Vancouver Pride Parade
FestivalAug 1, 2027Dates projectedSeasonal
The Vancouver Pride Parade fills Pacific Boulevard downtown on the Sunday of the BC Day long weekend, and it suits anyone happy to claim a kerbside spot early for a two-and-a-half-hour parade. The 2027 parade is projected for Sunday 1 August, and the 2026 parade ran on Sunday 2 August from 1 pm to 3:30 pm.
Dates and hours
- August 1, 2027Projected from past yearschecked Oct 16, 2026
- August 2, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 16, 2026
Date rule: The Sunday of the BC Day long weekend
In 2026 the parade set off on Pacific Boulevard near BC Place at 1 pm and finished at Howe Street and Pacific Boulevard at 3:30 pm. The organizers suggest arriving early and settling a few blocks before the end of the route.
The Davie Village Pride Festival closes the weekend the same afternoon. Davie Street shut between Burrard and Jervis from 2 pm to 10 pm in 2026, and Nelson Park opened from 2 pm to 9 pm for live music and drag.
Quick answers about Vancouver Pride Parade
When is the Vancouver Pride Parade 2027?
The Vancouver Pride Parade is projected for Sunday 1 August 2027 because it runs on the Sunday of the BC Day long weekend. The 2026 parade ran on Sunday 2 August from 1 pm to 3:30 pm.
Where does the Vancouver Pride Parade go?
In 2026 the Vancouver Pride Parade started on Pacific Boulevard near BC Place and finished at Howe Street and Pacific Boulevard.
What are the opening hours of Vancouver Pride Parade?
Vancouver Pride Parade is open in 2026 the parade ran from 1 pm to 3:30 pm, and the Davie Village Pride Festival ran on Davie Street from 2 pm to 10 pm.