Victoria Pride Parade and Festival

Name: Victoria Pride Parade and Festival
Start: 2026-06-29
End: 2026-07-12
Location: Victoria

The Victoria Pride Parade and Festival is a two-week celebration in Victoria, British Columbia, dedicated to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The event features a variety of cultural and social activities, including a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, literary events, and a signature parade and festival finale.

Date: Jun 29 - Jul 12, 2026
Location: Victoria

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Event summary

Highlights

Victoria Pride Parade and Festival finale
Memorial Drag Ball Game on Canada Day
Pride in the Word literary event
Official flag-raising ceremony at Victoria City Hall

Organized by the Victoria Pride Society, this multi-week festival begins with a formal flag-raising ceremony involving municipal leaders to show city-wide support for queer residents. The celebration highlights themes of social justice, equity, and the historical resistance of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, while providing spaces for joy and belonging.

The festival program includes diverse events such as the Memorial Drag Ball Game on July 1, an event established to remember community members lost to HIV/AIDS. Other notable activities include Pride in the Word, recognized as a significant LGBTQIA+ literary event in Canada, and the Big Gay Dog Walk. The festivities conclude with the Victoria Pride Parade and a festival, featuring floats from various local organizations and city departments.

Practical details

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.