In photos: Saskatoon streets burst with Pride in annual parade

The largest parade in Saskatoon took over city streets on Saturday, when more than 150 floats and entries were a part of the annual Pride event

The largest parade in Saskatoon took over city streets on Saturday, when more than 150 floats and entries were a part of the annual Pride parade, while thousands of attendees lined the route near the riverbank and through downtown.

Photojournalist Heywood Yu was on hand to capture the sights of the event.

The parade passes Midtown in downtown Saskatoon.
The parade passes Midtown in downtown Saskatoon.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

A parade participant holds a sign during the parade on Saturday.
A parade participant holds a sign during the parade on Saturday.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

More than 150 floats took part in the parade.
More than 150 floats took part in the parade.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Parade participants were all smiles.
Parade participants were all smiles.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Lauretta Peters hold an umbrella during the parade.
Lauretta Peters hold an umbrella during the parade.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

A participant hands out Pride flags.
A participant hands out Pride flags.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Drag Queen Rita Baga took part in Saturday’s parade.
Drag Queen Rita Baga took part in Saturday’s parade.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

All the colours of Pride were on display.
All the colours of Pride were on display.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Spectators lined city streets for the 2024 parade.
Spectators lined city streets for the 2024 parade.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

MLA for Saskatoon Meewasin, Nathaniel Teed, waves a Pride flag.
MLA for Saskatoon Meewasin, Nathaniel Teed, waves a Pride flag.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Many signs carried a political message in Saturday’s parade.
Many signs carried a political message in Saturday’s parade.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Pride flags are carried by parade participants
Pride flags are carried by parade participantsPhoto by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

More than 150 floats took part in the parade.
More than 150 floats took part in the parade.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Brittney Ferch, left, and Lauretta Peters, right, of Salty Circus during the parade.
Brittney Ferch, left, and Lauretta Peters, right, of Salty Circus during the parade.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Pets also took part in the parade.
Pets also took part in the parade.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Bedazzled with Pride flags.
Bedazzled with Pride flags.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

In photos: Saskatoon streets burst with Pride in annual parade
A parade participant does a cartwheel during the parade.Photo by Heywood Yu /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

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