When I lived in NY in the 90's I attended the parade and events regularly and noticed a real decline. It went from a more "grass roots everyman/woman" type of event to one big advertisement.
If it's any consolation, the Pride Parade in Portland, OR has fallen into the same trap. A tame parade sponsored by Nike and other corporations, followed by a waterfront festival with overpriced carnival food/drink.
It's sad to say that it's really diverged from its purpose; the message and what the parade stands for has become diluted.
When I lived in NY in the 90's I attended the parade and events regularly and noticed a real decline. It went from a more "grass roots everyman/woman" type of event to one big advertisement.
If it's any consolation, the Pride Parade in Portland, OR has fallen into the same trap. A tame parade sponsored by Nike and other corporations, followed by a waterfront festival with overpriced carnival food/drink.
It's sad to say that it's really diverged from its purpose; the message and what the parade stands for has become diluted.