Reply #26: I've been to 4 or 5 Southern Decadence parades in New Orleans (including last years)....

[Rowdyboy]

Decadence isn't exactly a "gay pride" parade but it is gay and overtly sexual. None of the participants I remember have ever seemed to fit the definition of radical, or held signs like those you reference. I suppose the participants could generally be classified as "assimilationists" however I'm sure some of them would have argued that point. Perhaps the locale of New Orleans with its hedonistic attitude and coming as the climax (excuse the pun) of 4 days of non-stop celebrating would explain this particular parade's lack of stridency.

Regardless, sounds like an interesting topic.