The first ever gay pride parade in Abbotsford, B.C. kicked off at 3 p.m. this afternoon.
Previous attempts to hold a pride parade in the deeply religious area of the Fraser Valley were met with severe opposition, but this year, the family-friendly event went forward.
Marchers gathered at the Matsqui Recreation Centre at 2:30 p.m. ahead of the 3 p.m. walk to Civic Plaza.
The walk will be followed by a free barbecue, speeches, film screening and panel discussion.
The event organizers, Fraser Valley Youth Society, celebrate diversity in gender and sexuality among youth.
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