Deep River wore its heart on its sleeve Saturday, as hundreds of people turned out to take part in a joyous celebration of Pride.
The Deep River Queer Connection (DRQC) sponsored the town’s second annual Pride parade.
Starting at the town hall parking lot, the parade circled the downtown before heading down Deep River Road and Brockhouse Way to further celebrations at the marina.
It was difficult to gauge the size of the crowd taking part, but estimates put the number at easily over 500, up to 650-plus, with many carrying signs of support, Pride flags, or simply decked out in all the colours of the rainbow.
Brie Birdsell, founder of DRQC, said she was “blown away” by the turnout.
“It blew my mind. Last year we had maybe 100 people at most, probably not even (that many), and this year… I don’t even know.
“It was just beautiful to see. It was phenomenal,” she said…
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