- 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Free Rainbow Pancake Breakfast
- Join us at Power House Youth Centre for a free Rainbow Pancake breakfast on July 17th from 10-11:30 am. Open to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies ages 13-24. More info online.
- Location: Power House Youth Centre, 1606 Bell Road
- 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Pride Merch & Sign-Making
- Join us at Power House on July 17th from 1:30-4:30 for an afternoon of merch making for the upcoming Pride Parade! We will be making signs, pride flag and pronoun buttons, and adorning our sidewalk with affirming and prideful chalk art. This event is free and open to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies ages 13-24. More info online.
- Location: Power House Youth Centre, 1606 Bell Road
- 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Halifax Pride Flag Raising
- Kick off the Halifax Pride Festival with the annual Pride Flag Raising at Grand Parade. This powerful tradition brings together community members and partners to mark the beginning of the festival and honour the resilience, joy, and strength of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Join us for speeches from our team, government officials, our 2025 Pride Ambassador, and Mayor Andy Filmore to make the official proclamation of Pride. More info online.
- Location: Grand Parade
- 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Queer Crafternoon & BBQ
- Join us for a free BBQ and arts and crafts activities, and make connections across the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in St. Margaret's Bay and beyond. More info online.
- Location: Labour Day Picnic Cafe, 12286 Peggys Cove Rd, Glen Haven
- 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Drawing Us In: Queer Compassion & Community
- Join co-editors and researchers Dr. Phillip Joy (Applied Human Nutrition, Mount Saint Vincent University) and Dr. Megan Aston (School of Nursing, Dalhousie University) for an engaging, heartfelt evening exploring Queer Compassion in 15 Comics — a new illustrated book that brings together queer stories of compassion. Part book launch, part community gathering, this event invites you into a vibrant conversation about what queer compassion looks like in everyday life. Through fifteen comic vignettes created by 2SLGBTQ+ artists and storytellers, the book explores the small acts of kindness, quiet moments of resistance, and deep connections that help us thrive. Come meet the editors, view selected comic panels, and take part in a conversation about queer health, healing, and hope. Whether you're into graphic storytelling, social justice, or just want to feel inspired — this event welcomes all.
- Free • All Ages • Dry Event (those under the influence will NOT be permitted to attend) • Light Snacks Provided | More information online.
- Let’s gather in community to celebrate queer creativity and the radical power of compassion.
- Location: The North Grove, 6 Primrose St, Dartmouth
- 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Back to Our Roots: Africville Museum Community Tour & Dinner
- Join us for a grounding afternoon at Africville, where we’ll remember our histories, honour our presence, and root into futures that centre Black and 2SLGBTQI+ life. This gathering is part of Back to Our Roots / Black Queer Canada (Noir·e·s Queer au Canada): a national initiative by and for Black 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
- We’ll begin with a tour of the Africville Museum, a site of resistance and Black legacy, followed by a community dinner where we can rest, reflect, and connect across identities, generations, and experiences. This is not a panel, workshop, or lecture. It’s a soft space — for being together, sharing food, remembering the past, and imagining the future.
- Dinner catered by Brawta Jamaican Jerk Joint. Vegetarian options available.
- This space prioritizes Black 2SGBTQI+ community and experiences. Allies are welcome.
- Tickets: Free, but registration required.
- Location: Africville Museum, 5795 Africville Road
- 8:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- melaNATION: A QTBIPOC Showcase
- Created by ElleNoir and returning for its biggest year yet, melaNATION is a fierce celebration of QTBIPOC talent. Hosted by Elle herself in honour of her 20th drag anniversary! This year’s showcase features show-stopping drag, live music, and sizzling burlesque, with headliner Jaylene Tyme lighting up the stage.
- Doors open at 8:30, meet-and-greet from 8 to 9; and show starts at 9.
- Tickets: General admission, $12; General admission and Meet & Greet, $30. This is a 19+ event.
- Location: Garrison Grounds
- 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Queer Karaoke Night - Pride Edition
- Kick off Halifax PrideFestival with a evening of Karaoke, hosted by EastCoastQueers at StardustBar.
- Come for dinner and/or drinks, watch or partake in karaoke, and/or mingle with folx from the community. Sing and dance along! All in a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community.
- Karaoke is on from 9 until 2. Kitchen is open until 10.
- Cost: There is NO COVER. You’re welcome to join or show up at any time! More detail and etiquette online.
- Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street
- 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Hoe Down, Home Up!
- Get ready to boot scoot & queer it up, y'all! Country video dance party with your faves: Dolly, Shania, Orville, Chappell, Brandi & more.
- Tickets: $5 + tax and fees.
- Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street
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