Prince George RCMP officers will be taking an active part in this year's Pride Parade for the first time in the local event's 16-year history.
Members of both the Prince George RCMP detachment and North District headquarters office will be marching in Saturday's celebration of the local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community.
"The North District RCMP are proud to participate in this year's Pride Parade," RCMP northern B.C. commander Chief Supt. Rod Booth said in a news release. "Our involvement in this event allows us to celebrate differences within our own workforce and within the community."
Prince George Pride Society president Valentine Crawford said the group is welcoming the police department's participation with open arms.
"The Pride Parade continues to be a beacon of hope, strength, and visibility for the LGBT community around the world," Crawford said in a prepared statement.
The parade gets underway on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at city hall.
