Each August, over 100,000 people gather in Vancouver in celebration of the city’s annual Pride Parade. Vancouver was the first Canadian city to host a Pride parade, with an unofficial parade happening as early as 1978. Later becoming officially recognized by the municipality in 1981, the parade and festivities have grown and broadened to the large scale it’s known for today. In the spirit of Pride, numerous vibrant events are hosted around the city and province to coincide with Vancouver’s Pride Parade each year. These festivities not only celebrate the accomplishments and rights of the 2SLGTBQIA+ community but also serve as a platform for awareness, solidarity, and acceptance. Here are some memorable events happening around Vancouver’s 2025 Pride Parade, showcasing the power of unity, love, and diversity.
Discover 2025 Pride Festivals and Organization in British Columbia in What’s On Queer BC Magazine.
Resources and Events
Book + Magazine Publishing
- 13 Books to Celebrate Pride all Year Long – Read Local BC
- Celebrate Pride Month with Queer B.C. Books – Read Local BC
- LGBTQ+ Books – Arsenal Pulp Press
- Book Club Recommendations – QMUNITY
- Queer Book Club – Vancouver Public Library
- VPL Picks: LGBTQ2S+ Non-Fiction – Vancouver Public Library
- VPL – 2SLGBTQIA+ Reads – Vancouver Public Library
- 2SLGBTQIA List – Vancouver Public Library
- VPL Picks: Indigenous Queer and Two-Spirit Literature – Vancouver Public Library
- Anti-Oppressive Writing Workshop – MagsBC
- What’s On Queer BC Magazine
Motion Picture
- Films for PRIDE – National Film Board of Canada
- More 2SLGBTQIA+ Flicks – Vancouver Public Library
- But I’m a Cheerleader – Rio Theatre
- My Beautiful Laundrette – Rio Theatre
- Cruising – Rio Theatre
- Polyester (In Odorama!) – Rio Theatre
- Cabaret – Rio Theatre
- The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – Rio Theatre
- Out on Screen and Vancouver Queer Film Festival *Fall event
Music + Sound Recording
- Albums to Press Play on for Pride – Vancouver Public Library
- Vancouver Men’s Chorus Presents: The Big Gay Sing – The Annex
- Dandy’s Big Gay Cabaret – Rio Theatre
- Public Disco Pride Block Party – West 3rd Avenue and Ontario Street
- Rhythm of the Night – 90s Pride Dance Party – Commodore Ballroom
- Man Up Pride: Live From The Commodore! – Commodore Ballroom
- LEVEL UP: Worldwide Pride – The Birdhouse
- Flygirl Pride 2025
- Happyland Fest – PNE
Resources, Tools, Actions, and Learning for Allies
Queer Glossary: A to Q Terminology – QMMUNITY
Educational resources on LGBTQ2S+ inclusion – Canadian Centre for Inclusion
Working with Queer Performers – outACTRAto
Watch this space for more pride events.
