Edmonton Pride Parade

• Bomb threat prompted more visible police presence at Edmonton Pride parade

  EPS said there weren't more officers than normal at Edmonton's Pride parade but as a precaution, police adopted a more visible presence due to the bomb threat.

  Perspectives

  Aug 25
  
• Pride divided: Leadership under pressure as LGBTQ2 community looks to future

  Edmonton resident Phillip Goncalves says he couldn't sit idly by as local Pride organizers cancelled this year's parade amid conflicts over inclusivity.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2019
  
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• ‘Our actions caused pain’: Edmonton police chief apologizes to LGBTQ2 community on behalf of EPS

  McFee promised to stand against homophobia, transphobia and any other kind of marginalization or disrespect. He also announced two immediate actions being taken by EPS.

  Canada

  May 2, 2019
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• 2019 Edmonton Pride Festival cancelled

  It's normally one of the most well-attended events in Alberta's capital, but this year, the Edmonton Pride Festival won't take place at all, according to an email sent out by organizers Wednesday afternoon.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2019
• Knecht says Edmonton police strategy will ‘go beyond an apology’ to LGBTQ community

  Outgoing Edmonton police Chief Rod Knecht says instead of issuing an apology to the LGBTQ community, the service is developing a long-term strategy.

  Crime

  Oct 24, 2018
• Politicians weigh in on move to ban police, military from Edmonton Pride Parade

  Alberta United Conservative Party Leader Jason Kenney says banning police and military personnel from Edmonton's Pride Parade is regrettable and should be reconsidered. 

  Politics

  Jun 11, 2018
• Alberta RCMP wants to ‘improve relationship’ after protesters block Edmonton Pride Parade

  An Alberta RCMP spokesperson said he hopes that a brief protest at Edmonton's pride parade will open a dialogue between police and those members of the LGBTQ community who feel 'unsafe'.

  News

  Jun 10, 2018
• Edmonton Pride Parade continues after being stopped by demonstrators

  Old Strathcona was packed with people Saturday as the Pride Parade kicked off this year's Edmonton Pride Festival.

  News

  Jun 9, 2018
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• Police will not wear uniforms at 2018 Edmonton Pride Parade

  For the first time, officers with the Edmonton Police Service and RCMP will not wear their uniforms while participating in the Edmonton Pride Parade next month.

  Canada

  May 22, 2018
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• Edmonton Pride Festival rejects UCP’s application to march in Pride parade

  The festival said the application "did not meet expectations" laid out by the organizers. 

  May 3, 2018