At the first Pride parade, organizers were told they had to stay on the sidewalk. This Sunday’s edition will take over Douglas Street with 120 entries
At the first Pride Parade three decades ago, organizers who obtained a permit to hold the march were told they had to stay on the sidewalk.
Victoria Pride Week is even older than the parade, dating to 1981, a time when Victoria’s mayor declined to recognize the event, saying it would be “inappropriate.” “We introduced this section as a way for people who are new to Victoria, newly out or just celebrating a new label, to meet and make new friends,” said Ace Mann, president of the Victoria Pride Society.
This year’s parade will be led by members of the Songhees Nation, Indigenous elders and two-spirit guests, followed by close to 120 entries, including bands, non-profit groups, businesses and other organizations. The 1.6-kilometre route is much the same as last year — from the corner of Douglas and Fisgard streets, the parade will head south on Douglas, make a right at Humboldt Street, left on Government, right on Belleville and left on Menzies.
The festival grounds will open at 11 a.m., and entertainment kicks off at 1 p.m., with a long list of drag performers, DJs and other performers. The grounds will include around 130 vendors and a food court.
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