Here’s how to join the party at Prince’s Island Park as Calgary Pride returns for a 2-day festival and Pride Parade on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1…
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Calgary Pride is back and bigger than ever! The 2024 Calgary Pride Festival is set to celebrate the city’s vibrant and diverse 2SLGBTQI+ community with some extraordinary events that will light up the city like never before.
The festivities officially kicked off on Saturday, August 24, 2024 when Indigenous leaders and city officials came together for a Pride Flag Ceremony at City Hall, located in the city’s downtown core (800 Macleod Trail SE). This powerful ceremony set the stage for a week-long celebration at local businesses, restaurants, and venues, which are all coming alive with pride-themed events and initiatives, welcoming Calgarians and visitors from across the country and around the globe.
The official 2024 Calgary Pride Parade and Festival will take place on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Prince’s Island Park. Here’s everything that you need to know before heading out to the annual festival and parade.
Saturday, August 31, 2024
The Calgary Pride Festival returns on Saturday, August 31, 2024 when Prince’s Island Park will transform into a hub of entertainment! The Trans and Dyke March & Stage Take Over will kick things off at the festival’s main stage between 4:00pm and 5:00pm featuring inspiring speeches and performances that highlight the resilience and diversity of these communities.
At 5:00pm 18+ programming kicks off at Prince’s Island Park with a variety of vendors and performances tailored for an adult audience, ensuring a night filled with engaging and risqué entertainment. The annual Night Market will take place between 5:00pm and 10:00pm featuring an array of adult vendors offering unique and exciting products, while the main stage will feature a variety of performances by local DJs, as well as diverse and risqué artists, and captivating burlesque dancers. In between performances, you can grab a bit to eat from one of the diverse food vendors set up throughout Prince’s Island Park, or relax in the lively beer and sober gardens in the park. These welcoming spaces provide the perfect backdrop to celebrate love, acceptance, and togetherness.
Sunday, September 1, 2024
The Calgary Pride festivities continue on Sunday, September 1, 2024, with the grand Calgary Pride Parade. The annual parade is currently scheduled to start at 11:00am and conclude by 12:00pm. Gather at the Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary) and join the parade as it winds its way west on 9th Ave toward 5th Street SW. Make sure to head there early so you don’t miss out on the fun and please remember to bring water and sunscreen!
The celebration continues after the parade wraps at Prince’s Island Park, where an all-ages day of family fun awaits. Enjoy a fantastic marketplace with new vendors, mouthwatering food options, a kids’ zone, and spectacular performances by exciting drag headliners scheduled throughout the day.
Happy Pride, Calgary!
For more information on the 2024 Calgary Pride Festival and Parade visit calgarypride.ca or follow along on social (@calgarypride #WeAreCalgaryPride) for the latest updates.
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