Proud and out and about

Proud and out and about

Surrey's first pride parade joins annual pride festival at Holland Park.




Photos by Boaz Joseph / The Leader

Surrey’s first pride parade took place on Sunday.

About 200 people marched from the city hall plaza to Holland Park to join the annual Pride Festival for entertainment, food and music.

 

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