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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Winnipeg Pride marches on during Manitoba's ongoing state of emergency over wildfires
More than 10,000 people walked through downtown Winnipeg on Sunday as the annual Pride parade marched on amid Manitoba's ongoing state of emergency. Thousands more people cheered and waved flags in support of the 2SLGBTQ+ community as they lined up along the smoky parade route from the Manitoba Legislature to The Forks, where Pride Festival events were planned to run into the evening. Pride Winnipeg president Barry Karlenzig said it's not only an important time for the community to come together, but also to acknowledge Pride's roots as a political protest movement. "It is a time to be loud and proud but also acknowledge what is going on up north," Karlenzig said, referring to the wildfires. He said Pride Winnipeg is donating half of the scholarship money raised over the weekend to the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs to help First Nations that have had to evacuate. "What Pride means to me is recognizing and remembering those who paved the way for where you are today and making sure that we take our privilege and our power to build it forward for the next generation," he said. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew was among the thousands marching on Sunday. "This year, it's very unique with the wildfires. So we're celebrating Pride within a state of emergency," Kinew told CBC, adding that Pride could be a positive outlet for people affected by wildfire evacuations. "It's important for us to move ahead with Pride because even in these more challenging moments, it's still a good opportunity for Manitobans to show who we are as a province," he said. Winnipeggers of all ages came out to celebrate Pride on Sunday. Terra Morrissette, who attended the parade with her children, told CBC News it's important for her to be at Pride to show her children that she loves them and supports them for exactly who they are. "It's always nice to see everybody coming out as a community, whether you are gay, straight, bi, trans, an ally. It's so nice that everybody can come together and be prideful of who you are," Terra said. Her son Fizz Morrissette has been attending the Pride parade for the past four years and said he feels like he can express himself fully there. "Having this parade every year just means so much to me because I get to be myself to my full extent," he said. Representatives from school divisions also walked in the parade, as students and educators showed up for 2SLGBTQ+ youth. Teacher Jeremy Stubler said he brought his family to the event on Sunday to support the students he works with, while showing his young son the importance of acceptance. "We want him to know when he grows up that he can be whoever he wants and do whatever he wants and being at an event like this is really important to see that," Stubler said. He said Pride is also a fun, colourful and exciting event for everyone. To Stephanie Cielen, Pride is "just pure happiness" and is an event that she looks forward to "every day of the year." "This brings me more joy than anything," she said. This year, Pride Winnipeg's Karlenzig said about 140 organizations walked and rolled down the streets with colourful displays. That's nearly triple the number of entries compared to when he first started with Pride Winnipeg a decade and a half ago. Six marching bands helped provide the soundtrack, playing popular songs from artists like Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan. "I'm feeling absolutely amazing to see the amount of diversity today, the amount of floats and the passion," Karlenzig said. "It just brings a tear to my eye after 15 years."
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Thousands march through Downtown Pittsburgh in celebration of Pride 2025
Thousands marched through Downtown Pittsburgh in celebration of Pride. Liberty Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh transformed into every color of the rainbow as the Pride Parade stepped off at noon on Sunday. This was Erin Robinson's first time at Pittsburgh Pride. She met her support system in State College, which she said changed her life. 'The biggest thing the LGBT community does is we help give each other resources,' said Robinson. Pride marched across the Andy Warhol Bridge, into Allegheny Commons Park, where 300 vendors were there to pitch into the celebration. Organizers say Pittsburgh Pride represents resilience, after many corporate sponsors pulled out amid the current political climate. The community said they are sticking together to uplift one another. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Cara Delevingne flaunts her incredible abs in crop top as she parties with pals at WeHo Pride Parade
Cara Delevingne flaunted her supermodel physique in a crop top and jorts as she partied with her pals at the WeHo Pride Parade on Sunday. The British model, 32 - who describes herself as queer and pansexual - turned heads as she enjoyed a day out at the three-day festival. She was pictured out and about celebrating diversity and the LGBTQ + alongside the likes of Jodie Sweetin and Sutton Stracke at West Hollywood Park. Cara recently attended the Cannes Film Festival, and it seems the party doesn't stop there as she continued into the month of June over the weekend. She looked in good spirits as she was seen waving a huge branded fan above her head whilst pictured on the street and in a vintage Cadillac coupe car. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Cara looked incredible in a grungy outfit, which saw her wearing a cropped white vest and black suit jorts with her purple thong peeping out, which she paired with a cream crochet vest. She added some huge sunglasses and a pair of heavy duty boots to complete the look. The model's eccentric display of tattoos were on show, and she seemed to be having a good time in animated snaps. Meanwhile, she was joined by other famous faces at the parade, as they posed in a vintage Cadillac coupe together. It comes after she managed to avoid an awkward run-in with her 'ex-girlfriend' Paris Jackson last month as they were both spotted out and about in Cannes. It was seven years ago, a then 19-year-old Paris and 25-year-old Cara seemingly went public with their relationship after months of speculation. The pair - who have matching red rose tattoos - were spotted sealing their love with a passionate kiss at the end of a double date with Paris's actor godfather Macaulay Culkin and his girlfriend. Paris is now engaged to music producer Justin Long, announcing her engagement at the end of last year. Cara is now dating girlfriend Minke, after the couple met when they were students at the £52,000-per-year Bedales boarding school in Hampshire. However, they only started dating in 2022 after being reunited at an Alanis Morissette concert. Cara has credited Minke with helping her stay on the road to sobriety. She told Elle UK last July: 'My girlfriend has been really wonderful in introducing me to a lot of things and people. 'Being with my girlfriend, in this relationship, there are just so many things that came at once that have made me so happy and comfortable with who I am.' Cara and Minke have kept a low profile since confirming their budding romance three years ago. The supermodel, who came out as pansexual in 2020, opened up to Vogue during a recent interview. 'It was more that I just decided to put my cards on the table and say, "look, I'm in love, I'm in love with who I'm in love with",' she stated about 'coming out'. 'I was done with being ashamed for who I loved and who I was. So for me it was more just being like, love is love, and we should be able to love who we want.'
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Google, Home Depot pull sponsorship from Pride Toronto weeks before festival
Canada's largest pride parade is facing yet another setback, after two more key sponsors pull sponsorships from Pride Toronto. With the festival just weeks away, it's created more disappointment and frustration. Lexy Benedict has reaction from the community and organizers.
CBC
11 hours ago
- General
- CBC
Winnipeg Pride marches on during Manitoba's ongoing state of emergency over wildfires
More than 10,000 people walked through downtown Winnipeg on Sunday as the annual Pride Parade marched on amid Manitoba's ongoing state of emergency. Thousands more cheered and waved flags in support of the 2SLGBTQ+ community as they lined up along the smoky parade route from the Manitoba Legislature to The Forks. Pride Winnipeg president Barry Karlenzig said the number of participants and attendees is among the largest he's seen during his 15 years with the organization. He said it's not only an important time for the community to come together, but also to acknowledge Pride's roots as a political protest movement. "It is a time to be loud and proud but also acknowledge what is going on up north," Karlenzig said. He said Pride Winnipeg is donating half of the scholarship money raised over the weekend to the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs to help First Nations that had to evacuate due to wildfire threat. "What Pride means to me is recognizing and remembering those who paved the way for where you are today and making sure that we take our privilege and our power to build it forward for the next generation," he said. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew was among the thousands marching on Sunday.
