2025-07-12

HalifaxPublicLibrary

10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Family Pride Party
It's a party! Celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride at the HalifaxPublicLibrary. You are invited to drop in for crafts, activities, and dancing. More info on the library website.
Location: Alderney Gate Public Library, 60 Alderney Drive

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11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Pre Pride Drag Brunch
Come join us for a fabulous Pre Pride Brunch at Milestones! Just before Halifax PrideFestival, get in the mood with a delicious meal and great company. Hosted by BrookeRivers and TrinityFoxx, youre in for a great show featuring ElleNoir, KristiDavidson and AsylumJack. Also, get a chance to win a MicMac Mall giftcard! Don't miss out on this opportunity to start the festivities early!
Reservations required, starting at $16.64 invidividually. Doors open at 11, show at noon.
Location: Milestones, 21 Micmac Boulevard, Dartmouth

HalifaxPublicLibrary

11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sackville Pride Carnival
Come and celebrate Pride with the Sackville Public Library - we are having a party and everyone is invited! We’ll have a photo booth, scavenger hunt, mega colouring pages, crafts and more.
Later in the afternoon we will open the program room for BINGO, complete with music, lights, and all the fanfare.More info on the library website.
Location: Sackville Public Library, 636 Sackville Drive

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1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Of Borders, Barriers, and Bodies - Film Screening & Discussion
In celebration of Pride, join us for a powerful screening of Of Borders, Barriers, and Bodies.
This powerful animated short explores the lived experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers to Canada, touching on identity, disordered eating, and belonging through heartfelt storytelling and expressive visuals.
The event is followed by a meaningful community discussion and guided reflection—or simply listen and connect.
This is a beautiful chance to connect with the 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomer community, reflect on your journey, and celebrate the strength in our shared experiences.
Popcorn and good vibes provided!
Location: Paul O’Regan Hall, Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road

9:00 p.m.
Pride Music Bingo
Hosted by DJ Master.
Location: StaggersPub, 26 Portland Street, Dartmouth

10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Slurp on the Beach
Hosted by the Nectar Collective, a queer DJ collective: we’re turning up the heat for Slurp on the Beach! Put on something tiny, slather on the SPF & meet us for a night of tropical temptation. This one’s gonna be BIG!
Icon/legend Bored Lord will be joining us all the way from Oakland, CA! And for the first time ever, we’ll have live dancers performing all night long! Come clap those sandy cheeks, jiggle those oiled thighs and BREAK A SWEAT!
Tickets: Early bird, $15; Advance, $20;, $25 at the door.
Location: Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street