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Ottawa Pride Guide 2018

Pride theme: "commUNITY" Welcome to the 2018 Ottawa Capital Pride Festival, promising to be the grandest edition yet! From August 19 to 26, the LGBTQ2+ community and allies gathered for a week of celebration, connection, and advocacy. The festival showcased an expanded street festival, more community events, and two days of mainstage programming and entertainment. Themed "commUNITY," the festival paid tribute to the power of community, recognizing individuals and groups locally, nationally, and globally advocating for LGBTQ2+ rights. Highlighting organizations like Ten Oaks Project, MAX Ottawa, Gay Muslims United, SAEFTY, and the AIDS Committee of Ottawa, the theme celebrated those working daily to create an inclusive and safe community. It also stood in solidarity with activists facing state-sponsored homophobia in countries like Russia, Iran, Uganda, and others. The festival featured a diverse range of events, emphasizing the strength and unity of communities pushing for change. The Pride Parade, a vibrant symbol of visibility and acceptance, embodied the spirit of "commUNITY." Gratitude was extended to the dedicated team behind the festival — volunteers, staff, operations team m

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