trying to join some of the local pride events that are going on now here but i keep sleeping until the afternoon 😭😭

    Proud of you!! ❤️❤️