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CTV News
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Thousands celebrate love and identity at Halifax Pride Parade
People march in the Halifax Pride Parade, which took place Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Hafsa Arif/CTV Atlantic) A sea of rainbow flags waved amongst crowds dancing to thumping bass who took over the streets of downtown Halifax Saturday as thousands gathered for the 2025 Halifax Pride Parade, Saturday. 'I came out to today because I am married and in a same sex relationship, so I just think it's really important to come and support all of that and it's a lot of fun,' said one attendee. The parade featured dozens of groups including drag performers, youth organizations, local businesses and advocacy groups. Marchers waved signs while the parade floats blasted music and passed out stickers and candy. 'Pride is just so much fun,' said Paul Codder, parade participant. 'It's a way for us to get out in the community. All of us together. Us having a great time and to just be ourselves and be who we want to be.' Halifax Pride Parade People march in the Halifax Pride Parade, which took place Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Hafsa Arif/CTV Atlantic) Some families said showing up was about making a statement of support. The parade ended with cheers, confetti and hugs. A number of events organized by Halifax Pride continued afterwards, along with local events around the city. 'Love is love. It doesn't matter who you are. Who the person is, love is love [and] we're all here together,' Codder. Halifax Pride Parade A float is pictured in the Halifax Pride Parade, which took place Saturday, July 19, 2025. (Hafsa Arif/CTV Atlantic) For more pictures from Halifax Pride Parade click here. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
27-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Maritimers celebrate multiculturalism with music, food and games
Apex Language Career College (ALCC) hosted its first-ever event for Multiculturalism Day. (CTV Atlantic/Hafsa Arif)
CTV News
11-06-2025
- CTV News
Sister of missing NS woman Esther Jones speaks out
Sister of missing NS woman Esther Jones speaks out The sister of Esther Jones, who went missing nearly a year ago, speaks with CTV's Hafsa Arif.
CTV News
09-05-2025
- CTV News
Search for missing N.S. kids reaches one-week mark
Jack and Lily Sullivan have been missing for a week. (Source: Hafsa Arif/CTV News Atlantic)
CTV News
04-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Canadians mark 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic
A ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic was held Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Point Pleasant Park in Halifax. (Hafsa Arif/CTV Atlantic)
