Mayo, Yukon Pride parade ‘epitomizes community,’ organizer says – CBC

Jun 10, 2024

Attendees say Friday’s celebration was Mayo’s 1st Pride parade

A student in Mayo, Yukon, was the driving force for a Pride parade in the community and says it’s in honour of her late aunt.

The village of about 500 hosted the event on Friday with over 50 people gathering at the J.V. Clarke School to celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Tara McCauley, the school’s vice principal, said Ava Young began asking if the school could host the event two years ago. This year, McCauley said the school was able to make it happen.

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