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The parade marked another milestone Sunday as a sitting prime minister marched for the first time in a the colourful celebration that was tempered by last month’s shooting massacre in Orlando, Fl.

Prominent in the procession was a pair of marchers who held a large black banner that read “Orlando” and “We march for those who can’t.”

There was a moment of silence during the parade to remember the 49 people, predominantly LGBTQ, who were killed in a mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub.

A group of marchers, dressed in pastel-coloured robes, each carried signs with the name of an Orlando victim as they worked their way down the route.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the Florida tragedy is a reminder that “we can’t let hate go by.”

“We have to speak up anytime there is intolerance or discrimination,” he said as he marched.

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Trudeau drew a boisterous reaction from those who lined Yonge Street to watch the parade go by — he has taken part in the parade before, including last summer, but this is his first as prime minister.

The prime minister posed for selfies as he greeted parade watchers and frequently found himself surrounded by a crush of revellers.

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Other notable politicians who took part include Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Toronto Mayor John Tory.

Before the parade, Trudeau attended an outdoor church service in the heart of the city’s gay village where he sang along to Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way.”

The parade wraps up a month of Pride festivities in Toronto, which saw entertainment heavyweights like George Takei and Lindsay Lohan participate.

The shooting also meant security is be higher than normal at this year’s parade. Police were visible even along streets adjacent to the parade route.