Montréal’s Gay Pride Parade 2008 August 13, 2008

The 2008 Montréal LGBTA Parade is scheduled for Sunday August 17 2008, beginning at 13:00. The parade will start on the corner of de Lorimier Avenue and René-Lévesque Boulevard East and travel west, through the Village, culminating on Saint-Hubert Street. Following this, crowds are invited to continue the celebrations on Sainte-Catherine Street East, between Saintt-Hubert and Papineau, where local businesses and organizations are planning various activities and surprises.

The parade will feature floats from hundreds of local sports teams, cultural and religious groups as well as other gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender organizations. The parade will also feature both gay and gay-friendly businesses who join us in celebrating the significant contributions of their LGBTA employees and clients.

These events honour an important tradition that began in Montreal in 1979. Célébrations LGBTA Montréal is also thrilled to announce this year’s parade will fall under the artistic direction of Mr. Stéphane Casselot, and the participating groups and businesses will be encouraged to design their floats incorporating the theme of “Here comes the circus! ”.

Official Website: http://www.celebrations-lgbta.org/