Everyone loves a Nelson Pride Parade
By The Nelson Daily Staff
Nelson Pride weekend was another success, capped off again by the annual parade through the downtown core of Nelson Sunday afternoon.
Spectators lined Baker Street Sunday afternoon to watch Pride parade participants celebrate the day, waving rainbow flags and clever signs to cheer on the parade.
From rainbow face paint to homemade signs encouraging acceptance, equality and love, members of the community were everywhere to be seen in the crowd and the parade itself.
The first Pride parade on Baker Street and banner happened in 1996.
The Pride parade was a culmination of a week of celebration, beginning the flag raising at City Hall in Nelson on Monday.
This event is always one of the highlights of the week, it is such a visible statement of inclusion and belonging to kick off the week of events.
Some of the events during the week including Queer Games Night, All-Ages Coffee House, and a Hall of Fame event at the Nelson Public Library.
