Come rain or shine, Londoners weren’t going to be stopped from celebrating the return of the in-person Pride Parade.
Severe thunderstorms held off on Sunday afternoon while the 26th annual Pride Parade made its comeback.
Floats, vehicles, marchers, and performers set off from the Western Fair grounds before making their way down Dundas Street, Waterloo Street, Dufferin Street and then over to Victoria Park where the rest of the days’ events will continue.
MP Peter Fragiskatos, Dad Club London, the Thames Valley District School Board, Fanshawe College, local unions and legions, and London Transit are among those who participated in the parade.
Excited for today’s @prideldnfest parade with this great group. A wonderful celebration that is always a key part of the summer in London. #loveislove #ldnont pic.twitter.com/NiTpMMkewI
— Peter Fragiskatos (@pfragiskatos) July 24, 2022
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the London Pride Parade!#TVDSB is proud to celebrate the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ people and to stand against discrimination motivated by gender identity, expression, and sexual orientation. @prideldnfest pic.twitter.com/CvNEepUHY7
— Thames Valley DSB (@TVDSB) July 24, 2022
Our team is super excited to be taking part in the 26th Annual London Pride Parade! #Pride2022 #LdnOnt pic.twitter.com/YZL6VjlZrc
— London Transit (@LTCLdnOnt) July 24, 2022
An increased police presence marched in the parade and mingled in the crowd following a disturbance during the Wortley Pride Event a week ago.
The multi-day event closes in Victoria Park with a concert featuring ASKHER, Laura Gagnon, The Kate Channer Band, and Bif Naked.
