Ottawa Pride parade cancelled due to pro-Palestinian protesters
Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked Ottawa's Capital Pride parade to demand reinstatement of solidarity with Palestinians and official apologies, leading to cancellation despite over 6,000 registered participants.
- Ottawa's Capital Pride parade scheduled for Sunday, August 24, 2025, was cancelled after pro-Palestinian protesters obstructed the procession close to Parliament Hill.
- The disruption follows a 2024 controversy when Capital Pride expressed solidarity with Palestinians, leading to boycotts by elected officials and removal of related statements.
- Queers for Palestine – Ottawa and Labour for Palestine Ottawa held a noon rally at Confederation Park and later halted the parade to voice demands for transparency and renewed support.
- More than 175 groups and over 6,000 people had registered for the parade, and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe called the blockage "deeply regrettable" while expressing pride in celebrating Pride all week.
- The cancellation underscores ongoing tensions within the community and indicates continued challenges for Capital Pride's relations with activists and officials over political solidarity issues.
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Ottawa Pride parade cancelled due to pro-Palestinian protesters
OTTAWA — Ottawa's annual Pride parade was cancelled Sunday after being disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters. A group called Queers for Palestine - Ottawa had organized a rally to coincide with the Pride parade.
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