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VIDEO: Vancouver’s 2013 Pride parade

Xtra's Blitz & Shitz columnist romps with the mayor, a reluctant premier and other participants

By Robin Perelle • August 5, 2013 4:12 pm EDT

Xtra’s video of the 2013 Vancouver Pride parade.

Videographer Jennifer Lee captures the vibe of Vancouver’s 2013 Pride parade, as Xtra‘s Blitz & Shitz columnist, Raziel, cavorts with police, a pornstar, a batsman, politicians (reluctant and gracious), Olympians and others from the more than 150 floats and entries who participated on Aug 4.

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