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Capital Pride parade in photos

Convoy travels through official Village for first time

By Xtra Editor • August 26, 2013 10:54 pm EDT

Credit: Ben Welland

  • Credit: Ben Welland

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The Capital Pride parade travelled through the officially designated Village for the first time on Aug 25.

Freelance photographer Ben Welland waded through the gays and glitter to capture the celebrations.

Click through the slideshow above for parade highlights.

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