Vancouver Pride Parade

Vehicle Size

Due to City structural changes, vehicles that exceed a width of 10 feet will not be allowed to participate. We are limiting the amount of large floats and trailers in the Parade this year due to space restrictions and safety concerns. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of VPS staff for accessibility purposes.

Payments

We have upgraded our payment system! Invoices will now be sent electronically with instructions on how to pay your invoice online. Alternative payment options are available.

Location

You may be wondering why we are taking longer than usual to confirm your event registration. Some changes are on the horizon for our events this summer including some potential new locations. We’ll have more details to announce in the Spring!

Greening initiatives

In 2023 we are incentivizing Parade entries to use emission-free vehicles as part of their entry by offering 20% off the vehicle rate on the rate card if they use an electric vehicle as part of their Parade entry. Non-gas powered vehicles will also be given priority placement in the Parade.

By 2024, all vehicles that are gas/diesel fueled will be banned from participating in the Pride Parade in Vancouver.

As of 2023, we will also no longer be allowing balloons as part of Parade entry decor. 

Information on the current by-law restrictions for shopping bags, cups, straws, utensils and takeout containers can be found here. Please help us create a more environmentally sustainable festival and Parade!