Abstract
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The chapter is structured by three questions. The first is: How and in what ways do
gay pride festivals and parades challenge taken-for-granted understandings of sexuality
that are integral part of daily relations that sustain streets and cities? Here we draw on
research conducted on the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, as well as the Aotearoa
New Zealand Auckland HERO parades. Second, we ask: what does it feel like to be part of a
festival and parade? In responding to this question we draw on research—and participation
in—Pride Scotland. And, the third question: Do gay pride festivals create geographies of
belonging?—is addressed by research conducted at Hamilton Pride Festivals in Aotearoa
New Zealand.