#aalborg pride

Yesterday was Pride here and I think it was probably the best Pride I've ever participated in. And also the most exhausting, but in a good way.

I met so many wonderful people, had some really good and deep conversations, and I hope I made 52 people happy by handing out my crocheted Pride Kitties (see picture).

Pride is so important, you guys. It's where the queer community can get together, where we can meet in (relative) safety, and where we can share stories.

I met several people who were there for the first time. One guy, who had a long conversation with, has been out for a while but this was his first time attending Pride. He told me how he was willing to put himself out in front when there's trouble, because he's a big guy and it's the least he can do.

I met a guy from Brazil, a couple of French tourists who had just followed the music and ended up in the middle of our Pride party and were having a lovely time!

And I hope that I go through to the person who believe(d?) that trans people couldn't be wholly men or women. Or at least made them think about it.

Even though it was a long day helping a friend man our Drag Me Up booth, I had a great time, and I'll remember this particular Pride for a long time coming.

Oh, and there's my outfit for Pride. Rainbow kilt with a white t-shirt and waistcoat.

And a pose with a sledgehammer that made me feel So Fucking Masc.

I was invited to the new Mangfoldighedhus Aalborg to join the brainstorming for Pride this year.

A good talk with good company, getting to add some ideas and words in myself too.

Ace Meet-Up before the Aalborg Pride to gather the representatives of @aseksuelledk​ and hang-ons in one place.

I followed these guys from FAD (the Danish group for Asexuals) as usual. An ally tagged along in the aromantic colours too, to support her aro ace buddy for the parade, which was awesome, she was really nice.

Aalborg Pride 2018

Last I was to a Pride in Aalborg was just before I moved, where I was able to catch the very first one in that town. Was very small and short. Nothing like this year’s!

Was an awesome parade, about two hours of walking through town while people cheered and danced to the music.

Once again I ran into @aseksuelledk aka FAD (the Danish Asexuality Group) as they keep spread further into the mainland instead of only staying focused on CPH where their base is.

The Pride today was kicked off with a speech by Flemming M Mortensen, Danish and openly gay politician.