This is no dissed to Pride celebrations in any way. Maybe it's just that the celebration is very different when you're not a sober 20-year-old who is trying to get some food.

I started participating in this year's Pride celebrations as if it were any other day. It was nice out so I wanted to go for a walk in Manhattan. Now, I have never been to Pride before, but I was under the assumption that the festivities took place along 6th Avenue and not 5th. However, it actually took place along both.

I honestly was expecting rowdy drunk people, but I'm glad that wasn't the case. Everyone was friendly and just trying to have a good time. One common thing was people with stickers covering their nipples and they probably regretted that decision when they got home. I also stood next to many drag queens, and they’re like 20 feet tall and it’s amazing.

A highlight was seeing RuPaul's "Drag Race" alum and "All Stars 2" cast members Roxxxy Andrews, Coco Montrese, Tatianna and Detox. It was one of the reasons I decided to stick around for a little bit because I knew their float would soon pass by.

Then as I was trying to find the train to go home, I saw Raja. I was a little upset that Alaska wasn’t there, but Minneapolis Pride was blessed with her presence. But seeing this didn't make up for the one thing that irritated me the most.

The major problem I had was finding the train to get home. I know all the trains I can take in order to get home. I also know where they’re located from Canal Street all the way to 34th street. I wanted to experience an extended train ride home, so I was trying to get to the local train, but of course Pride had other plans. The streets were cut off at certain spots, which I understood is expected of any parade, but made for a huge inconvenience.

I also walked in a circle frustrating me even more. When I went to Starbucks and asked for a venti cup of ice water they only give me a tall because everyone wanted ice water. That one isn’t really important but was still just another small inconvenience.

Now that I look at it maybe it wasn’t as bad as I originally thought. There were dogs with rainbow leis and flag bandanas tied around their necks. I mean yeah, my feet hurt, but it was worth the experience. Maybe I’ll go next year with the intention of actually participating. I mean I did spend hours watching when that wasn't my intention, and if you’re wondering, I never actually got food.