Father's Day

I did a search and saw in the past this discussion got ugly or was shut down -- my intent is not for it to be ugly and I'm not sharing my own opinion....

...but this Sunday -- June 15, 2014 (Father's Day) is the unofficial Gay Day at CP as it is every year. I have never been there for it, so I don't know how many unofficial participants get involved.

Since CP is having that killer deal on discount tickets through this Sunday -- the crowds could be intense -- and some families may need to know what they are getting into if they swing to the right.

Heck, there's even a FB page dedicated to it:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gay-Day-at-Cedar-Point/142229775892493

Just my two cents... if you comment play nice,.

Peace,

Matt

uh oh...

I have celebrated fathers day for the last few years by spending the day in the park with my family. The first year we went I didn't find out until after we went home it was also the unofficial gay day. Honestly, I didn't even notice anything different in the park or with the crowds. The next few years I may have saw a few couples with rainbow t-shirts, holding hands, or with their arms around each other but nothing major or offensive. I think the only reason I even noticed anything is because I was aware of the day and was paying attention. I have not seen any problems or protesters any year we went. I'm more worried about the park being jam packed with the H2O promotion, a great weather forecast and added crowds from people who were planning on going last weekend but will go this weekend instead.

I'll give credit where credit is due... well said, pointguru.

Didn't even realize it, but guess I'll be there that day after a Kennywood visit. It's going to be FABULOUS weekend! :)

I can't believe that I agree with anything pointguru has to say. Thanks for proving me wrong.

'Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while'

As long as a water main doesn't break on Sunday, I think we're ok. ;)

What do you mean by "major or offensive"? Gay people walk around on this planet every day leading their lives without being offensive. Why should you expect that day at that place to be any different?

So never fear. The good drag queens know to leave their expensive wigs at home, they get ruined on the water rides. And the leather boys find a day at the park to be a little warm for all that. Right?

C'mon, man...

That's a fair point. Gay people go to CP every day and no one notices. So, why does anyone have to declare an unofficial day for people to express and advertise their sexual preference in an amusement park? You also make a good point that something that is not "major or offensive" to me actually may be "major or offensive" to someone else. As the OP pointed out "some families that swing to the right" could be offended by 2 guys holding hands.

What I meant by those terms is; no one (at least that I saw) who was in the park that day participating in the unofficial event made a scene by marching in a parade down the midway or engaged in graphic displays of public affection. There are plenty of people that may be offended by those things especially if fathers just wanted to spend a family day with their kids and not be exposed to a political statement. Let's be honest, that's all the unofficial event is. The organizers of the unofficial event could have picked any day. They picked Father's Day to say "hey everyone, look at me, I'm gay". My guess is it has more to do with the "daddy issues" the organizers of the event have than anything else.

So, C'mon, man... stop trying to find a homophobe behind every post.

Guru, my jaw dropped, your first post in this thread is the first post of yours that I've read that is actually a very sensible, useful post, then you ruined it with your second post. Totally agree with ThePointGuru's first post, a good time is had by all. I've never seen anyone making any type of political statement, just people out to have fun at CP. Go to the park and have fun.

Actually, Father's day is chosen because its typically a less busy weekend day, and it coincides with the Gay Pride season. I suppose it can be said that the day is chosen because an inordinate amount of families will be there (more than any other day? Doubt it.) and our intention is to shock innocent bystanders with our behavior and agenda. I can honestly say that in all the years this has been scheduled I've never heard one person say they were going to the park for that purpose.

Our gathering is an expression of unity and pride, nothing more. Nobody gives a crap if families that swing to the right have to look at us. In fact, we find that it might do them some good. Wouldn't it be something if they could see loving, normal gay dads and moms putting their kids on the rides in Camp Snoopy right along side everyone else?

Organizers with daddy issues? Seriously? Why don't you stick to something you actually know about? Your ignorance never ceases to amaze me, and I'm not so quick to jump on the "he finally said something I agree with" bandwagon here. I didn't have to look too hard or wait too long to find a homophobic comment out of you, so no. Not just yet.

ThePointGuru said:
So, why does anyone have to declare an unofficial day for people to express and advertise their sexual preference in an amusement park? ...stop trying to find a homophobe behind every post.

Perhaps you should stop saying stupid things.