Pride Corner Withdraws Over Police Presence | Edmonton News

Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Pride Corner on Whyte is pulling out of this year’s Edmonton Pride Festival, citing deep concerns over police presence — especially after a police-affiliated group applied to march in the parade. The advocacy group says their withdrawal is a stand for their Black and Indigenous Trans and Queer community, whose safety and liberation are at stake. They believe staying involved won’t advance their goals. Festival organizers acknowledge the security presence is necessary for public safety, not an endorsement, and note enclosed walkways are available. This isn’t the first time police involvement…