Photos: Ottawa Pride Festival draws record crowd to downtown
By MaKade Rios
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Ophelia Evans embraces 'Southclaw Sam' mascot of the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp during the 5th annual Ottawa Family Pride Festival parade on June 13, 2026 on Lasalle St. in Ottawa. (MaKade Rios for Shaw Local)
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