Haley Robinson is this year's Capital Pride Grand Marshall.
Capital Pride issued four 'commitments' last week, including pledges to recognize the 'ongoing genocide' in Gaza and look at sponsorships through a boycott lens. While that's led Ottawa's mayor to pull out of Capital Pride's events, others say Pride is political by nature.Haley Robinson is this year's Capital Pride grand marshal.
Despite the response, Capital Pride executive director Callie Metler said Saturday that they're committed to hosting a festival that welcomes everyone. Callie Metler is the executive director of Capital Pride and says the statement wasn't intended to exclude anyone. Some people celebrating the first day of Pride said they're welcoming the discussion the statement sparked.
"You can be any religion or have any belief, but still participate, still show love and solidarity," said de Armero, adding it was unfortunate some people were pulling out of Capital Pride events.Adrian de Armero has been attending Pride events in Ottawa for about six years, and said he hopes people will still come together and celebrate. Haley Robinson, Capital Pride's grand marshal, also weighed in while attending CANFAR's brunch.
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