Agreement allows police in Vancouver Pride parade, but changes will be made
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Police Department says its members will walk in the city’s Pride parade this year.
The department says representatives have been in discussion with groups including the Vancouver Pride Society and police officers will be allowed to take part, although some changes will be made.
A department news release says no marked police vehicles will be included in the 2017 parade and officers will walk as part of the City of Vancouver’s entry, along with city staff and members of Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services.
About 80 per cent of the department’s Pride contingent will walk in T-shirts, while another 20 per cent will be in uniform.