Halifax Rainbow Encyclopedia: 2025-07-22

Halifax Pride Festival

HalifaxPride's official Festival calendar for 2025 is online.

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: Fit Together: Evolve Boot Camp
: As the third installment of our Active Living series, this boot camp will help community members get active, evolve and flourish. Join us on the Garrison Grounds to work up a sweat. All experience levels are welcome. More info online.
: Location: Garrison Grounds

Noon to 3:00 p.m.: Two-Spirit Teachings & Storytelling Circle
: In collaboration with the WabanakiTwoSpiritAlliance, join us for an intimate circle led by Elders, Knowledge Keepers, or Two-Spirit leaders sharing teachings on roles, responsibilities, and wellness. This space will focus on cultural grounding and traditional knowledge. This event will take place in an on-site Teepee on the Garrison Grounds and is open to the public. More info online.
: Location: Garrison Grounds

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Trans & Non-binary Hangout (Closed Space)
: This Trans and Non-binary hangout is a chance to share joy! Join us for two hours of mingling and open mic celebrations from Trans and Non-Binary community members! Whether it is poetry, song, or spoken word, let your radiant voice be heard in a safe and affirming space — join us to celebrate Trans and Non-binary joy! More info online.
: Location: Garrison Grounds

6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Dodgeball Learn-to-Play with Halifax Rainbow Dodgeball
: This HalifaxRainbowDodgeball-led event will allow newcomers and pros to have some low stakes fun on the dodgeball court! This inclusive learn-to-play session at the YMCA will allow attendees to get to know the game and the community in a supportive and inclusive environment. You’ll have a ball! More information (including advance registration link) online. ID is required for entry.
: Location: John W. Lindsay YMCA, 5640 Sackville Street

6:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Pride Scrimmage
: Come celebrate Pride with the Anchor City Rollers with a special scrimmage. What is a scrimmage? It's a fun, low-stakes game of roller derby where the league (and close friends!) split into two teams to play each other. It's a great learning opportunity for all of our players and officials, but with all the hard-hitting action of a full-length roller derby bout. In celebration of the Halifax Pride festival, we'll be donning our rainbows and showing off our queer joy (while consensually hitting each other!)
: More information (including required forms) online. Skaters and officials must arrive by 6:30, doors open for spectators at 6:45, play starts at 7.
: Location: Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Pkwy, Dartmouth

8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.: Queer Comedy
: Laugh to a rainbow of fabulous comics, hosted by Alva Sparkles. Atlantic Canada's best queer comedians will have you cackling and crying "IT'S SO TRUE!"
: Tickets: Early bird tickets start at $11.98.
: Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street

9:00 p.m. to Midnight: Youth Prom
: Join Halifax Pride and the Youth Project for this night to remember! The youth prom is a space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to celebrate their Queerness with old friends and new. Whether you’re dancing the night away or snapping pics in the photo booth, the Youth Prom is a time for celebration!
: This event is for youth 19 and under. More info online.
: Location: Garrison Grounds