Pride Parade 2008; Photo by Hedwig Schipperheijn Commercial Photography
Vancouver’s 2009 Pride Celebration has been in full swing since July 25, but the big climax is this weekend: The enormous–and enormously popular—Vancouver Pride Parade & Festival.
Attracting over 500,000 people last year, the annual Pride Parade through downtown Vancouver is a stunning display of diversity, creativity, artistry, and community.
The 2009 Pride Parade route travels through Vancouver’s West End, the historic centre of the city’s LGBT community. The route starts at Robson and Thurlow, continues along Denman Street, Beach Avenue and Pacific Street, ending at Sunset Beach.
Vancouver Pride Parade Route Map
Pride Parade 2008; Photo by Hedwig Schipperheijn Commercial Photography
Pride Parade 2008; Photo by Hedwig Schipperheijn Commercial Photography
During and after the Pride Parade is the Pride Festival at Sunset Beach, a free, outdoor beach party with live music on the main stage, food and craft vendors, a beer garden, and more.
List of Vancouver Pride Festival Performers & Artists
Pride Parade 2008; Photo by Hedwig Schipperheijn Commercial Photography
The Vancouver Pride Parade starts at 12pm and the Festival starts at 11am on Sunday, August 2.
