1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. Vancouver / British Columbia Travel
photo of Natasha Jervis
Natasha's Vancouver / BC Travel Blog

By Natasha Jervis, About.com Guide to Vancouver / BC Travel

Vancouver's Largest LGBT Parade

Wednesday June 24, 2009
Western Canada’s largest LGBT Pride celebrations begin in Vancouver Saturday, June 27th with Eastside Pride at Grandview Park. Vancouver Pride comes to the East Side to kick off its 31st annual Pride celebrations for a full day of entertainment, artisans and culinary delights from The Reef.

Bring your friends, family and all significant others to celebrate the cultural diversity and eclectic soul of East Vancouver. The relaxed atmosphere of East Side Pride is unique amongst Vancouver Pride events and for many people it’s the highlight of their Pride season.
What: East Side Pride
Who: Hosted by Vivian Von Brokenhymen and Conni Smudge with performances by Acid Ocean, Anything Cute, Black Parade Kings, Boudoir Beledi, Burlap, Car Kelly, Dance Arabia, Matthew Presidente, Norine Braun, Not So Strictly Ballroom, She’s No Minor, Splitting Adam, Tara C. Taylor, The Bobbers, Thee Ahs, Maxwell Maxwell, and DJ SHE.
Where: Grandview Park
When: Saturday, June 27th, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Event Summary: This neighbourhood-friendly festival with live entertainment, food from The Reef and vendors is a grass roots event in the heart of the East End.

Comments

No comments yet. Leave a Comment

Leave a Comment

Line and paragraph breaks are automatic. Some HTML allowed: <a href="" title="">, <b>, <i>, <strike>

Discuss
Community Forum
Explore Vancouver / British Columbia Travel
About.com Special Features

Find travel inspiration and get the best tips and reviews for your next getaway. More >

The best times to visit East and Southern Africa. More >

  1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. Vancouver / British Columbia Travel

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.