Toronto Gay Pride—politics, drag and dancing

Politicos and celebrities marched with drag queens in this year’s Pride parade in Toronto. Some were armed with water guns. Below, Rick Mercer and Belinda Stronach.

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Proud Liberals carry the Liberal banner, while Bob Rae carries the Canadian flag.

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Liberal MP Dr. Carolyn Bennett.

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Liberal MP Rob Oliphant.

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Toronto Mayor David Miller.

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Toronto mayoral candidate George Smitherman.

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Toronto mayoral candidate Rocco Rossi.

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Ontario Liberal MPP Glen Murray (middle).

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NDP float.

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NDP leader Jack Layton (in pink).

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NDP MP Olivia Chow.

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Green leader Elizabeth May.

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Pride grand marshals Todd Klinck and Mandy Goodhandy.