The Proudmoore Pride 2009 World of Warcraft parade that you see in the gallery and video above is the virtual answer to the annual gay pride festivals that take place in cities around the world. What's more, it's the fifth consecutive year of this event!
The Proudmore Pride 2009 gathering proves that the Internet and MMORPG games like World of Warcraft continue to enthrall users who long to bring the comforts of their offline world into their online one.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Virtual Pride Festivals
- Creating virtual festivals could open up the opportunity to expand to a global audience and make events more accessible.
- Online Communities
- Building online communities around common interests and hobbies can lead to innovative ways of connecting and socializing.
- Gaming as a Social Platform
- Using video games as a platform for social interaction and activism has the potential to create a new, engaged audience.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Gaming Industry
- The gaming industry can create more opportunities for social interactions within games and cater to creating events that could bring gamers from all over the world.
- Event Planning Industry
- The event planning industry can explore virtual events to supplement in-person events and reach wider audiences.
- LGBTQ+ Industry
- The LGBTQ+ industry can use virtual events as a platform to celebrate pride and other events all year round, outside of the traditional parade season.
