Members of Regina's gay and lesbian community said they were disappointed on the weekend that MP Tom Lukiwski was a no-show at their pride parade.

A coalition of groups said they sent Lukiwski, the Conservative member for the Regina-Lumden-Lake Centre riding, a written invitation to attend the Saturday event, but he didn't respond.

It was the first event of its kind in Regina since a 17-year-old-video surfaced earlier this year showing Lukiwski making derogatory remarks about homosexuals.

Lukiwski issued a lengthy apology for the comments, saying they don't represent his views and adding he would spend the rest of his life trying to make it up to the people he hurt.

However, Lukiwski hasn't made a very good start, parade organizer Nathan Markwart said.

"We haven't even been graced with an 'I won't show' or 'Unfortunately, I cannot attend due to conflicting events,'" he said. "Nothing, nothing. Obviously, when he said he would spend the rest of his life making amends, that's going to be a bit longer."

Lukiwski is still welcome to come to any and all of the gay pride events happening over the next week week, Markwart said.

Calls to Lukiwski's office were not returned on the weekend.