Pride parade to roll through Red Deer

A pride parade will move through the streets of downtown Red Deer.

Following the trend of drive-by birthday celebrations, organizers say the parade will have participants displaying their pride from their vehicles, to ensure public health and safety.

The physically distanced event will kick off a month-long virtual pride celebration in central Alberta hosted by the Red Deer Queer Community Association (RDQCA).

The parade on Saturday, August 1 will start at 11 a.m. at the Black Knight Inn parking lot (2929 50 Ave.) and will head north down Gaetz Ave. and wind through downtown Red Deer via Ross Street.