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True Colors tour stops in Vancouver

Event featured Cyndi Lauper, Rosie, B-52s

By James Loewen • July 3, 2008 8:00 pm EDT

SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS. Sarah McLachlan, Rosie O'Donnell, Cyndi Lauper sang together on-stage at the Jul 2 Vancouver concert. Credit: James Loewen photo

The True Colors 2008 tour touched down in Vancouver Jul 2.

The event, in its second year, raises awareness and funds for the gay rights struggle in both the United States and Canada. This year, the tour is partnering with Egale, Canada’s gay and lesbian lobby group.

Cyndi Lauper, Rosie O’Donnell, Sarah McLachlan, The B-52s and others performed at the concert.

Xtra.ca videographer James Loewen was there. Check out his video report below:

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