Vancouver Pride 2021 Season Highlights
Photo source: Vancouver Pride Society
#CHOOSEYOURPRIDE
As we move into another year of restrictions we will continue to loudly and proudly take up space, while unapologetically being ourselves, staying safe and socially distant. Although we won’t be gathering as we used to for the second year in a row, the Vancouver Pride Society invites you to #ChooseYourPride this summer.
This year is about expanding our understanding of queer celebration and the queer community. Pride doesn’t look the same for everyone and celebrating Pride means many things to many people. Maybe it’s celebrating on a COVID-friendly dance floor, reading a book, sharing family-friendly all-ages programming or attending an educational workshop! Whatever Pride means to you, you can #ChooseYourPride.
We have consulted with the City of Vancouver and the Parks Board, and are continuing to monitor PHOs. The plan is to offer a hybrid season of events that includes small, in-person COVID-safe events and online virtual offerings that provide choices for you and yours to safely enjoy. Check out our list of events below.
IN PERSON EVENTS
*All in-person events are subject to change based on provincial health guidelines Pride Art Walk
Jul 19–Aug 3
Look out for our Pride Art Walk map, get your cameras ready and enjoy your self-guided tour with your bubble besties!
Pride Lounges
Jul 23–25, Jul 30–Aug 1
Book a two hour time slot with up to five of your bubble buddies, have a couple drinks under the summer sky, and enjoy some lounge style entertainment including drag performers.
VanPrideFest
Jul 30–Aug 1
VanPrideFest is a series of open-air programming with community partners. The different time slots are dedicated to the specificities of the local LGBTQAI2S+ community.
Decentralized Parade
Aug 1
#ChooseYourPride by having a picnic in the park with Pride decor, dress up in your Pride finery and have lunch on a patio, or march with your (chosen) family down the street carrying your Pride flags. Post about it for your chance to be included in the Vancouver Pride Parade and win prizes.
VIRTUAL EVENTS
There’s a good calendar of online events - check them out here - https://vancouverpride.ca/festival-parade/about/