VIDEO: Vancouver Pride parade 2015 with host Ryan Steele

Selfies, smooches and a mandatory trans pledge

By Angelina Cantada • August 3, 2015 7:04 pm EDT

A few political no-shows and some glitches along the route couldn’t dampen the celebration of gay and especially trans Pride at this year’s Vancouver Pride parade, Aug 2. Daily Xtra’s video team captured all the highlights, with host Ryan Steele and videographer Angelina Cantada.

Watch our video above, and read the full story here.

Check back every day this week for slideshows from the parade, Pride weekend, and a peek behind-the-scenes with Ryan and the video team.

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