
Happy Pride!
Pride is a time where we come together to stand in solidarity with Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual+ (2SLGBTQIA+) community members. It is a time where we reflect on the progress that has been made advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, affirm the protection of 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, and celebrate the important contributions of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
In Canada, Pride was first organized as part of the gay liberation movement following the decriminalization of homosexuality in 1969.
To learn more about the history of Pride in Canada, please see here.
In 2024, communities across the province will be hosting Pride events for the public.
See the list below for Pride festivities near you!
Bowen Island Stride, Ride + Picnic: June 1
Burnaby Pride: July 20
Chilliwack Pride Festival: July 21
Comox Valley Pride in the Park: August 24
Coquitlam Pride: July 20
Cowichan Valley Pride: June 23
Cranbrook Pride: June 6-8
Creston Pride Fest: June 29
Dawson Creek Pride Walk: June 1
Elk Valley Pride Festival (Fernie): September 18-22
Fraser Valley Pride Celebration: July 13
Kamloops Pride: August 19-25
Kaslo Pride: June 4-8
Kelowna Pride: June 1-9
Ladysmith Pride Celebration: June 2
Nanaimo Pride: June 4-9
Nelson Pride: August 25-September 2
New Westminster Pride: August 17
North Island Pride Festival: June 22
Alberni Valley Pride (Port Alberni): May 27-June 1
Pride Picnic (Prince George): July 7
Richmond Pride: July 29-August 4
Quesnel Pride: June 15
Salt Spring Island Pride Festival: July 25-28
Sidney Pride: June 15
South Okanagan Similkameen Pride: June 1-29
Surrey Pride: June 22
Vancouver Pride: July 26- Aug 4
Victoria Pride: June 27-July 7
White Rock Pride Week: July 19-26