a sizable gay population. Not sure how it compares to other cities. I've heard Birmingham has a large community too. This parade wasn't about gayness however. It was a tribute to Buddy D (long time saints and sports radio commentator) who said that if the saints ever went to the super bowl he would wear a dress down bourbon street. Unfortunately, Buddy D never got to see that, he passed a few years ago. So, all of his fans were parading in tribute to him. I'm sure he was smiling as he looked down.