Get ready, Vancouver, because the biggest Pride season the city has ever seen kicks off today, and there are a variety of ticketed, free, and low-cost celebrations to check out over the next 10 days!

Every year, Vancouver Pride celebrates the 2SLGBTQ+ community and the incredible art and talent to come out of it, as well as those working towards creating greater inclusivity in our city. This year is no exception, with over 40 events set to take place from Friday, July 26th to Sunday, August 4th.

This includes the annual VanPrideFest, which brings two days of free live music, top-tier drag talent by Canada’s Drag Race winners, and dancing to Concord Pacific Place on August 3rd and 4th.

Here, guests can expect two stages of non-stop entertainment all weekend long from noon to 7 pm.

Saturday’s lineup includes multiple Canada’s Drag Race Winners and alumni, from VENUS to Kendall Gender, to Synthia Kiss.

Sunday’s lineup will include Canadian artists Rêve, Witch Prophet, LU KALA and more.

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Pride Parade 

As for the annual Pride Parade, get ready to gather at Davie and Denman Streets on August 4th and watch (or march along) as the parade makes its way to Concord Pacific for a massive celebration of queer-serving organizations and allies.

Here are just some of the events to look forward to at Vancouver Pride this year:

  • July 26th: Opening Ceremony at Davie Street Lounge
  • July 26th: Afroqueer’s ‘Homegrown’ Black Pride Party at The Birdhouse
  • July 27th: Pop Disco + Disco Fairies at Bubly Davie Street Lounge
  • July 27th: 2024 Posh Ball at Sheraton Wall Centre
  • July 28th: Pride Run & Walk at Ceperley Park
  • July 28th: Juntos at Davie Street Lounge
  • July 29th: Learning Series & Queer History Panel (virtual)
  • August 1st to 3rd: Queer Rights Summit at Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
  • August 3rd: Acacia & Batty Present BLACK PARADE
  • August 3rd to 4th: VanPrideFest at Concord Pacific Place
  • August 4th: Vancouver Pride Parade at Pacific Boulevard and Beach Avenue
  • August 4th: Closing Ceremony at Granville Island Lounge

The fun kicks off at the Opening Ceremony from 4 pm to 10 pm at Davie Street Lounge on Friday, July 26th, so make your way there for an exciting start to the weekend!

Tickets are $21.98 per person and include front-row seats to a host of drag performances, as well as an evening show from Virago Nation and remarks from the local community.

Happy Pride!!

Vancouver Pride 2024 

When: Friday, July 26th to Sunday, August 4th
Where: Locations around Vancouver
Cost: Free and ticketed events

Isabelle Vauclair

Staff Writer, Vancouver – Isabelle is a West Coast native with an appreciation for Vancouver’s natural landscape, patio scene, and community spaces. She loves to discover new hidden gems in her neighbourhood and share them with readers across the city.

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