7 fun photos from Vancouver’s Davie Street block party 2017

1. This effusive welcome.

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2. The freedom to dance with abandon.

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3. This kiss

Two bearded men kissing at Davie Street party.

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4. This moment of lesbian love.

Lesbian couple holding hands at Davie Street party.

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5. A naughty puppy.

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6. This show of rainbows and consent culture.

Two people at the David Street party, one wearing rainbow suspenders.

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7. This long pink sword.

Cosplayer holding a long pink sword at the Davie Street party.

Credit: Wulfric Odinson/Xtra

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