“Our community really rallies.”

That’s how Nicole Croteau, chairperson of Brockville Pride, described the level of support the community shows for the annual celebration of its 2SLGBTQIA+ members.

Brockville’s Pride Week culminated in Saturday’s Pride Parade, followed by a family-friendly drag show and vendor fair at Hardy Park. Croteau said the event continues to enjoy the support and participation of the city, with Mayor Matt Wren helping launch activities earlier in the week, as well as organizations such as the Brockville Police Service and Brockville Tourism.

“This year, we’ve had very positive feedback,” said Croteau.

While Pride Week does sometimes meet with pushback online, that doesn’t seem to extend beyond the confines of the internet, she added.

“In person, at events, we’v

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