Why does everyone get so worked up about this, we're entitled to opinions and entitled to voice them, but who cares.
A bunch of fellow humans want to walk/dance through the streets, wearing costumes and makeup (or not), having fun.
It generates revenue, if Siam can make it an annual thing, and do it properly, the money and exposure can be substantial.
And we always have the option to start our own event, Fat Bastard Beer Belly Day or White Honky Pride Day.
Marching, lurching, staggering white guys, drunk and belligerent, dressed in flips flops, and singlets that aren't quite long enough so they show just right amount of underbelly, shouting occasional obscenities at onlookers. Not sure what the anthem blasting out of low quality stereo speakers should be though. Suggestions?
* there will be some scuffles for sure heh, ladyboi love be crazy.