Are you ready for a ball? Vancouver is ready for some fun on the streets of the Westend and Davie village which is the designated Gay district of Vancouver. At the very end of July and beginning of August we welcome the annual Gay Pride Festival and Parade. Find out here what to expect over this lively and most colourful of all parades and festivals this city has to offer.
Davie Street Block Party
Friday, July 29th 6:00pm – 12:00am
Davie Village between Burrard and Jervis – 6pm to Midnight
FREE for general attendance
19+ Wristbands $5
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Begin the Pride weekend with a bang with an evening bloc party all along Davie Street – Take back the streets for Pride Weekend in the heart of the Davie Street Village! Check out the beer garden with the party spilling out from the stage at Davie Street’s historic Rainbow Crosswalk at Bute Street and the brand new Jim Deva Plaza.
38th Annual Vancouver Pride Parade
Sunday July 31 at 12:00PM
Enjoy one of the most beautiful and diverse parades in the world. The Vancouver Pride Parade was granted civic status in 2013 and is one of the city’s flagship events! Attracting crowds of more than 650,000, the Pride Parade is renowned on the international stage as one of the largest and most successful LGBTQ2+ events in the world.
Pride Festival @ Sunset Beach
Sunday July 31 2015 – 11:00am to 6:00pm
The Pride Festival @ Sunset Beach takes place on unceded Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Territories.
Celebrate Pride in one of Vancouver’s most beautiful waterfront parks! Browse through over one hundred exhibitors in our Pride Market, including local artisans, supporters and community organizations. A variety of bands, drag performers and speakers will be featured on the main stage, with DJs spinning in the beer garden throughout the day.