Just saying - the one time i went, and wore a dress to a pride day gathering, the only person who spoke to me was a big tall black drag queen. I got the distinct impression he thought i was a short fat white guy in drag. Actually all he did was nod at me. Everybody else ignored me. I was just trying to look nice. I am cis-female, but my attitude is pretty androgynous, very laissez-faire. But gays think im straight, and straights think im gay.

If i were you, and at this point i know you fairly well, i'd say - maybe wear something over it you can keep on if you decide to? And like wear black hose underneath instead of hot pleather tights? KWIM? So you have a choice once you get there, and can be comfortable and participate and have fun either way, or half-way, or whatever!