I am a married white female, as straight as it can be. However, I am very sympathetic to my fellow humans who are gay or lesbian or bisexual. The comments listed below illustrate why such parades are needed. The reason we don't have White Pride Month is because for centuries white males have been a privileged group of people SIMPLY because of the color of their skin and their sex. Indeed, white males have subjugated others perceived as different or inferior (i.e., ethnic and racial minorities, women, gays/lesbians, Jews, Muslims, atheists, etc.). Now that our society has evolved (apparently not much, as per some of the comments), the people who were once (and still are) discriminated against are finally finding their voice and letting their communities know they exist. According to the U.S. constitution, which is the law of the land, all men are created equal. There is no distinction between races, religions or sexual orientations. We live in a country where all people should live freely and not be discriminated against. I, for one, respect my fellow humans, regardless of what gender, color, religion or sexual orientation they may be.