Halloween Parade in Richmond

I saw a parade. I didn't know what to expect. I thoguht it was just some bicyclists, not a full halloween parade.

Up front in the parade was a transmasculine person on stilts, topless, body painted with a trans flag cape written "Stop killing trans people".

I followed the parade until I got back to Vanessa. I was a little surprised how much the sight impacted me.

I thought about how that imagery might effect cis people. How that courage could have a lasting impact. It certainly is having an impact on me.

Later, walking around the small park where people gathered after the parade, I saw this brave person. I approached. I thanked them for doing that and told them how important it was to me. I am very glad I took that step to say something.