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Queens in contour and heels, and mustachoied kings hit the field after the crowd joined the players for a rendition of O Canada, on the national holiday.
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Mayor Lisa Helps, playing for the drag kings team, throws the first pitch to kick off the 22nd Annual Memorial Dragball Game at Vic West Park, Sunday. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS
Back for her second year of drag ball action, called the game a good mix of fun and exposure for the LGBTQ community.
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Power duo Duke and Jett, held it down for the kings with a solid hit and a snag at short stop that gave them an early lead.
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Visit online for a complete list of pride events happening in and around Victoria this week.
The 25th Annual Victoria Pride Parade leaves the corner of Pandora and Government at 11 a.m. winding its way to MacDonald park where the Pride Festival runs until 6 p.m.
