Pride means a kajillion tourists

The Castro is already flooded with visitors. Friends reported that by lunchtime today the streets, bars, and shops were filling up.

last night I couldn't help but notice that the temporary items on display at the Walgreen's at the Gayest Corner on Earth is a good indicator of the level of tourists expected this weekend.  The shelves are stocked with goods only non-San Franciscans would rush in to buy.

Three different displays of rainbow flags on this aisle alone.  They are all over the store.  Go Pride.



Not one...but two different aisles for pink feather boas and rainbow beads:


(actually, there could have been more! It's not like I went exploring; I just passed these two walking to and from the ATM.)

And perhaps the most telling of the level of tourists expected this weekend: A solid rack of sweatshirts.


Cracks me up.

Happy Pride!


(Also, it cracks me up that one of the "big gay boa and beads" displays is next to the extensive wall of condoms and lubricants.)