To me, the pride parades are no different than other celebrations like St. Patrick's Day parades, Puerto Rican day parades, etc. :) About churches, I don't think they should be forced to marry same sex couples if the priest/preacher is opposed to it for religious reasons. There are plenty of liberal churches (at least in my area) that openly welcome gays. They can get married in places like this. I've never made it to Burning Man, I think it must be a very interesting and colorful scene! :))