11 photos of New West coming out rainbows

As Columbia Street shuts down for the 2017 Pride festival


1. Keeping it cool.

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2. Bubbles, beads and community spirit.

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3. Trust me, I’m a unicorn.

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4. Loud, proud and always dressed for the occasion.

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5. My kind of authority figure.

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6. Volunteering with a smile.

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7. This show of solidarity in ministry.

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8. This stuffy.

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9. Never mind, it’s the furry life for me.

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10. Striking a sunset pose.

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11. Spreading joy from protest to Pride.

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