‘Love is Love’: Record 134 entries in London Pride Parade

Thousands lined Queen’s Avenue in downtown London, Ont. for the 27th annual Pride London parade.

Thousands lined Queen’s Avenue in downtown London, Ont. for the 27th annual Pride London parade.

“Our program is ‘never turning backward, always looking forward,’” says Richard Renaud, president of Pride London.

With construction on Dundas Street, the parade was re-routed this year. The staging area became a bit chaotic before the festivities started, but went off without a hitch.

It was the largest parade in London history, with a record 134 entries.

“The pride celebration has always been one of the key points of London summer,” says Jay Stevens of Virgin Radio, who was walking in the parade with a bright pink suit.

“The fact that we're able to kind of come out and as a community just join and celebration of individuality and for us to be involved in this year after year after year and show our support to the community is just one of the highlights of our entire year.”