39th annual Pride Parade
August 6 • 12pm-3pm
Robson Street, Denman Street, Beach Avenue
The Vancouver Pride Parade is renowned on the international stage as one of the largest and most successful LGBTQ2+ events in the world.
The theme of this year’s Parade is “My Pride.” The Vancouver Pride Society recognizes that for each individual, Pride and its events can be a very unique personal experience with both celebratory and deeply emotional components. Use #MyPride on social media to tell the Vancouver Pride Society (VPS) what Pride means to you.
And be sure to vote for your favourite parade entries. All entries in the 2017 Vancouver Pride Parade are eligible for awards. Visit vancouverpride.ca on Pride Sunday for instructions, or vote on the Vancouver Pride App.
Planning on attending? Don’t forget these other important tips and tricks:
• Please stay off the road. Let marchers come to you to give you free swag and ensure that floats have lots of room to move.
• No spraying water or throwing objects at entries.
• Pack it in, pack it out! Help the Vancouver Pride Parade become zero impact by using garbage bins and recycling stations along the parade route.
• Be aware of road closures on Pride Sunday. The parade begins at 12pm sharp, but roads will be closed from 8am-4pm.
• Leave your car at home! Parking near the parade route is extremely limited, so take transit or ride a bike and check it at the Bike Valet on Sunset Beach.
• Open alcohol is prohibited on the streets and parks so leave it at home. Come to the Beer Garden at Sunset Beach after the parade and have a toast with us there.
• Practice sun safety! Wear a hat, apply sunscreen and make sure to stay hydrated!
