Dyke March

13 photos of beautiful individuality from Vancouver’s Dyke March 2017

As queer women and allies claim their space on the Drive

By Wulfric Odinson • August 7, 2017 6:34 pm EDT

1. This moment of newlywed love.

2. This beautiful family.

A mom and her three children. — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

3. This touch of gay.

Person wearing a t-shirt that says — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

4. These fabulous people and their dog.

5. This group of sultry humans.

6. This couple lost in the moment.

A couple sits together at the Dyke March festival. — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

7. These proud femmes sharing their pride.

Two women carry a sign that says, "Proud to be femme" as someone reads it at the Dyke March. — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

8.These two badass humans just hanging out.

Two people at the Dyke March festival. — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

9. This moustache.

A woman on a motorcycle sports a playful rainbow moustache. — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

10. This shirt and this smile.

Woman wearing a "Love happens here" tank top. — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

11. These people enjoying the post-march festival.

Two people watch the show at the Dyke March festival. — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

12. This statement of truth.

A woman wears a shirt that says, — Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

13. This roar.

The Dykes of Bikes lead the 2017 Dyke March. — Credit: Wulfic Odinson/Xtra

Watch our live video of the 2017 Dyke March here:

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