Vancouver Gay Pride 2026
- 25 Jul - 3 Aug
- Vancouver
In Vancouver the Pride celebration is as integral to summer as beach days and bike rides along the Seawall. What started as a small protest march through the West End has grown into one of Canada’s largest civic celebrations, attracting people from across the country and around the world. The next edition runs from July 25 through August 3, 2025, filling ten days with art shows, drag brunches, block parties and community forums that all lead up to the parade on Sunday, August 3. According tothe City of Vancouver, the parade sets off at 1 p.m. from Concord Pacific Place, travels down Pacific Avenue and ends at Burrard, where the Davie Village Pride Festival keeps the music going into the eve Pride Week is a chance for 2Slgbtq+QIA+ communities and allies to show up, be visible and celebrate how far the city has come.121 is a chance for 2Slgbtq+QIA+ communities and allies to show up, be visible and celebrate how far the city has come.
The Vancouver Pride Society curates a schedule that offers something for everyone. Early events in the week include a family picnic in the park, storytelling circles with queer elders and workshops exploring Two-Spirit and Indigenous histories. Later in the week there are dance parties at bars around Davie Street, a queer makers market at the Roundhouse and a Pride Run & Walk along the seawall. One of the most popular events is the flag‑raising and DJs fill the streets around the West End during the Davie Village street festival on August 3, and there are dedicated sober spaces, disability viewing zones and American Sign Language interpretation throughout the parade route.
What distinguishes Vancouver’s celebration is its emphasis on intersectionality. Organisers have worked closely with local Indigenous nations to acknowledge the unceded Coast Salish territory on which the festival takes place. There are day‑time programs created by and for trans and non‑binary people, youth events at community centres and quiet rooms for those who need a break from the crowds. Past parades have attracted more than 100 community groups, non‑profits and businesses, each bringing their own floats and messages of support. The route winds through the West End, but the spirit of Pride spills into Granville Island art studios, Mount Pleasant breweries and pop‑up events across the city during the week.
If you are planning on attending, book accommodation early: the festival coincides with the BC Day long weekend and the city fills up quickly. Many visitors choose to stay near Davie Street to be close to the heart of the action, but neighbourhoods like Gastown or Commercial Drive offer quieter options with good transit connections. Vancouver’s Pride is more than a parade; it is a living statement of resilience and joy from the 2Slgbtq+QIA+ community. Dates for 2025 are set, but individual event details continue to evolve, so check the official website for announcements and volunteer opportunities.