Ottawa Police celebrates Pride week by marching in Pride Parade

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service would like to remind residents of Ottawa that the Pride Parade will be taking place on Sunday, August 25, 2013 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau will march in the parade; joined by members of the Ottawa Police Service and the Ottawa Police Liaison Committee for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans (GLBT) communities.

“We’re inviting all of the community to join us at the 27th annual Pride Parade and show support for our members and the GLBT communities,” said Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau.

This year’s Capital Pride theme is “Be Loud, Be Proud”.

The parade route will begin at Bank Street and Gladstone Avenue; proceed north on Bank Street, east on Laurier Avenue and conclude at the Festival Plaza at City Hall on Lisgar Street.

There will be a variety of vendors, information booths, and entertainment at Festival Plaza.

For a complete list of events taking place during Capital Pride Week, please visit http://capitalpride.ca/events

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