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    The 31 Most Fabulous Gay Pride Parade Looks

    The best sequins, nipple tape, wigs, sombreros, Speedos, dyed beards, and more from the past two decades.

    1. If there's one thing you can expect from New York's pride parade, it's costumes.

    2. Full maquillage and feather boas, despite the heat.

    3. Wonderful fashion statements will be made all around us.

    4. Sun protection won't be forgotten.

    5. Eye-catching Speedos are to be expected.

    6. Delightful sequined Speedos are practically guaranteed.

    7. Some will opt for comfortable shoes.

    8. Others, high heels.

    9. But the hair will be higher.

    10. Costumes will put Heidi Klum's Halloween efforts to shame.

    11. Queen Elizabeth? Sure, why not!

    12. The attention to detail will compete a Parisian coutourier.

    13. Facial hair might be dyed.

    14. Face paint will be applied liberally.

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    16. Body paint, too.

    17. Ladylike elegance will also have its place.

    18. Dogs will surely get in on the action.

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    20. And don't forget about festive bikes.

    21. Or My Little Pony accessories.

    22. Patriotism will be on display.

    23. You might feel, at times, like you're at Carnivale.

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    25. Statement purses should abound.

    26. Matching your friend won't be a faux pas.

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    28. Fashion paradoxes will render couples impossibly adorable.

    29. Basically, true originals will be all around you.

    30. And rainbows. Beautiful, wonderful rainbows.

    31. When it's over, you might just need to sit down.