We went to Jackson Heights for Queens Pride today - photos here (automated slide show here). I think the thing that moved me the most was Colega. Colega (Colombian Lesbian and Gay Association) had people dressed as angels, marching in memory of Edgar Garzon.
The noise level of the crowd was less than I expected, and I think it was because it was the straightest crowd I've ever seen at a queer parade - a lot of Latin families out with the kids to see the parade, plus a smattering of South Asians (Pakastani, India, and Bangladeshi). It was cool to see people of all kinds mixing in the crowds for the parade and the festival stages and booths.
We had a late lunch/early dinner afterward at Jackson Diner. It was quite the crowd, thanks to the parade -- including Douglas Crimp. As we told Penny Arcade when we talked with her and Chris Real, I don't think I've ever been to a restaurant where she and Crimp were both present!
After picking up a few Hindi CDs and DVDs, we headed back home to rest for a few minutes hopping back on the subway to see Tom Donaghy's new play boys and girls at Playwrights Horizons' fabulous new space. I like his plays -- I've seen Minutes from Blue Route and The Beginning of August. I'm too tired to write more right now, but I recommend going to see it. Good play, great cast, and great direction.
