Just A Bunch Of Really Good Parents Supporting Their Kids For Pride Month

Try not to say "Awww."
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Deputy Editor, HuffPost Personal

It’s no secret that coming out to the parents doesn’t always go perfectly. Given the very real hazards associated with coming out, especially for young people, there’s something extra heartwarming about seeing parents show up to support their LGBTQ kids.

And this past weekend, as people turned out for local Pride celebrations, there was no shortage of extra-proud parents in the mix.

Many parents were right there attending the Pride parades and events with their children.

A post shared by E. Feliciano (@e.felicia_no) on

My dad took my sister and her friends to LA Pride today and I just love this so much❤️💛💚💙💜 pic.twitter.com/1cmt5XWDWU

— Linda Cortez (@linda_marie14) June 12, 2017

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Such a special weekend celebrating pride with mom ❤️💛💚💙💜 pic.twitter.com/RHtbpYCT7F

— Aaron Rhodes (@AaronRhodes) June 11, 2017

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This superstar dad showed up even when his son couldn’t make it:

My dad went to the pride parade yesterday in DC while I couldn't be there and I just have to say I think that's really fucking cool pic.twitter.com/t99cpn5Xy9

— Will Pickart (@trillpickart) June 11, 2017

Update: pic.twitter.com/msy6C3Re2M

— Will Pickart (@trillpickart) June 11, 2017

Other parents showed their support from afar:

when your mom just wants to love and support you so she copies your pride border on facebook pic.twitter.com/v0XZ0Pch1z

— samantha ✨ (@favoritemelody) June 12, 2017

my mom went to Pride in DC today and got me a button :') pic.twitter.com/m4rhGeXqRe

— jessie simpson (@sistersadeyes) June 12, 2017

And don’t even get us started on this mom who helped cheer up her daughter who couldn’t attend any pride festivities:

I was not able to attend #pride this year due to my new job. I really wanted to go and was super bummed about it. So my mom who doesn't..1/3

— Rachel🎈⚔️🔮 (@LezbrosNfrnz) June 12, 2017

Quite approve of my lifestyle, noticed how down I was about and she surprised me yesterday afternoon when I woke up to go to work with...2/3

— Rachel🎈⚔️🔮 (@LezbrosNfrnz) June 12, 2017

The best gift ever, she painted me this rainbow tree!

— Rachel🎈⚔️🔮 (@LezbrosNfrnz) June 12, 2017

pic.twitter.com/qSNyrXKYzO

— Rachel🎈⚔️🔮 (@LezbrosNfrnz) June 12, 2017

Whatever they did to show their LGBTQ kids they love and support them, we think it’s the best kind of parenting. Happy Pride Month!

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