Events in Vancouver: Pride Parade 2025

🌈 Welcome to Vancouver! Celebrate Diversity at the 2025 Pride Parade

If you’re new to Vancouver, there’s no better way to connect with the city’s inclusive spirit than by joining the Vancouver Pride Parade—a joyful celebration of love, identity, and community.

📅 Event Details

  • Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025

  • Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

  • Location: Pacific Boulevard (starting just past Griffiths Way)

  • Admission: Free!

The parade will travel west along Pacific Boulevard and flow directly into the Davie Village Pride Festival, which kicks off at 2:00 PM in Vancouver’s historic West End

🎉 What to Expect

  • Over 150 parade entries including floats, marching bands, and community groups

  • A crowd of 100,000+ attendees celebrating together

  • Live music, drag performances, DJs, and interactive experiences at the Davie Village Pride Festival

  • A welcoming atmosphere for all ages and backgrounds

🧭 Tips for Newcomers

  • Best Viewing: Anywhere along Pacific Blvd between Griffiths Way and Howe Street

  • Getting There: Take the SkyTrain to Yaletown-Roundhouse Station—just a 1-minute walk from the parade route

  • Accessibility: Dedicated viewing zones with ASL interpretation, audio description, and low-sensory spaces are available near the Roundhouse Community Centre

  • Stay Cool: Bring water, wear sunscreen, and dress comfortably—it’s usually sunny and hot!

  • Be Yourself: Pride is all about self-expression. Wear your colors, wave your flag, and celebrate who you are!

Whether you’re here for the first time or just settling into life in Vancouver, the Pride Parade is a perfect way to feel the heartbeat of the city. Come celebrate love, diversity, and community!

Zach J