Applications Open!

The application deadline for this year’s Vancouver Pride Parade is April 30th, 2024.

Note that our Parade typically fills up much earlier than this deadline and that you will be added to our waitlist should we reach capacity.

Interested in applying for the Parade?

Before applying, please review our rate card and terms & conditions. To be an entrant in the Parade you must comply with our mission, goals and core values and present or create an entry that meets safety and logistical requirements.

Parade Applications

This is a long form, Please review it and take your time.

Priority space will be allocated to community resource groups and non-profits who actively serve local Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Trans, Queer, Asexual, Aromantic and Intersex folks in our community.

Submit completed applications or inquiries to:

New for the 2024 Vancouver Pride Parade

Vehicle Size

Due to City structural changes, vehicles that exceed a width of 10 feet will not be allowed to participate. We are limiting the amount of large floats and trailers in the Parade this year due to space restrictions and safety concerns. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of VPS staff for accessibility purposes.

Payments

We have upgraded our payment system! Invoices will now be sent electronically with instructions on how to pay your invoice online. Alternative payment options are available.

Location

The Pride Parade will begin in the Historic West End at Davie and Denman Street, move down Beach Avenue and Pacific Blvd, and end at Concord Pacific Place.

Greening Initiatives

Previously, VPS committed to banning all gas and diesel-fuelled vehicles in the 2024 Pride Parade. After listening to participant feedback and doing extensive research about Electric vehicles available in the greater Vancouver area, we have decided to continue to allow a limited number of gas and diesel vehicles for accessibility purposes. Any vehicle must be approved in advance by the Events Manager.

As part of our sustainability efforts, we are prohibiting the use of balloons and other single-use plastic items as decorations for parade entries. We are also compliant with current bylaws around plastic bags and are encouraging entrants to hand out reusable swag.

Please refer to the 2024 Terms and Conditions for more information.

See you on Pride Sunday!

Sunday, August 4th, 2024