Come Out for Celebrations of Individual Uniqueness and Fun!
The Flag Shop will be at Pride Fest, and we’re thrilled to say this is our 5th year joining the celebrations! Come out and #BeYouVancouver. Find us under our Pride canopy – we’ll be easy to spot in the crowds, too! Just look for the colourful Pride flags waving in the breeze.
Memories of Pride Fest 2018 – What a blast! See you under The Flag Shop canopy at Pride Fest 2019!
Pride Celebrations Are in Your Immediate Future
While there are just too many to name them all, here are some of the event highlights leading up to Sunday, to help get you connected with your favourite Pride parties in our community:
Pride at the Pier
Tuesday, July 30th, 5:00 p.m.
Ship Builder’s Square, Wallace Way, North Vancouver
Come out for food trucks, button making, flag making, giant Jenga and a catwalk competition!
Pride After Hours at the Vancouver Aquarium
Thursday, August 1st, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m
845 Avison Way, Vancouver
There will be DJs playing Pride hits, drag performances and presentations on otter love and shark positions.
Chicks Ahoy Pride Boat Cruise Party
Friday, August 2nd, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
1601 Bayshore Drive, aboard the Magic Charm Yacht
Bring your flags and wear your best sailing outfits.
Terry Wallace Memorial Breakfast
Saturday, August 3rd, 8:00 a.m.
Jim Deva Plaza in Davie Village
Enjoy a buffet-style pancake breakfast, by donation, and in memory of Terry Wallace, a Vancouver Pride Society founder.
Pride Parade Viewing Brunch
Sunday, August 4th, 10:30 a.m.
English Bay Boathouse Rooftop
If crowds are not your thing, watching the parade from the rooftop is a great way to watch from far above the hustle!
Sunset Beach Festival
Sunday, August 4th, 11:00 a.m.
Sunset Beach Park, 1201 Beach Avenue, Vancouver
It’s a fun and safe festival that’s all about expressing your Pride, both individually, and as part of a community. Join us, because we will be there, and we can’t wait to see you!
2019 Pride Parade
Sunday, August 4th, at noon – 3:00 p.m.
Vancouver West End
The 41st Annual Pride Parade starts on Robson to Denman, then onto Beach Ave, ending at Pacific.
For more information and a full calendar of official events and community celebrations, please visit the Vancouver Pride Society’s official website.
Inclusive Pride Flag – Designed by Daniel Quasar – Learn more about the flag at: www.inclusiveprideflag.ca. And, stop by our booth to get your hands on this beauty!
The Flag Shop has a long history of supporting Canada’s LGBTQ+ communities, to help end discrimination and violence, while promoting equality and dignity for all. We’ll set you up with everything you’ll need to make it the best Pride Fest yet! For a closer look at our Pride products, go to: http://pride.flagshop.com/
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See you at Pride Fest!