Youth and Family
Vancouver Pride Society is pleased to offer inclusive events for Queer families and youth. We strive to support our entire community and want everybody to feel welcome. We have something for everybody at Pride!
Picnic in the Park (more info)
Saturday July 24, 2010 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
This is a popular summer’s event for Pride and those who like a picnic. An outdoor beer garden and a selection of DJ’s spin music throughout the day. There’s kid’s theatre, face painting, games, balloon and barbeque. Games of tug-a-war, the high heel shoe toss, the drag races or the watermelon eating contest provide for a great day with prizes and plenty of FUN!
Sunset Beach Pride Festival (more info)
Sunday August 1, 2010 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Celebrations continue after the Parade at Sunset Beach festival site. We have a crowd that reaches over 110,000 people in the park listening to live music by local performers and headliners on the Festival Stage. There are 125 booths with a diverse range of products and services with drinking and dancing at the beer garden.
Pride Parade (more info)
Sunday August 1, 2010 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
The 2010 Pride Parade travels from Robson and Thurlow to Denman Street following along to Pacific and Beach Avenues ending at Sunset Beach Festival Site. There are 150 parade entries including colourful floats, musical marching bands, community groups and 600,000 spectators. Pride takes over the streets and rainbows fill the city at this is MUST SEE event!
Youth Dance (more info)
Sunday August 1, 2010 9:00 pm to 1:00 am
A Youth dance party is held in a safe environment in partnership with Qmunity’s Gab Youth. There is an under 25 rule enforced at this drug/alcohol free party. Previous locations have included West End Community Centre and Holiday Inn.
