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All-day FREE festival with live music & drag to kick off Pride in Vancouver

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Love checking out free music and arts events across the city? Pride season is coming up in Vancouver later this summer, but not before East Side Pride returns to Grandview Park with a full day of free festivities fit for all ages.

From 12 to 7 pm on Saturday, June 22nd, park visitors can dance to amazing live music by Magda Baker, Léral, FairyThing, Emerald Osagie, and ember*night, and enjoy entertaining drag performances by Sophia Diamonds, Percy Pegg, and Destinee Chai.

Hosted by Sasha Mark, the community-wide event is a chance for Vancouver’s East Side to embrace its diversity and celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community ahead of Pride, which officially begins on July 26th.

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Visitors can also treat themselves to tasty food truck eats and BBQ hosted by SAIGE Community Food Bank, and explore over 45 artisans and community groups.

The Parks Board Queer Inclusion Team will also have fun activities for families to take part in, and Community Bikes will be available for tune-ups and bike repairs.

So there you have it, Vancouver! Stay tuned for more info as it comes – and get excited for Vancouver Pride!