Like every year, the Montréal Pride celebrations brought many tourists to the city and generated significant economic spinoffs.
The reactions to the last-minute cancellation of the traditional parade will certainly have demonstrated the importance of holding this event for many years to come.
Prejudices persist
A highlight of the celebrations, the Pride Parade is always punctuated with extravagance in a festive and festive atmosphere.
No one is forced to participate or even attend, but the parade still bothers many Quebecers.
“We don’t care about your pride, they are accepted now, no more need for this parade in Quebec.”
“We are afraid for the spread of primate pox what!? But we can’t say it pcq if there’s a community we don’t want to offend for 1 end, it’s the 74lgbqtgsgfsjk+×÷>*98@t and our so newly precious dragqueens.
“Excellent! At the risk of seeing half-naked drags in front of kids in the name of diversity, that’s a good thing.”
These words are taken directly from reactions on Twitter.
A necessary parade
After the strong reactions to the readings for children offered in libraries by the drag queen Barbada, we find comments that express without embarrassment all the prejudices that remain when gender diversity manifests itself in a way that is too fragmented.
As if the expression of others were a threat to oneself.
Yet the mere sight of a drag queen, a leather man, or even a same-sex couple kissing has never “converted” anyone.
The vigor of the comments, including those that begin with “I have nothing against gays, but…”, only proves why we still need parades and glitter.
When no one else talks about it, maybe it’s time to reconsider. Until then, parades will remain a necessity.