Upcoming Event: Vancouver Pride – August 1 – 3, 2025

It’s the most colourful time of the year! The city’s biggest and most diverse celebration, Vancouver Pride, hits the West End and other areas of the city, with the main events happening between August 1 and 3. August 3 is when over 100,000 people are expected to turn out to enjoy the 2025 Pride Parade.

For many, the pinnacle of Pride is the showstopping Pride Parade, and this year it’s going to be a little different. The parade will start at 1 pm near Rogers Arena, before following a route along Pacific Boulevard past David Lam Park in Yaletown and into the West End – in reverse from the way it has flowed for the past couple of years. While the route might be shorter than in previous years, approximately 150 entries are expected, consisting of floats, dancers, entertainers, musicians, and more. Part celebration, part protest, the parade reflects on the past with eyes on the future.

The best part is that the parade route ends right at the re-born Davie Village Pride Fest, back after a six-year hiatus! From 2 pm – 10 pm after the parade, Davie Street—from Burrard Street to Jervis—and Nelson Park will be transformed into a vibrant celebration zone open to all ages. Along with live music, drag performances, DJs, a community stage and local vendors, expect lots of streetside patio lounges all along Burrard Street.

Of course, there are a host of other events over Pride Weekend, from Man Up: Live at the Commodore and Ricecake: REMIX at The Birdhouse, to the Public Disco Pride Block Party over in Mount Pleasant, and the free Untoxicated show at David Lam Park. Visit vancouverpride.ca for more details.

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Photo Credit: Vancouver Pride Society Facebook page