Rainbow flags and politics on display at Montreal pride parade
Cheering crowds lined the streets as activists, politicians and brightly costumed performers danced and cheered as the march stretched over more than two kilometres.
Gregg Blachford, a member of LGBTQ seniors group Gay and Grey, says the event for him is all about good energy and fun for people of different ages.
The mood was upbeat despite controversies in recent days that threatened to overshadow the event.
The marchers included members of Jewish LGBTQ+ group Ga'ava, which was briefly banned from attending over comments its president made about pro-Palestinian groups.
Organizer Fierté Montréal reversed the ban last week and reaffirmed that 'all communities' were welcome to participate in the events for the 11-day festival.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 10, 2025.
Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
'Australia will recognize the State of Palestine,' Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says
Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signaling they would do so.
CBS News
4 hours ago
- CBS News
Denver's Cinema Q brings queer stories, history and community to the big screen
Denver's only queer film festival lit up the Sie FilmCenter this weekend with a marathon of films from around the globe, each one celebrating diverse identities and backgrounds. CinemaQ, hosted by Denver Film, invited audiences to immerse themselves in a weekend of storytelling that went far beyond entertainment. "It's so important nowadays to give the queer community a space to showcase their voice," said Esther Lopez, Event Specialist at Denver Film. "It creates a space for others to feel in community with each other." Author Phil Nash, who wrote LGBTQ Denver, says the festival also plays a vital role in preserving the city's queer history. "I want to make sure our history as the LGBTQ community is not erased," he said. Across three days, more than 14 queer films were screened, followed by the lively Pride Palooza celebration and a panel discussion that brought generations together. "The most important part of the discussion was that it was intergenerational," said Nash. The event showcased that when queer generations share the screen, they also share strength, history and joy. Sunday's Pride Palooza featured 10 local queer vendors, a food truck, a live DJ, Meininger's crafts and a gender-affirming clothing swap in partnership with The Clothing Cycle, which ensures all donated clothing stays out of landfills. The celebration leaned on collaboration, highlighting local organizations such as Fortaleza Familiar and West of 50, both deeply rooted in serving the community.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Thousands celebrate Pride in packed Montreal streets
The streets of Montreal were packed for the city's Pride parade on Sunday. Despite some controversy leading up to it, thousands of people showed up downtown to celebrate and embrace diversity. Global's Elizabeth Zogalis reports.
