Perhaps the local group could help you out. Give them a call and see if they have any services that might help you attend.

Feel better soon!

I see decent wheelchairs in the ones around here all the time.

I have a good start in that department.

Yes, I would have to find someone to push it for me. On your advice, I'd ask the organization if they have a type of volunteer corps for the purpose of helping folks in my situation. My wife is elderly and not exactly frail, but she wouldn't be capable of pushing me for a good portion of the day. I could ask my eldest nephew, but that would involve first telling him where we're going and asking him how he'd feel about going to a pride festival. (I don't know how he identifies; I only know that he's not 100% straight.)

I appreciate your input. Thanks for your reply.

The organization may have those who can help out. I also think in that area there is a support group (?) for older GLBT people. When I was in Long Beach years ago and at one of the bars, the group....I wish I could remember the name....was there collecting donations. I think "silver" was in the name, but it was 20 something years ago and, well, I can't remember.

Of course, sadly, man LGBT groups and bars have collapsed, so, who knows.

I wish you the best and can't wait to hear a report on how much fun you, your wife, and maybe nephew, had!

I do hope I get to go. Something tells me it'll work out.

I appreciate your support.

PS Could you maybe be thinking of a bar called the Silver Fox? It's been so long since I've even driven through Long Beach that I don't know if it's still there.

They were raising funds for older queer people who were in need. At that time, I was 35 or so, but I still donated, because, well, it is the right thing to do and I was hoping I would eventually get to the point where I would be an "elderly gay"....and her I am at almost 55! LOL! Success!

Remember, BtA: age is unimportant, unless you are a cheese.

So great to see you. right back, darlin'.

If you anticipate healing up to fly, do that. Make reservations soon though.
My adoptive son is flying in, we're staying in Pleasanton and BART in. With Black Bear Diner right across the street, yum.
It's special to me because it will be his first Pride celebration!