Hey, here's an idea...

Reading Ross K's list of stuff the Harper Cons are doing to "celebrate" the War of 1812 gives me an idea.
Maybe if the gay pride parades across the country promised an "1812" theme this year, the feds would give them money?

How about some rainbow flags mixed with the Union Jacks?

Commander Brock look-alike contests?

There's lots of costumes. We could have floats of "1812 drag", with feathers and plumes and medallions and fancy hats

1812 has lots of fireworks potential

And there's even a navy connection!

So what's not to like?