Halifax is ready to welcome the world to Canada Pride

11-day festival

150+ events

Atlantic Canada's first Canada Pride

300+ volunteers

200+ performers

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Why Halifax?

There's no better place to celebrate Canada Pride than Halifax. Set on Canada's Atlantic coast, Halifax is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its historic waterfront, thriving arts and culture scene, incredible food, and East Coast hospitality. In 2027, we're proud to welcome visitors from across Canada and beyond for Atlantic Canada's first-ever Canada Pride.

People relaxing on hammocks on a wooden pier overlooking a body of water, with a small hill in the distance, under a partly cloudy sky.

Oceanfront City

Three smiling women standing together outdoors, wearing orange t-shirts with ‘LGBTQ+ Pride’ printed on them, during a pride event. The woman in the middle has a rainbow lanyard around her neck, and the woman on the right wears glasses and a grey cap.

East Coast hospitality

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Walkable downtown

A preview of what's in store

  • Performer on stage with arm raised, in front of a large digital screen with bright graphics and fireworks, in a dark concert or event setting with audience silhouettes.

    melaNATION: A QTBIPOC Showcase

    Thursday, July 15, 2027

    A celebration of Black, Indigenous, and racialized 2SLGBTQIA+ communities through music, performance, and culture.

  • Person wearing rainbow-colored hat and pink T-shirt speaking into a microphone on stage at the Halifax Pride event, with a large colorful screen displaying event details in the background.

    Canada Pride Opening Ceremony

    Thursday, July 15, 2027

    Celebrate the official start of Canada Pride with an evening of welcomes, performances, and community.

  • A performer dressed in a glittery, beige corset and gold costume with a flowing train dances passionately on stage, with a vibrant, abstract digital background behind her.

    The Bump

    Friday, July 16, 2027

    Halifax Pride’s biggest drag show and the largest drag event in Atlantic Canada, featuring performers from across Canada and beyond.

  • Crowd of people celebrating at a pride parade, many holding rainbow flags and wearing colorful clothing and accessories.

    Canada Pride Parade

    Saturday, July 17, 2027

    Join thousands of marchers, performers, and community groups as Canada Pride takes to the streets in a vibrant celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities from across the country.

  • A performer dressed in a pink sequined outfit with star patterns, pink knee-high boots, and fishnet stockings, dancing on stage. Two backup dancers, dressed in white tank tops and pink shorts with star embellishments, dance behind her. The stage is outdoors with trees and buildings visible in the background.

    Drag on the MainStage

    Saturday, July 17, 2027

    An all-ages celebration of drag featuring incredible performers from across Canada and beyond on the Canada Pride mainstage.

  • The Grind

    Saturday, July 17, 2027

    A high-energy Halifax Pride dance party with DJs, performances, and a packed dance floor.

  • Three people sitting on chairs on a stage, engaged in a discussion or presentation. The woman on the left is holding a microphone, wearing a red blazer and floral dress. The woman in the middle is laughing, holding a microphone, dressed in black with a necklace. The man on the right is gesturing with his hands, dressed in black t-shirt and pants. There are drinks on small tables next to them, and a backdrop with blue panels.

    Canada Pride Human Rights Conference

    Tuesday, July 20 - Thursday, July 22, 2027

    Join community leaders, advocates, and changemakers for conversations exploring the issues shaping the future of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

  • A woman is on stage speaking into a microphone with her right arm raised in the air. She has long blonde hair and is wearing a light-colored shirt and dark patterned pants. There are colorful lights and a large digital screen in the background displaying bright abstract patterns.

    Pride Live

    Friday, July 23, 2027

    A large-scale outdoor concert featuring internationally acclaimed artists alongside Canadian and local performers.

  • People at a concert or event inside a brightly lit tent with colorful neon lights, raising their hands and holding drinks.

    Canada Pride Closing Ceremony & Show

    Saturday, July 24, 2027

    Celebrate the end of Canada Pride with a spectacular evening of performances, special guests, and one final celebration.

  • A group of people at an outdoor event, with two central figures performing a dance or acrobatic move. One person is lifting another person above their shoulders, both smiling, while others watch and enjoy the event. The background shows more crowd members, flags, and trees on a sunny day.

    Dykes vs Divas Ball Game

    Sunday, July 25, 2027

    Cheer on this fan-favourite community softball game featuring friendly competition, entertainment, and plenty of Pride spirit.

PARTNERS

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