22+ Parents Celebrating Pride With Their Children

June is Pride Month in the United States, and Pride celebrations are held around the country as well as in places across the world. In 2020, Pride Month celebrations may look a little different than in previous years, but that doesn't mean you still can't feel pride.

Pride Month is about giving the LGBTQ+ community the recognition they deserve, and one way that happens is by parents showing their support for their children. Not every child celebrating Pride has a parent to celebrate with them, but those parents that do celebrate are spreading the love.

The Shirt Says It All

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While many like to embrace the colors of their community when celebrating Pride, sometimes the simplest outfits are the ones that make the most impact. There's no doubt about what his outfit is telling us.

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An Ally For Decades

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You don't need to be able-bodied to be an ally and show your support for those you love. This woman has been marching in Pride celebrations for decades with the same sign, and she's not slowing down any time soon.

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Fun For The Whole Family

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You don't need to identify as LGBTQ+ in order to attend Pride celebrations, as long as you're there to spread the love. Pride is a family affair for those lucky enough to have a whole family that wants to attend.

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Supporting Anyone Who Needs It

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Not only are these parents there to support their son at Pride celebrations in Panama, but they wanted to attend to show everyone there that someone loves them—even if they aren't their children.

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An Event You'll Never Forget

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"I don't have time to think about an emotional caption regarding how special it is that my mother came to the Pride parade with both of her gay sons... this is so special to us." How could a mother not be happy getting to celebrate with both of her sons?

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Your Politics Isn't Important Here

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Breaking down stereotypes and barriers left and right, these two wanted everyone at Pride to know that their politics and their religion doesn't have any effect on how much they love their son.

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Showing Her Support Even Without Her Child

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mom at pride for child who couldn't go
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You might think you can only attend Pride celebrations if you're with someone who identifies as LGBT, but this momma showed what an ally she was by attending in place of her child who wasn't able to go, and she stole the show.

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An Experience You'll Never Forget

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Attending Pride with your child would be an experience you'll never forget. Getting the opportunity to take your child to their first Pride (and maybe yours too) gives you both the opportunity to learn and grow.

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Business Owner & Ally

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Not only was this mom in attendance at her town's first Pride Festival alongside her son, but she took the opportunity to let everyone know that she takes allyship seriously in all aspects of her life including her business.

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All A Mother Wants Is Happiness For Her Child

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my son deserves to marry the man of his dreams
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As this mother said, "a mother can only pray that her child finds the same kind of happiness his parents have." Everyone deserves to find the man or woman of their dreams, no matter what gender they are.

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It's Time To Take A Stand

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No parent ever wants to think of their child being bullied for any reason, and this dad used Pride as his opportunity to remind everyone that they shouldn't be the ones bullying their children either.

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Educating Everyone

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An important part of Pride Month is educating those around you (as well as yourself) and raising awareness. These parents did their part by creating a Pride Month bulletin board at their son's school featuring pictures of LGBT families and local notables.

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There's A First Time For Everyone

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mother supporting her trans son
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One Reddit user shared of photo of them and their "formerly transphobic mom" attending their first Pride parade together, giving many others the hope that people really can change, especially if it's for someone they love.

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Feeling Proud, Won't Delete Later

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We have to support a father who not only wants to be the affirming father his child deserves, but he also manages to make his support relevant and relatable thanks to meme culture.

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Hugs Available Here

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If you think that your children are too young to attend Pride, think again. There is no such thing as children who are too young to celebrate a community of love and support.

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Mother-Son Bonding

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What mother wouldn't want to get to put on a fun colorful tutu and spend the day showing her son just how much she loves him and supports the young man he's grown into?

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Making Her Stance Clear

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In case you had misconceptions about where this mother stands or how she feels about her son, she's making her point loud and clear for all to hear. She knows she loves her son, and she'll shout it from the rooftops.

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Like A Good Neighbor, State Farm Is There

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Your momma might be busy making a living and supporting her family so she can't attend Pride celebrations, but that doesn't mean she can't celebrate in her own way and send you cute pictures.

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Disarm Hate

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When you have the platform and the passion to support one important cause, why stop there? At Chicago Pride, a group of mothers showed their support for their children while also making their stance on gun laws clear.

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Everyone Deserves To Be Accepted

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"We were inspired by all of the support! We can not rest until everyone is accepted for who they are!" For every child who hasn't found the love or support from their family that they needed, there are mothers like this one who are fighting for the cause.

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Everyone Deserves A Hug

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For all those children whose parents don't support them or aren't ready to accept who they are, there's always going to be a mom at Pride who is ready to give the love you deserve.

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Love Is Love

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You might not be able to attend Pride with every member of your family, but even having the support of one family member like your father is enough to feel the love from your family.

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Nothing Flashy, Just Love

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"Mom and I #worldpride New York City 2019. I love you mom you are the best!" Everyone chooses to celebrate in their own way, but who wouldn't be excited about celebrating World Pride Day with the woman who raised them?

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No Matter Who They Love

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The most important thing as a parent of an LGBTQ+ child is that they're still your child, no matter what. All you can is be there for them and let them know you love them.

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A Simple Gesture

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You don't have to make a huge gesture to show your kids how much you care for them and support them. Sometimes all it takes is a Facebook border to show everyone where you stand.

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A Supportive, Sarcastic Dad

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You know that this son probably bought the shirt for his dad to wear to the parade too, so he's clearly just as proud of his smartass dad as his dad is of him.

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Raising Their Rainbow

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Named as the youngest Grand Marshal in Pride Month's history in Orange County, CJ is a child whose parents want to do everything they can to support their gender creative child, including raising awareness for other parents navigating raising an LGBTQ+ child.

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It's About The Little Things Too

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Not every parent is going to feel comfortable going to a Pride parade or showing their support in a public setting, but they can show their support for their child in their own way.

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No Man Left Behind

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Not only did this dad take his daughter to LA Pride, but he made sure that all of her friends felt welcome and loved by bringing them along with him.

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A Picture Says A Thousand Words

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Some choose to celebrate Pride by attending the celebrations in person, and some choose to spread that love online to make sure their children know just how truly happy they are to have raised them.