Upcoming Event: Vancouver Pride – July 25 – August 2, 2026

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, culminating in the two biggest events on August 2. That’s when over 100,000 people are expected to turn out to enjoy the 2026 Pride Parade and the Davie Village Pride Fest.

The Parade and Pride Fest

This year’s theme is “Unapologetically Queer”, and for many, the pinnacle of Pride is the showstopping Pride Parade. This year, the parade will start at 1 pm near Rogers Arena. It then follows Pacific Boulevard past David Lam Park in Yaletown ending at Howe Street in the West End. Expect around 150 groups to participate, 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 Davie Village Pride Fest. 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. Expect live music, drag performances, DJs, a community stage and local vendors. You’ll also find lots of streetside patio lounges all along Burrard Street.

Other Pride Events

Of course, there are a host of other events over Pride Weekend. Kicking things off is the Pride is Awesome party on July 31. The Vancouver Pride Beach House features a Pride Beach Party (Aug 1), a Legacy Fundraiser (Aug 2) and Brunch on the Beach (Aug 3). And for the third year, the Public Disco Pride Block Party will take over part of Mount Pleasant. Visit vancouverpride.ca for more details.

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Photo Credit: Vancouver Pride Society Facebook page