Top 5 reasons why straight girls need a male gay best friend for the Pride parade (Toronto version).

1. He gives you an excuse to check out the lubed up men with the sole reason of picking one out for him.

2. You’d have a much better chance of getting on a float.

3. He can help you get the attention of that hot bartender at Woody’s, even if it’s hopeless.

4. He shares your great taste in music and will dance shamelessly with you to Madonna, Cher and Lady GaGa.

5. You can hob knob with Kathleen Wynne at the parade.

Happy Pride, all.