When is calgary pride 2011

Calgary held its first Pride festival in June of in order to fundraise to send athletes to the Gay Games, according to Calgary Pride. At this march, many participants wore facial coverings.

The federal law was expanded to include gender identity in In , a decision was made by Pride Calgary to move the parade from June to September. Or for the fact that in the gay world, the Penis supported the Clitoris? Well this year it all happened! Even The Honourable Mayor Nenshi took front row and marshalled the parade, the first mayor in the 21 year history of the event! Ryan, aka Mr. Fab immrfabulous , is the founder of our multi-award-winning lifestyle blog. Megan, aka M.

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Their first festival in includes a concert, workshops, a dance, and a family picnic — but no public rally or protest.

Svend Robinson, June 16, Photo: Luke Shwart. The Supreme Court decision forces Alberta to include sexual orientation as a prohibited ground for human rights discrimination. Alberta Premier Ralph Klein blusters, and stirs up his socially conservative base, but in the end capitulates. Joe Clark, June 10, Photo: Grant Neufeld. The Crown eventually drops charges in citing changing community standards.

Police Chief Jack Beaton says publicly he disapproves of the protestors. Photo: Kevin Allen. Email Address:. Kevin Allen is the research lead of the Calgary Gay History Project whose family has lived in Calgary for four generations. Calgary Gay History. Skip to content.