Artists from the Ottawa Burlesque Festival strike a pose. Credit: Zara Ansar
This Pan Am flight attendant will get you where you need to go. Credit: Zara Ansar
One of the living fixtures outside the museum. Credit: Zara Ansar
David Copperfield onstage. Credit: Zara Ansar
Koko Domenique stops for a quick photo before wowing the crowds. Credit: Zara Ansar
7• Miles Zinya in a classic Backstreet Boys ensemble. Credit: Zara Ansar
One of many drag king performers. Credit: Zara Ansar
Two delicate queens take a breather after performing. Credit: Zara Ansar
Emily, in a Closer wig, explores the out-of-doors. Credit: Zara Ansar
Capital Pride has a new program through which the organization forges partnerships in the broader community. On Aug 15, it teamed up with the Museum of Nature to run a special edition of Nature Nocturne, not usually held in summer, to kick off Pride.
The museum was lit in purple, and a 60-foot Pride flag was hung across the back of the building, visible to everyone driving by on the highway. Inside, the program featured a preview of the Ottawa Burlesque Festival, drag kings and queens, collective crafts, DJs and more.
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