Elderly members of the LGBTQ+ community, who paved the way for gay rights and visibility, can feel left out of the Pride events that summer brings to cities around the world. They may not be as physically fit as they once were, or more sensitive to high temperatures and large crowds. Welcoming them back into the rainbow fray, misterb&b — a global platform for LGBTQ+ travel and accommodations — has introduced 'Silver Pride.'
The initiative, a collaboration with French non-profit Les Audacieuses et Les Audacieux, addresses the challenges LGBTQ+ seniors face when participating in conventional Pride events, such as extreme heat and standing for hours. Their solution? Reserve misterb&b listings along Pride parade routes where older LGBTQ+ folks can get together and enjoy the festivities from a window or balcony and with the comforts of home. The accommodations feature elevators and air-conditioning, and organizers provide drinks and snacks, too.
Silver Pride kicked off in Paris in June 2023, along with a new Pride flag sporting a silver stripe, and is also being organized for Pride events in Valletta in September and Atlanta in October.
