Vancouver Pride Parade

Sunday August 1st, 2010 at 12:00pm

What began as a small protest march through the Davie Village has blossomed into a world-class Pride Parade attracting not only supporters within the LGBT community in Vancouver but our friends worldwide. The bigger we get, the more fun we have and the more we can showcase Canada’s proud diversity. Particularly dear to the hearts of the VPS is the fact that our Pride Parade can provide inspiration and courage to the LGBT community worldwide. Our Pride started as a brave peaceful protest (“We’re here! We’re queer!”) and has grown into a role model for LGBT communities who continue to fight hard for their human rights.

Spanning 20 blocks and attracting an audience of over 650,000 in 2010, the Pride Parade is Vancouver's premier celebration of culture and diversity. Come to the Parade to see what all the fuss is about!

Parade Route

In 2010, the Pride Parade will start in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The Parade begins at 12:00, Sunday August 1st at Robson and Thurlow, heads West down the hill to Denman street, follows Denman to Pacific and Beach Avenue and finishes at the Sunset Beach Festival Site.

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Entries & Awards

Without you, the participants, there would be no Pride Parade! We encourage community organizations, groups and businesses to show your Pride in your city and community by entering the Parade. From small marching units to big, flashy floats, your participation will help support the Vancouver Pride Society while promoting your group to the world.

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Hosts

Your fabulous hosts for the 2010 Pride Parade will be Joan-E, Connie Smudge, Dag King T and Symone.

Pride Road Closures

We very much value and respect our relationship with the community, particularly residents and business owners in the West End. This is to inform you of the upcoming annual Vancouver Pride week festivities and how they may affect you and your business.

TELUS Davie Street Dance Party will take place on Friday, July 30, on Davie Street between Burrard and Jervis. Street closures will begin at 3:00 pm, and the event will run from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am (midnight). Streets will be cleaned and reopened by 6:00 am.

The Vancouver Pride Parade will take place Sunday, August 1st.
Street closures will begin at 8:00 am, with a start time of 12:00 noon and end time of 3:00 pm. Streets will be cleaned and reopened by 3:00 pm. Please take note of the attached Parade route.

The Pride festivities will continue after the Parade at the Sunset Beach Pride Festival. Setup will begin at 7:00 am, with an event start time of 11:00 am and end time of 6:00 pm. Clean-up will be complete by 8:30 pm.

For question or concerns regarding these particular events, please feel free to contact our office at 604-687-0955 or email info@vancouverpride.ca. If you wish to contact the city with your concerns, please contact Josie Halls of the Special Events Department at 604-257-8853.

Pride Parade Accessibility Areas

Watch Pride from a shaded area with seating staffed by volunteers, with reserved disabled parking and wheelchair accessible toilets at various locations in the West End. Please contact the Generations Project at Qmunity to reserve your spot. generations@qmunity.ca or 604-684-5307.