EDMONTON—The Edmonton Pride Festival Society has rejected the United Conservative Party’s application to participate in the 2018 pride parade. “The decision made to decline the UCP application to the parade was based on the content of their application, which did not sufficiently convince the selection committee that the UCP should be chosen over other organizations,” the Edmonton Pride Festival said in a release. “Our members will be on hand to participate in whatever way we can.” The pride festival is held early June every year in Edmonton. The event is organized by the Edmonton Pride Festival Society, a non-profit organization. The festival has grown over the years, which is why the society says it doesn’t have space for everyone who wants to march.

Source: thestar May 03, 2018 18:29 UTC