Vancouver Pride Society has announced the schedule for the highly anticipated 2024 Canada Pride Festival and the star-studded line-up of VanPrideFest taking place July 26 to August 4. This year’s Canada Pride Festival promises to bring the biggest Pride season the city has ever seen!
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Building on its commitment to supporting local 2SLGBTQIA+ groups, the Vancouver Pride Society has collaborated with Queer-serving organizations to curate an eclectic lineup of events and performers that reflect the diversity and spirit of Pride.
With over 40 events planned across the city, including the main festival VanPrideFest and the yearly Vancouver Pride Parade, attendees can look forward to free and low-cost events that cater to all ages and interests.
VanPrideFest
VanPrideFest returns to Concord Pacific Place on August 3 and 4 for two free days of fun. Saturday’s lineup will bring top-tier drag talent to the TD Main Stage, featuring performances from Canada’s Drag Race Season 4 Winner, VENUS, Canada’s Drag Race Season 3 Winner, Giséle Lullaby, Canada’s Drag Race Season 2 Winner, Icesis Couture, as well as Canada’s Drag Race alumni Aurora Matrix, The Girlfriend Experience, Kendall Gender, Melinda Verga, and Synthia Kiss.
Sunday will spotlight the incredible musical talents of Canadian artists Rêve, Witch Prophet, LU KALA and more. With two stages open for the entire weekend, guests can expect non-stop entertainment and excitement from noon to 7 pm on both days featuring the aforementioned acts, as well as some of the most talented local performers Vancouver has to offer.
In addition to VanPrideFest, the Bubly Davie Street Lounge will host a series of dynamic events from July 26 to August 4, kicking off with a special opening ceremony led by local Indigenous icon Jaylene Tyme.
Canada Pride 2024
Granville Island will be transformed into a Queer haven as Canada Pride takes over with a laid-back lounge featuring a variety of events starting on August 1st.
Vancouver Pride Parade
The annual Vancouver Pride Parade will take place on August 4. This staple celebration will paint the town rainbow and lead the party into the last day of VanPrideFest.
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