British Columbia is the place to be when it comes to pride festivals and celebrations. From small villages in the Southern Interior of BC to the big cities on Vancouver Island — and everywhere in between, there are more than a few places to celebrate pride, this month.
So, skip the planning and let us do all the hard work for you. Here is your guide to pride in BC, for June.
Pride Carnival
Get ready to party at the Pride Carnival in Keremeos, BC! There will be music, games, different vendors, and even a drag contest. All people are invited to compete in the contest, so bring your best lip-syncing voice and get ready to perform 1-2 songs on stage!
Date: June 16, 2023
Where: Keremeos
Pomo Pride
If you are living near the Port Moody area, you’re in luck. GOLDbard Creative is hosting a Pomo Pride event at the Inlet Theatre. You can expect live music, drag poetry, and of course, lots of dancing!
Date: June 17, 2023
Where: Port Moody
East Side Pride
East Side Pride is a great place to jam out and enjoy some live music from Hoodie Browns, Emerald Osagi, Lola Lovegood, Nonsweet, Nostic, and the Rainbow Concert Band. The event will also have an artisan market and lots of delicious food vendors.
Date: June 24, 2023
Where: Vancouver
Victoria Pride Week 2023
From June 29 to July 9, in Victoria, BC there will be a ton of different fun events to discover. From Youth Pride Kick-Off to the Big Gay Dog Walk, there are more than a few ways to celebrate!
Date: June 29 – July 9, 2023
Where: Victoria
For those of you that can’t make it to BC to celebrate pride, but could visit Toronto, click here to check out a few fun events and festivals happening in that area.