I’ve gone to a couple of Pride festivals but my main go-to is NYC Pride! I always go by this checklist so hopefully I helps you guys out as much as it helps me! 🖤
•Sunblock (Suuper Important)
•Sunglasses (Trust me, just bring them)
•Water (YOU CAN EASILY GET DEHYDRATED! You’ll most likely be dancing, walking, in the sun, and in a crowd. Do NOT forget to drink water!)
•Ibuprofen (Advil, Tylonol)
•Camera (Gotta take a bunch of photos, duh!)
•Extra Cash (God forbid something happens AND some places selling stuff at the parade will only take cash!)
•Closed Toe Shoes (You’ll be walking ALL day)
•Snacks (Granola Bars, etc.)
•Hairties (Always have two Incase yours breaks or a friend gets hot and needs to put their hair up)
•Keys (Make sure you don’t lose them at the parade!!!)
•Portable Charger (Everyone’s phone dies at big events like these so always be prepared)
•DONT TAKE STUFF FROM STRANGERS! (I know it sounds stupid to say, but there are people who will try to take advantage of us while we’re mindlessly trying to celebrate and be proud. Don’t let anything slip past you!)
•Buddy System (If you or a friend need to use the bathroom or anything that requires you to separate from the group, TAKE A FRIEND WITH YOU. You’re less likely to be taken advantage of if you’re with someone else.)
•Umbrella (IF IT RAINS OUT OF NOWHERE YOULL WANNA KEEP DRY)
•Public transportation (always easier than driving yourself, especially if you want to drink at the parade. BUT FORWARNING: IT WILL BE CRAZY SO BE PREPARED)
•Jacket (This is more for the people who tend to be cold all the time like me. Also, if you’re at a parade, you will most likely stay there the entire day! When the sun starts to go down it will get cooler!)
•Makeup/Baby wipes (Whether it’s in the bathroom or in the sun, sometimes you just gotta wipe your face or your ass during the parade lol // side note: there will most likely be a lot of people at this parade and a lot of bathrooms in public places will run out of toilet paper so be prepared!)
•***ALWAYS EAT AND USE THE BATHROOM BEFORE A BIG EVENT! ***