This year’s Pride was extra meaningful for Spc. Brion Houston of Vermont.While attending the 2019New York City Pride Marchon Sunday, the U.S. army specialist came out during a live broadcast withABC News, explaining in an interview that it was his “first Pride ever.”When asked if he was out to his colleagues in the military yet, Houston said, “I’m not yet, but now I am so, congrats.”“This is my coming out,” he continued, as the crowd behind him cheered and clapped. “With my cousin and all my friends. This is absolutely incredible!”“On the50th anniversary of Stonewall, there’s no better time to be out in the military than right now,” Houston added.Dozens of celebrities — includingNeil Patrick Harrisandnumerous Bravo stars— showed up for the city’s celebration of World Pride and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, which started the gay rights movement.“What a spectacular day. What a spectacular time. World Pride 2019 in NYC was an extraordinary experience, seeing literally millions of people spreading love and positivity,” Harris, 46,captioned one group shotof husbandDavid Burtkaand their kids, 8½-year-old twinsGideon Scott and Harper Grace.“No conflict. No problems. Just love. So honored to share this with my husband @dbelicious and with our kids. Just an overwhelming outpouring of love,” he continued, adding the hashtag “#grateful.”Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka and their children.Neil Patrick Harris/InstagramSunday’s parade capped off the end of Pride Month, which is celebrated in June each year.“It ain’t over yet!” actress Mindy Kalingtoldher 4.2 million Instagram followers on Sunday. “There are so many organizations and ways to show your support to our LGBTQIA friends. How have you celebrated #pride? ❤️💛💚💙💜.”
This year’s Pride was extra meaningful for Spc. Brion Houston of Vermont.
While attending the 2019New York City Pride Marchon Sunday, the U.S. army specialist came out during a live broadcast withABC News, explaining in an interview that it was his “first Pride ever.”
When asked if he was out to his colleagues in the military yet, Houston said, “I’m not yet, but now I am so, congrats.”
“This is my coming out,” he continued, as the crowd behind him cheered and clapped. “With my cousin and all my friends. This is absolutely incredible!”
“On the50th anniversary of Stonewall, there’s no better time to be out in the military than right now,” Houston added.
Dozens of celebrities — includingNeil Patrick Harrisandnumerous Bravo stars— showed up for the city’s celebration of World Pride and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, which started the gay rights movement.
“What a spectacular day. What a spectacular time. World Pride 2019 in NYC was an extraordinary experience, seeing literally millions of people spreading love and positivity,” Harris, 46,captioned one group shotof husbandDavid Burtkaand their kids, 8½-year-old twinsGideon Scott and Harper Grace.
“No conflict. No problems. Just love. So honored to share this with my husband @dbelicious and with our kids. Just an overwhelming outpouring of love,” he continued, adding the hashtag “#grateful.”
Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka and their children.Neil Patrick Harris/Instagram
Sunday’s parade capped off the end of Pride Month, which is celebrated in June each year.
“It ain’t over yet!” actress Mindy Kalingtoldher 4.2 million Instagram followers on Sunday. “There are so many organizations and ways to show your support to our LGBTQIA friends. How have you celebrated #pride? ❤️💛💚💙💜.”
source: people.com
