Part of the Gay Vancouver Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Sunday, August 2, 2026
Downtown Vancouver (Davie & the West End)
The centrepiece — one of the largest Pride parades in Canada, winding through downtown Vancouver and finishing in the West End near Davie Village on Sunday, Aug 2. Floats, marching bands, and community groups led by the Host Nations; four accessible viewing zones. Free.
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Fri, Jul 31
9 PM - 4 AM
Downtown Vancouver (venue TBC)

Sat, Aug 1
10 AM - 10 PM
Downtown Vancouver, the West End & Davie Village

Sat, Aug 1
12 PM - 5 PM
Commercial Drive → Grandview Park, East Vancouver

Sat, Aug 1
7 PM - 10:30 PM
Burrard Queen (Vancouver Harbour)

Sat, Aug 1
9 PM - 4 AM
Davie Village, Vancouver (venue TBC)

Sun, Aug 2
2 PM - 10 PM
Davie Street (Burrard to Jervis) & Nelson Park, Vancouver
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