Photo: Vancouver Pride Society; Pride parade attendees carry a giant rainbow flag in downtown Vancouver
Over the course of more than forty years, Vancouver’s Pride Parade has seen considerable and exciting evolution. This year’s Pride Parade takes place July 31, with a diverse line-up of Pride Week events that run from July 21 to August 1.
Vancouver’s Pride Parade initially started as a protest and has since expanded to become an inclusive celebration of the 2SLGBTQAI+ communities. Michelle Fortin, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Vancouver Pride Society (VPS), says the first Pride Parade was very much about being visible and proud. “It was about taking up space.
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