Google gives everyone the chance to walk in a Pride parade
Pride: a feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.
Pride is more than just a word. When we took to the streets one year after the Stonewall riots, Pride became synonymous with people standing up for what they believe in, surrounding themselves with those that share the same values, and a minority taking to the streets to declare visibility and change.
Every year, as the spring months warm up into summer, cities across the globe celebrate Gay Pride Month with rallies, parades, and celebrations of life. But, not everyone can join in on the love. No matter the circumstances that prevent these queers from Pride, it is a celebration that should not be missed. That’s why Google has you covered with their new #Prideforeveryone virtual reality Pride parade.
The immersive footage features LGBT Google employees taking part in Pride parades from around the globe in 25 different countries. You can participate in celebrations like Brussels, Tel Aviv, Sao Paolo, and Australia.
“This year we gave it a lot of thought how we bring Pride to people who can’t physically not attend or are not really that comfortable in attending Pride,” Arjan Dijk, Google’s vice president of growth marketing and executive sponsor of Gayglers told USA Today. “We are bringing Pride to millions of people who can march in a virtual way and be part of it all.”
“When you are at Pride, you get this sense of excitement and this sense of a community coming together. What we are aiming to do is bring this sense of excitement and this sense of community to people who normally would not be able to get to do that.”
“I do think after Orlando this message is even more relevant, that people should be proud of who they are and who they love and Google as a company fully supports that. In light of Orlando, it’s very important that we celebrate life.”
So stand up and take a look around a few Pride Parade’s around the globe!
