The CBC reports:
Organizers of the Montréal Pride festival have cancelled today’s parade. They cited a lack of security staff for the parade route, adding that the decision was made in collaboration with Montreal police. Events taking place at the Esplanade du Parc olympique from 2 p.m., including the closing show with Pabllo Vittar, will go on as as planned. Tens of thousands of people were expected to attend today’s parade.
Organizers of the Montréal Pride festival have cancelled today’s parade, citing a lack of security staff for the parade route. Tens of thousands of people were expected to attend. The festival’s other events will go ahead as planned. https://t.co/KkczF6haOR
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) August 7, 2022
?????é ?????é?? ????? ?????? ?? ?????????: A lack of sufficient personnel to ensure security along the route has forced the organizers to cancel the event in agreement with the SPVM. Come join us at the Esplanade of the Olympic Park as of 2 p.m.
— Fierté MTL Pride (@FierteMTLPride) August 7, 2022