2025-07-19

Halifax Pride Parade Day

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🏒 HFX Pride Cup 2025

QueerHockeyNovaScotia welcomes queer hockey players to the third annual HFX Pride Cup. Find out more online.

Location: RBC Centre, 259 Commodore Drive, Dartmouth

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Workout with North Endurance!

Get ready to sweat! North Endurance invites you for a FREE WORKOUT on the Halifax Commons. Back for our fifth year, this is one of our favourite workouts - getting outside and hanging out with all of you! A beginner friendly workout with all bodyweight movements, our team of Trainers - and special guest co-coach Ripped Green! - will help all those attending move safely and affectively to ensure you have fun and get a great workout! So kickstart your Saturday with us and get pumped before the parade!

Look for us on the Halifax Commons between the North Common Public Washroom (Along Cunard St) and the Commons Water Fountain. In the event of rain we'll meet at North Endurance (5687 West St), a short 400m walk from the Commons. Keep an eye on our social media for updates (Instagram, @northendurance). Any questions, please email or DM us!

More ifo online.

9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

QueerRunClub - RadPride Edition

ueer Run Club Halifax is a social club more than a traditional run club. We are a free, no sign-up group for all skill levels and abilities. QRC meets every Saturday outside the Halifax Brewery Market. The intention behind Queer Run Club is to reclaim public space while creating an atmosphere of play to feel freedom in our bodies, moving them intentionally with a safe and supportive group of pals. We have a 5km route around the Halifax waterfront, but there is no set pace for our runs! We encourage folks to go at whatever pace feels comfy for them on the day. If 5km feels like too much, the route is a loop! Run, walk or roll part of the route, or just come join for coffee and community post run.

We are so excited to collaborate with RadPride this year to offer Pride Run to community. That's right, we are keeping it grassroots, police free, anti-capitalist & decolonized! We're here to bring big queer joy through movement, but we are also here to remember where we came from, and what futures we want to build collectively and live in going forward. We can't wait to laugh, dream, scheme, move and be in each other's company. Come run with us!

Route and more details available on rad pride website.

Location: underneath the sign at Terra Cafe, 1496 Lower Water Street

11:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Parade BBQ + Block Party 🌈✨

Join StardustBar for a front-row seat to the Pride Parade (Barrington & Prince St) and a full-on patio/street party and BBQ! (weather pending). Free to attend. Food/drink for purchase. Glitter (Hot) Dogs – meat and veggie option, Freezies & non-alc drinks, with Music by DJ Bad Friends.

Let’s eat, dance, and celebrate Pride together!

Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street

Noon to 3:00 p.m.

Halifax Pride Parade

Atlantic Canada’s largest Pride Parade is back! Join us to cheer, dance, and spread joy through the streets of Halifax to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community! If you want to watch or cheer on the Parade, there are different viewing areas for various accessibility needs. A masked viewing area will be on the Garrison Grounds of the Festival Site, a low sensory viewing area is provided within the John W. Lindsay YMCA on Sackville street. The accessible and described viewing areas can be found on Spring Garden Road.

Starting at the east end (roundabout) of Cogswell St, the parade will head east down Cogswell St, turning south onto Barrington St, west onto Spring Garden Rd, north onto South Park St, and end on Bell Rd/Ahern Ave, at the Garrison Grounds.

More details online.

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Community Market

Support local 2SLGBTQIA+ vendors by perusing through our Community Market on the Garrison Grounds. Learn about the work done by 2SLGBTQ+ community organizations, and don’t miss out on the Queer-made art, clothes, gender affirming products and so much more that can be found at the Community Market! More info online.

Location: Garrison Grounds

1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Post-Pride Lawn Bowling

Join HRMPrideBowls for a Learn To Bowl Training Session, Music and Dancing, Socialization and Impromptu Lawn Bowling Games. We will begin the event immediately following the Halifax Pride Parade (after our participants have returned from marching in the parade). The end time for the event is approximate, it depends on when everyone is done playing and socializing at the club. Everyone is welcome! You do not need to be a member of HRM Pride Bowls to attend this special event.

Find out more and RSVP on Facebook.

Dress for the weather! Wear the flattest sneakers, sandals or flip flops that you have WITHOUT a heel.

Location: Wanderers Lawn Bowling Club, 5759 Sackville Street

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Drag on the Main Stage

Join us for Drag on the Mainstage, an all-ages drag showcase sponsored by Needs Convenience. This showcase will give festival goers the chance to witness local drag excellence! Tune in for this fierce afternoon of talent and glamour from our All Ages Area, or with a drink in our 19+ Beverage Area. More info online.

Location: Garrison Grounds

3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

MzVicki's Pride BBQ

Supporting our community and raising funds for MannaForHealth. For more information, contact 902-405-1283.

Location: 2418 Portia White Court

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Pride Roll Out at the Oval with Anchor City Rollers

Celebrate Pride week on skates with Anchor City Rollers! Our roller derby league members will be hitting the Oval for a fun and colourful roll out. Grab some skates and come on out to meet our skaters and learn about the league and our upcoming scrims and games! Skates and other equipment will be available to borrow free of charge from Oval staff, on a first-come, first-serve basis. (We recommend showing up early if borrowing gear!) Participants may use their own gear, but helmets are mandatory for all users. All borrowing of equipment will be subject to the rules of the Emera Oval. A valid government-issued ID is required. Children must be accompanied by a chaperone. See here for more details on equipment offerings and policies: https://www.halifax.ca/parks-recreation/programs-activities/outdoor-recreation/emera-oval. Weather dependent!

Rain date: July 20th, 4-6pm. RSVP on Facebook.

Location: Emera Oval, Halifax Common

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Halifax Tides FC Pride Match

Join the Halifax Tides for their first-ever Pride Match on Friday, July 19 at 7:00 PM as the club celebrates 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion, community, and the unifying power of sport. Pride Night is a special celebration, but it represents a commitment that lives year-round, on the pitch, in the stands, and throughout the community. This inaugural event will feature themed programming, vibrant fan activations, and an unforgettable matchday atmosphere. The Tides are proud to play with heart, with purpose, and with pride. It's time to Rise Together at The Wanderers Grounds.

Tickets: Start at $32.66 (including taxes and fees).

Location: Wanderers Grounds, 5819 Sackville Street

7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m.

Pride in Revolution: Intifada Pride

Teach-ins, book readings, and group discussions. The radical history of Pride in Kjipuktuk, Palestinian poetry, educational talks, and more. Masks are encouraged. Stick around for dancing until midnight. Organized by Nova Scotia Student Strike.

Details via Instagram.

Location: Halifax Common - opposite Good Robot Beer Garden

8:00 p.m.

The Drag Show

Join the HausOfJeckyll and North Brewing for a Pride drag show you won't forget! Get your tickets while you can!

Tickets: $20 - contact Mario at 902-223-5587. RSVP on Facebook.

Location: North Brewing Company, 899 Portland Street, Dartmouth

8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

DaiseyM’s Rainbow Dance

Come out and join us after the Pride parade for an evening of dancing with your friends or meeting new ones! There is always a huge table for the singles to mingle, 50/50 and door prizes. RSVP on Facebook.

Advanced Tickets, $15 (E-transfer daiseym@ns.sympatico.ca) or $20 at the door. Questions? Text 902-223-7482.

Location: Atlantic Hotel Halifax, 1980 Robie Street

8:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

The Grind

It’s time to move. The Grind is Halifax Pride’s signature late-night dance party, where the beats are heavy, the energy is high, and the dance floor doesn’t quit. Hosted by local fave Jax Irwin, this year’s party is headlined by the genre-blurring, beat-dropping sensation MINOE- bringing fierce sound, queer power, and pure party vibes to the stage. Expect a packed floor, wild visuals, and a DJ lineup that keeps you moving ‘til late.

Tickets: General admission, $12. This is a 19+ event. Doors open at 8:30, show starts at 9.

Location: Garrison Grounds

TBC

Stagger In: A Drag Open Stage

Details pending.

Location: StaggersPub, 26 Portland Street, Dartmouth

9:00 p.m to Midnight

Pride in Revolution: DJ & Dancing

Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks provided. Masks are encouraged. Organized by Nova Scotia Student Strike.

Details via Instagram.

Location: Halifax Common - opposite Good Robot Beer Garden

9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Kinky Colours 12

Grab your friends and come join while we have our 12th annual Kinky Colours event. This party will be a part of the Halifax Pride Festival and it is always one of the BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Nightshade events and this year it will be happening the same weekend as the Pride Parade so you're not going to want to miss this! So be sure to wear sexy neons or whites to react to the ultra violet lights!

We've got waaay too many black lights and plan to flood every inch of the ballroom with glowing fun! When you're digging through the closet or out shopping for that perfect outfit but you're not sure what will glow and what won't, there are free Ultra Violet apps you can download for your mobile device!

Tickets: $25+tax in advance (nightshadehalifax.com) or $32+tax at the door (19+)

Location: Best Western Plus, Chocolate Lake Hotel Ballroom, 250 St Margarets Bay Road

9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

BearBall - Colours of Pride

Show off your unique style and all things bright and cheerful, at BearBall : Colours of Pride. Celebrate Pride in the summer through a wide spectrum of colourful dress and attire! See shorts and singlets, some garnished with trinkets! With T-shirts and tank tops, coloured mops and high tops! From Latex to neoprene, to casual wear and blue jeans!

Through thick stripes and thin, and everything in between, come out and be a part of the rainbow connection at Bear Ball : Colours of Pride. The lovers, the dreamers and we!

* DJ Joshua Reid returns to fuse Pride Anthems with contemporary beats and dance classics.

* Free Colours of Pride retro photo booth on site!

* Complimentary clothes check!

* Garrison Brewery Prize Draw!

Tickets: $25/30 advance or $35 at the door.

Location: Guild Hall, Atlantica Hotel, 1980 Robie Street

10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

The Ultimate Pop Girlies

YAS Halifax presents non-stop dance party and drag extravaganza celebrating the icons who defined pop. From Britney to Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter to Janet Jackson, Gaga to Ariana, and beyond.

Expect iconic performances, fierce drag, and wall-to-wall bangers from the pop girlies who raised us. Whether you're a nostalgic 2000s babe or a current chart queen, this night is for you.

Dress up, dance hard, and worship the pop pantheon.

Tickets: Early bird $15, advance, $17 (+ fees and taxes) or $25 at the door.

Location: Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street

10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Gay Stampede

Late-night patio country vibes! Stampede themed cocktails, BBQ, and country dance music. Dress your gay cow-folk best and enjoy some hooting' and hollerin' in style. Kitchen serving BBQ specials and our regular menu until 2am.

Location: Jellies, 6250 Quinpool Road

10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

Glitter Bomb Queer Dance Party - Pride Edition

GLITTER BOMB is going off this Saturday for a special PRIDE EDITION! Our weekly queer dance party is levelling up with DJs BAD FRIENDS & GOTHFRIEND bringing the heat all night. Expect POP TOP 40 HOUSE and REMIXES you didn’t know you needed.

Cover: $10 before midnight / $15 after. Details via Pride guide.

Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street

10:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.

RUSH by Rumours

Warning: Prolonged exposure may result in sweat, rhythm, and poor decisions.

Join RumoursHFX for a Pride Saturday that hits hard and doesn’t let up. Brought to life by ARIS + RAFA behind the decks, spinning high-voltage beats all night long.

💥 Lightning-fast drinks.

💥 No waiting. No stalling. No regrets.

💥 Dance floor energy on maximum.

Tickets: Advance: starting at $13 (+ fees and taxes) or $20 at the door (space permitting)

Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street.