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LGBTQ+ people see enough hate in our lives, without 'Gotcha' bait posts. 3: No bait-and-switch postsīait and switch type threads, where the title makes them look like a bigot but the body is supportive, are not allowed on r/lgbt. This is not a place to tell people that they need to reclaim a pejorative so you can use it, that they should laugh at jokes about them, or that they otherwise just "shouldn't be so sensitive." For lightly moderated LGBT-related discussion, we recommend /r/ainbow. If you find yourself corrected for making this error, please try to learn from it. Anyone can make a mistake and accidentally say something hurtful or triggering. 2: Must have willingness to learn no 'you're too sensitive'ĭemonstrate a willingness to learn. Do not try to start an argument for the sake of an argument. No GSRM-Phobic content (i.e: homophobia, bi/panphobia, transphobia, aphobia, as well as racism, serophobia, ableism, or sexism) If you are submitting a post that contains hateful remarks or triggering language, please precede your post's title with. All are welcome to participate who agree to follow the rules outlined below: Rules 1: Be respectful As the event usually takes place towards the end of July, you can also expect beautiful warm weather to celebrate your pride in.This subreddit is by and for people who are Gender, Sexual and Romantic Minorities (GSRM), including but by no means limited to LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) people, and respect for our diversity and experiences is paramount. The procession starts at 12 noon at the intersection of Robson and Thurlow Street, then travels west along Robson, before finishing up at the Sunset Beach Festival site.Īlong with the Pride Parade, you can look forward to a host of different events scattered throughout the city, including Picnic in the Park, Davie Street Pride Party, and the popular Sunset Beach Festival. This is the largest Pride Parade in Western Canada, and one of the biggest in North America, welcoming roughly 150 entries. The event includes a range of pride-related entertainment, with the highlight arguably being the Pride Parade. It comes as no surprise then that its annual pride celebrations go off. What initially started as a low-key demonstration covering just one side of the street in 1978, has now evolved into a lively, outspoken, and larger than life event which colors the city streets each year.Īs a whole, Canada is an extremely LGBTQ-friendly country, having legalized gay marriage as far back as 2005. This iconic event set the precedence for Gay Pride Vancouver, and in 1978, the city celebrated its very first Pride Parade. Pride celebrations in Vancouver kicked off as early as 1973, when the Gay Alliance Toward Equality, often referred to as GATE, organized a special picnic and art exhibit in Ceperley Park.
Gay Pride Vancouver brings together members of the LGBTQ community and their allies to celebrate the unique spirit and culture of the rainbow community by producing quality, inclusive events including the annual Pride Parade.