10 Pride festivals to check out around Metro Vancouver this summer
Put on your brightest colours and get ready for fun days out because Pride season is upon us!
Numerous Pride festivals are happening across Metro Vancouver this summer. From street parties and family-friendly events, the festivities are open and welcome to all.
We’ll add more Metro Vancouver Pride festivals to our checklist as they get announced, so stay tuned!
Public Disco’s Pride Block Party
Public Disco
What: Public Disco is hosting its fourth annual Pride Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 2, in Mount Pleasant. The 19+ event features international DJs like Jason Kendig and DJ Hermano alongside local performers, food trucks, pop-up bars, and more.
When: Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025
Time: 4 to 11:30 p.m.
Where: West 3rd Avenue and Ontario Street, Vancouver
Admission:Ā $21 to $42 plus fees. Purchase online, $2 from every ticket will go to support the Vancouver Pride Society’s Bursary Program.
Burnaby Pride Picnic
What: Burnaby Pride is throwing a community picnic, and all are welcome to the celebration that recognizes the diversity of the LGBTQIA2S+ community in the city. Enjoy hot dogs, pop and chips by donation while enjoying live performers at Maywood Park.
When: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Maywood Park – 6480 McKay Ave., Burnaby
Cost: Free
Pride in Poco
What: Pride in PoCo is organized with the involvement of Port Coquitlamās Community Mosaic Roundtable. The event will include live music, arts and crafts, food vendors, displays, and more for the community to enjoy.
When: Sunday, July 20, 2025
Time:Ā 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: Leigh Square – 2580 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam
Cost: Free
New West Pride Street Festival
New West Pride
What: Pride Week in New West will conclude with the Pride Street Party, where Columbia Street will be closed to traffic and transformed into a hub of live entertainment, family-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, and more.
When: Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025
Time: 3 to 10 p.m.
Where:Ā Columbia Street, New Westminster
Admission:Ā Free
Pride at the Pier
What: The popular annual event at The Shipyards in North Vancouver will see a family-friendly dance party break out at Shipbuilder’s Square. Groove along to local DJs, enjoy drag and live entertainment and more.
When: Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025
Time:Ā TBA
Where:Ā Shipbuilderās Square, North Vancouver
Cost:Ā Free
Surrey Pride Festival
What: Surrey Pride is celebrating its 26th anniversary at Civic Plaza in front of Surrey City Hall this year. The event will feature entertainment including drag and cultural performances, live musicians, and more. Attendees can also shop at the vendor booths.
When: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Time: noon to 7 p.m.
Where: Surrey Civic Plaza — 13450 104 Ave., Surrey
Cost:Ā Free
White Rock Pride Family Day
White Rock Pride Society
What: White Rock Pride Society is hosting its fourth annual Pride Family Day at Miramar Plaza. The family-friendly event will feature a vendor market, food carts, a kids zone and live performances throughout the day.
When: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Time:Ā 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Mirimar Plaza – 15165 Thrift Ave., White Rock
Cost: Free
Coquitlam Pride Festival
What: Coquitlam’s third annual Pride celebration takes place at Evergreen Cultural Centre and Town Centre Park Community Centre. The fun begins with a free family-friendly party filled with workshops, entertainment, food and more.
When: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Time:Ā Noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Evergreen Cultural Centre and Town Centre Park Community Centre, Coquitlam.
Cost: Free
Richmond Pride Week
What: Pride Week in Richmond returns this summer to celebrate members of the 2SLGBTQI+ communities in the city. Complete details will be released closer to the week, but guests can look forward to inclusive events and interactive activities with live entertainment, local artists, and more.
When: Monday, July 28 to Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025
Time:Ā TBA
Where: TBA
Cost: Free
Fraser Valley Pride
What: The 13th Annual Fraser Valley Pride Celebration Festival invites everyone to celebrate Pride at Fraser River Heritage Park. The free event includes a variety of vendor booths, live entertainment for the whole family, food trucks, and more.
When: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Time:Ā Noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Fraser River Heritage Park ā 7494 Mary St., Mission
Admission:Ā Free