Long Beach lesbian and Gay pride

On May 17 and 18 was the Long Beach Pride festival.

I had never attended a pride festival before, and I don't think I will be doing it again.

It was hot, crowded and had little to no shading areas. I was disappointed for the most part. But most outdoor events tend to get me that way. I tend to forget for some reason or another, how incredibly hot and crowded these events tend to get.

We went with some friends of ours so we didn't have to pay for parking which was $15.00 dollars. Entrance fee was $20.00 each person. Come on now, someone is making a lot of money. And what do you get in return....not much.

The only thing to do is people watching. There was nothing good to buy, and on top of that it seems like the "gay" community is unaware or don't really care about killing themselves. They smoke like there is no tomorrow. Well, maybe true for some. But come on, that made me sick, and it made it unbearable. Oh yes, let's not forget alcohol stands at every five steps you took.

I came home regretting to have gone, with a headache less money in my pocket and nothing to show.

I was disappointed and will most likely will not be attending one in the future!

hey, it's only my point of view.

what do you think? How was your experience?

Oh on top of that, I almost forgot to mention. I ran into someone that I did not know he was gay!! It was a bad situation to be in. Some may say, a little awkward?!