MP Stephen Fuhr - holding onto a huge rainbow flag - guided thousands of people walking in the Kelowna pride rally on Saturday afternoon.
The MP was the grand marshal for the Kelowna pride march and rally, which had the theme "We Are One" this year. Fuhr wasn’t the only well-known face, though. Premier Christy Clark made an appearance and so did Mayor Colin Basran and his family.
According to Sydney Lawson, President and Director of Transgender Development, last year’s march saw more than 3,000 people. This year, she said more than 4,000 people attended.
Families, friends, businesses and local groups grabbed their colourful clothing, rainbow flags and signs, and gathered at Stuart Park.
For one walker, Jake Spence, this was his second year taking part in the Kelowna pride festivities.
"I came out because last year was really fun. I missed the march last year, which was a shame. It's nice to come out here and see all these like-minded people celebrating a really cool thing."
His friend Cole Flick-Belus joined him.
Flick-Belus had never been to Kelowna pride before, but he was at Vancouver’s pride earlier this summer. He said even though Kelowna’s pride was smaller, he liked that because the march was short and sweet. Plus it didn't take four hours to complete.
"It's a good time to celebrate who you are and pride is always fun," he said.
Festivities will continue on Saturday afternoon at City Park until 4 p.m.
To view all of the Kelowna pride pictures taken by KelownaNow, click here.
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