- Know your history. Pride is a tribute to the Stonewall Riots of June 1969.
- Show respect by studying up on correct pronouns and phrases.
- Catch the drag pageant. It’s now one of the country’s few “non-binary” contests—so, not just for cisgender men performing as queens.
- Pack a rainbow parasol in case you don’t snag a shady spot for watching the parade.
- Leather, sequins, glitter, and bare skin are encouraged. But don’t stare.
- Boozy brunches take place up and down Mass Ave, and most servers are pulling doubles, so tip well.
- Cheer loudest for the oldest parade participants—they’ve been fighting the longest.
- After a day in the sun, make time for a disco nap before trying to close down Metro.
