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joeybee12

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Tue Feb 23, 2016, 05:06 PM Feb 2016

Justin Trudeau will make Canadian history by marching in Toronto Pride parade



Justin Trudeau will be the first sitting Canadian prime minister to participate in Toronto's Pride parade, its organizers have announced, when he marches in it later this year.

Trudeau, who was elected as the county's second-youngest prime minister in October, will headline the July 3 parade alongside activists from Black Lives Matter; a number of Ministers of Parliament; trans activists Alex Abramovich and Susan Gapka; and Michelle DuBarry, the Guinness World Record Holder for Oldest Performing Drag Queen.

We’re delighted to announce that @JustinTrudeau will be the first Prime Minister in history to attend #PrideTO! pic.twitter.com/PbAu4KAyRS

— Pride Toronto (@PrideToronto) February 22, 2016

On his personal Twitter account, Trudeau said he was looking forward to marching again — this time as prime minister. He previously participated in the parade as a candidate in 2015.

Very much look forward to being there again, this time as PM. #PrideTO https://t.co/cz5gBLZNyD

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 22, 2016

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