Share this Story : Capital Pride 2024: What you need to know before the big weekend Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Life Capital Pride 2024: What you need to know before the big weekend From a star-studded drag show to the signature parade, here’s a look at what Ottawa's Pride Week has in store. Author of the article: Staff Reporter Published Aug 21, 2024 • Last updated 24 minutes ago • 2 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account.
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Article content Lingering controversy aside, Capital Pride will proceed as planned. The festival, held every August in Ottawa since 1986, celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and commemorates the first gay rights demonstration in Canada. Over 150 people marched on Parliament Hill the same month in 1971 to demand equal rights, a moment that continues to shape the city’s Pride celebrations.
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