Lois Szabo was the grand marshal for the 2017 Calgary Pride Parade. Alberta Premier Rachel Notley was in the spirit of the event at the 2017 Calgary Pride Parade, applauding Calgarians celebrating Alberta's 'diversity' and 'inclusion.' Tens of thousands of Calgarians took to the streets for the 2017 Calgary Pride Parade. (Kate Adach/CBC)Sitting on the sidelinesThe lead up to Calgary Pride weekend was marked by Calgary Pride putting a ban on uniformed Calgary Police officers marching in the event. Members of the Calgary Police Service were banned by Calgary Pride from marching in uniform at the 2017 Calgary Pride Parade.

Source: CBC News September 03, 2017 22:09 UTC