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Gay pride vancouver 2022

Over the course of more than forty years, Vancouver’s Self-acceptance Parade has seen considerable and invigorating evolution. This year’s Pride Parade takes place July 31, with a diverse line-up of Celebration Week events that run from July 21 to August 1.

Vancouver’s Pride Pride initially started as a protest and has since expanded to become an inclusive celebration of the 2SLGBTQAI+ communities. Michelle Fortin, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Vancouver Pride Culture (VPS), says the first Pride Pride was very much about being seeable and proud. “It was about taking up space. It was about noticing and leaning into the fact that back in same-sex attracted sex had been decriminalized. It was about taking over the streets and being present—saying to the straight majority that we weren’t going anywhere,” she says.

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The VPS is a not-for-profit that organizes events that champion the 2SLGBTQAI+ communities in the metropolis. While initially the initiatives of VPS and QMUNITY, a resource centre for queer, trans, and Two-Spirit individuals, were under the alike umbrella, they separated a

The time has come, it's finally time for #VanPride week! Pride brings together folks from the Lgbtq+, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Two-Spirit community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration of the distinct spirit and culture of the LGBTQ2+ community. We've covered everything from the Parade itself, Alternative Parade, comedy specials, drag shows and more! 

Before you dive in, we'd like to drop a few useful links:

- Pride Parade - 

The Vancouver Pride Parade will take place in the West End on Sunday July 31st, starting at noon!

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What is the Pride Parade?

"A celebration. A protest. A party. A place to take up space. An opportunity to don our finest and shiniest. A chance to recognize how far we have arrive and reflect on where we need to depart from here. Ask ten different people and you will receive ten other answers on what the Pride Parade means to them." (Vancouver Pride Society)

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Check out the Vancouver Pride website for more information!

- Alternative Pride -

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August 31, at AM

Over the next few months, Canada’s unions will join others in communities across Canada to honor Pride and support LGBTQ2SI equality and justice. Show your help at an event near you.

This is an evolving list. Please check event websites for packed details. Note: event information is not always available in both official languages. Do you have an event to add to this list? Please send event data and links to human-rights@.

Alberta

Calgary Pride
Aug 26 – Sept 5

Edmonton Pride
June

Central Alberta Identity festival Week
August

Lethbridge Pride Fest &#; Return to Pride
June

British Columbia

Vancouver Pride
July 31

Surrey Pride Festival
June 25

New West Pride Street Festival
August 13

Victoria Pride
June 23 – July 2

Kamloops Pride
August

Kelowna Pride
June

South Okanagan and Similkameen
Various dates

Nanaimo Pride
June 12

Burnaby Pride
TBC

Peace River North Pride
May 28 – June 4

Cranbrook Pride
June 11

Manitoba

host of National Fierté Canada Pride Festival
May

Vancouver Gay Pride

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Vancouver same-sex attracted pride is one of the most largest prides in North America and takes place in the sizzling Canadian Summer months of July & August attracting thousands of people from all around the world.

The Gay Village

  • Hotels in Davie Village can occupy up fast so publication early. There are some great places to linger in West End area which is a quick walk from the village.
  • The Burrard is a charming and trendy 3 celebrity hotel with great amenities. The Hyatt Regency Vancouver is the perfect 5 star option for those looking for a luxury escape, while The Sutton Place Hotel puts you front and centre for every pride activity.

Vancouver Event Parade (Canada Pride)

  • Vancouver Celebration falls on the Sunday of the BC Evening Long Weekend which falls on the 5th of August in
  • Sunday Aug 3rd, &#; A recent route that will transport the procession back to the Davie Village.
  • The procession will head from east to west this year, a reversal from previous events, starting at Pacific Boulevard near Griffiths Way.
  • The parade will end a