Being gay and coming out is getting a little easier for the queer community in Happy Valley-Goose Bay in Labrador. The community celebrated the first ever Pride march on Saturday.

"We're here, we're queer, get used to it," chanted dozens of people proudly carrying rainbow flags and wearing tie dye t-shirts making their way to Kinsmen Park. About 30 people participated in the procession.

It was a day some people thought would never happen in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

"Me and my friends have been talking about this for 20 years," said musician Jacinda Beals.

"It's an amazing feeling to be walking like this today. It's incredible."

One person carried a sign that read, ‘Don't be hating on the homos’.

For some, the day was an emotional event.

"I'm tearing up, I'm very excited to be here for the first Pride march, it's an amazing feeling," said Heather Jennings as she walked side-by with her sister.

Petrina Beals said the march was a positive step in the community, but that there is still more work to do.

"We need to let our kids know that it's okay, and that they can grow up to be anything they want to be just like every straight person in the community," said Beals.