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Further details on the London Pride Festivalcan be found online at Pridelondon.ca or in the attached Pride Guide. While festival has occurred many years and the Parade for 22 years, 2016 has been a banner year for the Board. The Festivaland Parade have gained tremendous traction, positiveattention and recognition as a legitimatecultural festivalin London.
In addition to the array of festival events orchestrated this year, Pride London Festivalwas thrilled to host the 2016 Fierte Canada Pride and InterPride Region 7 Conference and AGM. This brought together Pride organizers from across the country to network, learn and share experiences. Premiere Kathleen Wynne delivered the keynote address, assistingthe event and this group to gain much positiveattention for our City.
The Pride London FestivalBoard stepped up in a responsive wayin the wake of the Orlando massacre, helping to organize and host a candle lightvigilattended by so many that it required video broadcast outside the host location.
Further, the Pride London FestivalBoard tvasinstrumental in assistingwith creation of London’s rainbow crosswalks.
How has the initiativecontributed to the promotion of diversity,race relations, inclusivityand human rightsin London and promoting London as a welcomingcityP
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