Capital Pride Parade 2009 video

Q: "How's it feel to be marching outside Harper's office?" A: "It won't be his office next year!"

By Michael Pihach • September 3, 2009 8:00 pm EDT

Roving Xtra.ca reporter Michael Pihach rubs shoulders with politicians, drag queens and leather men at the 2009 Capital Pride Parade in Ottawa. Check out his video below:

Also: be sure to check out the rest of our Capital Pride coverage, including a Pride photo gallery, Dyke March video and more.

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