What would you think of an Autism Pride Parade?

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I mean gays have their own pride parades in which they walk/protest to increase awareness to their situation.
Why don't we on the spectrum do that in different cities around the world? our numbers increase every year so it's a good chance to catch a wave. Why? and why not?

Would it hurt the feelings of others such as NTs? would it be provocative? could it alienate us?

but on the other hand could it bring more understanding? tolerance? acceptance?

Waddaya think guys?

I think it would be cool.

What would be even better: setting up booths which sell candies, cakes, etc., while teaching autism awareness.

Sounds like fun! \(^.^)/

I think it would be fun to have one.

Sounds like a great idea.

I like that idea.

I don't think a "parade" is the right thing for autism.
An awareness campaign might be good, but a parade, not really

Hardly anyone will show up in an autism pride parade. Austistics and aspies aren't very social.

You mean something better than light it up blue day? (sarcasm). But yeah I like the idea.

I don't see this as a natural thing. Many autistics won't want to be in a crowd. The attention the parade gets would be embarrassing and stressful to many. Also, many still prefer to be publicly unidentified as autistic.

I also wonder who would set it up? Permits, arranging for people to get there, march together (or ride), all the multiple arrangements that must be made.

I'm not opposed to the idea, I'm just saying it might be harder than it seems.

I think setting up booths at carnivals, job fairs, and the like would be better than a parade.

Though...you never know.

Parades are, almost by definition, pretty noisy and organized affairs; seems like they'd be very likely to cause issues within the spectrum. Then there is the central conceit; where a bunch of people stand around and watch another group of people walk by. While I can usually put together and understand unspoken social contracts, the mental processes behind a parade have always mildly baffled me. I suspect I am not alone in this.

I think kraftiekortie has the right idea. Something closer to a fair? Because a more controlled environment where ASD persons can have agency and impact on their surroundings for their event. Seems like that would be more helpful, as well as showcase to NTs the contrast between their expectation and the desires of ASD persons.

I would hate a parade. Too many people and too much noise.

Needs a stim pit. A big room with partitions where people can go stim.

Might I suggest that, at such event, there shouldn't be a delegated stim space...because if the event is a celebration of the spectrum, then we shouldn't have to worry about what other think of our behavior; this is a chance for them to meet us on more equitable territory.

Places to stim in privacy could/should be provided, but it should also be something that we are allowed to do as we feel appropriate and as we need. It shouldn't be ostracizing at a hypothetical event like this.

Didn't mean it that way, very sorry about that. I mean like how some raves have areas for dark light shows even if the venue is outdoors in the day. And to give a private place for those who want it. I feel self-conscious about stimming in public because being told not to for so long.