Thanksgiving gay

For those wanting to do something different from the traditional feast, we've rounded up six creative ways to celebrate a gay Thanksgiving in the US, with everything from gay travel in Provincetown to parades in NYC.

For all of us out there wanting Thanksgiving to be about more than hyper-consumerism, gluttony, and awkward conversations with homophobic family members see Saturday Night Live's solution , there's much to be grateful for, especially if you're LGBT. This is the first Thanksgiving when our love is officially and legally recognized all across the country. Whether you're sitting around the table with Aunt Jane and Uncle Bob in Topeka or Tallahassee, you've got the federal government on your side when they launch into their ignorant diatribe.

From gay Pilgrims to beloved gay turkeys, these are the things that they didn’t teach you about in grade school (or on Martha Stewart’s Thanksgiving special).

If you want to celebrate the Thanksgiving holi-gay in a special way, check out some of our queer-friendly holiday ideas below:. Instead of having a festive dinner, why not have a turkey sandwich picnic? Theme parks like Disney World and Universal Studios have special events and serve food on holidays.

Traditionally, Thanksgiving was a harvest festival in which pilgrims and native Americans would celebrate their first harvest with an elaborate feast typically lasting for several days. Today, Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the US, with many people also marking the significant day with an abundant lunch or dinner.

Thanksgiving is almost upon us and I want you to have a serene holiday in which you feel love and give love. Here is your permission slip to avoid family that makes you feel less than, or where you have to pretend to be someone you are not. I went through years of familial dinners in which my family knew I was queer, but I had to pretend otherwise.

LGBTQ+ Thanksgiving family alternatives are becoming more popular, offering unique ways to spend the holiday. Imagine a Thanksgiving that’s authentically yours, brimming with love, laughter, and maybe even some rainbow-hued mashed potatoes.

G et ready to spice up your Thanksgiving celebration with an exciting journey through the best gay events this holiday season has to offer! From epic beach bashes in sunny Miami during the URGE Thanksgiving weekend to not-so-sleepy Provincetown with a weekend full of parties, events, shows, and delicious dinners. Buckle up, as we guide you through a Thanksgiving celebration like no other, where the only rule is to let loose and embrace the festivities!