Gay Pride Festival Gay Vancouver LGBT Events Calendar Listing August
The Vancouver Gay Pride parade and celebrations take place during the August long weekend. Some Pride events take place in June and July leading up to Pride.
Vancouver’s gay pride parade will make its way through the West End, Vancouver’s “gayborhood”. Hundreds of thousands of spectators (about 700,000 actually) will be there to watch the parade with you.
There will be lots to see and do. View the Celebration of Light Fireworks display at English Bay. Bring rainbow flags to hang from the balconies of your hotel rooms. Check out our “Visiting Gay Vancouver Links” for helpful hints and hotels within walking distance of everything. Events Listing
Vancouver Gay Pride Guide / Events Listing
Pride Parade
Sunday August 4, 2019 (11 AM – 6 PM)
Finishing at Sunset Beach the parade
2019 Pride Festival
Sunday August 4, 2019 (Noon – 6 PM) at Sunset Beach
Join thousands of others at Sunset Beach. Beer garden, food trucks, vendors and lots of entertainment all day long!
Women’s Pride Events
Picnic in the Park
Sunday July 21, 2019 (11 AM to 5 PM) Second Beach Stanley Park
Pride Run or Walk
Sunday July 21, 2019 (8:30 AM) Second Beach, Stanley Park
10km Run / 5km Run or Walk. Vancouver Frontrunners are gearing up for their 15th annual event raising funds for LGBTQ charities. Registration
Pride Premier
Friday July 26, 2019 (5 PM to 10 PM) Robson Square
Robson Square and around the Vancouver Art Gallery. Dance, garden, vendors, community organizations and more.
Women’s Pride Events
Chicks Ahoy! Pride Boat Cruise Party (Friday August 2, 2019)
Dyke March & Festival (Saturday August 3, 2019)
CHICAS in the AFTERNOON (Sunday August 4, 2019)
Hershe Bar-Pride Closing Party (Sunday August 4, 2019)
Gay Boat Cruises
CruiseyT Gay and lesbian party cruises presented by Cruisey T Productions – Canada’s largest floating gay club on the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver, BC
CruiseyT Gay Party Cruises in Vancouver
Canada Day Fireworks Gay Party Cruise (Monday July 1, 2019)
Pride Go Go Cruise (Sunday August 4, 2019)
Pride Recovery Cruise (Monday August 5, 2019)
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks
English Bay (July 27, 31 and August 3, 2019)
The Honda Celebration of Light coincides with the Vancouver Pride Festival which celebrates our diverse LGBTQ+ community. Read more
Theatre Under the Stars Pride Night
Malkin Bowl Stanley Park (July 29, 2019)
Kick off this year’s Vancouver Pride celebrations with all the moxie and magic of Mamma Mia! Read more
Pride at the Pier
Ship Builders Square (July 30, 2019)
North Vancouver (Lonsdale Quay) Dance along the water to local queer DJ’s, be dazzled by daring drag performances, craft and activity stations.
Outdoor Theater
Second Beach (July 30, 2019)
Enjoy the movie Moulin Rouge Read more
Davie Village Promenade
Wednesday July 31 to Sunday August 4, 2019, Jim Deva Plaza, Davie and Bute
Enjoy interactive art installations, street performers and Vancouver Pride information booth at this brand new Vancouver Pride event this year.
This is Pride
The Motown Party (Wednesday July 31, 2019)
Drag Carnival (Thursday August 1, 2019)
GREASE the Drag Show (Friday August 2, 2019)
Summer of Love (Friday August 2, 2019)
DOWNTOWN QUEER & LESBIAN PARTY (Friday August 2, 2019)
Rocky Horror Picture Show (Saturday August 3, 2019)
Summer of Love (Saturday August 3, 2019)
Pride HISTORY (Sunday August 4, 2019)
Youth Pride BBQ
Sunset Beach (Wednesday July 31, 4-7 PM)
Pride Night at the Aquarium
Vancouver Aquarium (August 1, 2019)
Join us in the Aquarium after hours (7 PM to 11 PM). High-energy drag performances and shocking aquatic animal sex talks will keep Pride week vibes strong throughout the evening. Grab a drink, and let loose with your partner and pals as you explore the Aquarium’s galleries. Read more
Big Gay Sing
Vancouver Men’s Chorus (August 1, 2019)
Celebrate Pride with jello shots, good friends, and the Vancouver Men’s Chorus for a fun time! Read more
Spirit Pride
A LGBTQ2 Spirituality Conference (Friday August 2 – August 4, 2019)
The 2019 Spirit Pride conference coincides this year with Vancouver’s Pride celebrations this year. The event will be held at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United church and Christ Church Cathedral just a few blocks away will co-host the event. Read more
Love and Freedom Pride Festival – August 2-5, 2019
Celebrate Vancouver Pride weekend at Love and Freedom Pride Festival, featuring a staggering showcase of top international talent with local favourites at four incredible dance parties!
THE DIRTY PARTY: Pride Weekend Kick-Off, Friday August 2, 2019
GLITTER: Saturday Night Main Event, Saturday August 3, 2019
FREEDOM – THE PARTY: Sunday Night Mega Party, Sunday August 4, 2019
RE-UNITED: Closing Afterhours Party, Monday August 5, 2019
Pride at Parq
Friday August 2, 7:00 PM (tickets $80 – $200)
Festivities will be held at Parq’s 30,000-square-foot outdoor park, a lush green retreat turned dance floor that overlooks the striking cityscape. Read more
Pride at the Vancouver Art Gallery
Friday August 2, 5:00 PM
In celebration of Vancouver Pride, the gallery will present special programming recognizing the contributions, vitality and strength of LGBTQ+ . Gallery will host two themed, licensed bars: one offering an opportunity to take part in painting a collective mural, and one hosting a drag event. Read more
Ruff Pride
The Pint (August 2, 2019)
RUFF is a sexy high testosterone charged dance party for men celebrating the diversity of our community. Read more
*NEW* Event This Year – BRÔN Party
Saturday August 3, 9:00 PM
BRÔN Blacklight Harness party is the new party you need for Vancouver’s Pride weekend. Pride just got raunchier, darker, dirtier, deeper and more techno with the addition of BRÔN to the Celebrities Pride Summer of Love lineup in the UNDEGROUND! Read More
Terry Wallace Memorial Pancake Pride Breakfast
Saturday August 3, 2019 (8 AM to 12 PM) Bute Street and Davie Street
A by donation buffet pancake breakfast. This event in memory of Terry Wallace a Vancouver an LGBTQ pioneer and manager of one of Vancouver’s early gay bars, the Castle Pub. He was instrumental in establishing the first Gay Parades is Vancouver.
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
Rain City Ultimate Club (August 3, 2019)
Join the Rain City Ultimate Club for their Pride weekend Ultimate Tournament. An amazing spirited day of ultimate Frisbee! Players will be invited to an opener social and a closing party during the peak of Vancouver Pride. Surprises planned for everyone! Early bird registration starts at $32! Read more
Barracuda Vancouver Pride
Saturday August 3, 2019 ($30-$40)
At the Red Room an epic night with some familiar and new faces on stage. Bearracuda will be flying in some sexy dancers and DJs. Party with 100’s of guys all night. Read more
Untoxicated
Thurlow & Davie Street (August 4, 2019)
An all inclusive SUBSTANCE FREE event. Join us at our new Thurlow and Davie Street Stage for the sober dance party of the season! Read more
New Westminster Pride
Vancouver Gay / LGBTQ Pride Events Guide
If you have any events, groups, or news of interest to Vancouver’s Gay / LGBT2Q community please contact us and we will be happy to help promote your events.
Gay / LGBT Pride Events in British Columbia
There are dozens of Gay / LGBT Pride Events and Celebrations throughout British Columbia. Planning a road trip this summer? Why not try to make it to some of British Columbia’s smaller gay friendly towns and join them for some local hospitality as you join in with their local pride festivals.
