Vancouver Pride Parade

What/Why:: Hosts: Conni Smudge, Joan-E, Symone, T
Parade Director: Tim Kraumanis

What began as a small protest march through the Davie Village has blossomed into a world-class Pride Parade attracting not only supporters within the LGBT community in Vancouver but our friends worldwide. The bigger we get, the more fun we have and the more we can showcase Canada's proud diversity. Particularly dear to the hearts of the VPS is the fact that our Pride Parade can provide inspiration and courage to the LGBT community worldwide. Our Pride started as a brave peaceful protest ("We're here! We're queer!") and has grown into a role model for LGBT communities who continue to fight hard for their human rights.

Spanning 20 blocks and attracting an audience of over 600,000 in 2009, the Pride Parade is Vancouver's premier celebration of culture and diversity.

There are 150 parade entries including colourful floats, musical marching bands, community groups and 600,000 spectators. Pride takes over the streets and rainbows fill the city at this is MUST SEE event!

Parade Route
In 2010, the Pride Parade will start in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The Parade begins at Robson and Thurlow, heads West down the hill to Denman street, follows Denman to Pacific and Beach Avenue and finishes at the Sunset Beach Festival Site.

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