NANAIMO PRIDE GUIDE
2026
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF NANAIMO PRIDE AND 10 YEARS OF THE PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL
Welcome to your official guide for the 2026 Nanaimo Pride Parade and Festival! This guide contains everything you need to navigate our signature events, including route maps, festival schedules, and site details.
Explore the listings below to find incredible 2SLGBTQIA+ events happening throughout the Nanaimo area!
30 Years of Pride. 10 Years of Celebration.
In 1997, Nanaimo’s first Pride march took to the streets as a protest, and a powerful act of visibility, courage, and community.
Now, 30 years later, we’re still here. Still proud. Still showing up.
This year marks 10 incredible years of the Nanaimo Pride Parade & Festival event as we know and love it today — a joyful, expressive, vibrant and collective celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ lives, love, and resilience in the heart of Nanaimo.
From protest to parade, from resistance to celebration, Pride in Nanaimo has always been about community, and you’re invited to be part of this milestone year.
Download the Guide
We want to ensure everyone has the information they need to celebrate with us. Please choose the version that best suits your needs:
Guide for Print
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Accessible Pride Guide
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Best for: Users utilizing screen readers or other assistive technologies.
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Note: This version has been specifically prepared for accessibility, is PAC-compliant, and has been tested with NVDA.
Our Accessibility Commitment
We recognize that accessibility is a journey of continuous learning and improvement. While we strive to meet the highest standards, we know there is always room to grow. If you encounter any barriers or have difficulty accessing information within our guides, your feedback is vital to us.
Please forward any issues, suggestions, or requests for assistance related to the website or accessible guides to our webmaster, Lys Glassford, at lys@mydigitalpresence.coach. We value your input as we work to make Nanaimo a more inclusive destination for everyone.
The Big Day
Sunday, June 14 Parade departs at 11:00 AM from the Old City Quarter, winding through downtown Nanaimo and finishing at Maffeo Sutton Park
Pride Festival: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM at Maffeo Sutton Park
Upcoming Events
Pride themed indie/alt/artpunk show - Beastie, Sticky Keys, and Christina Rzepa - all agesWed, Jun 24The Globe Live Studio
IN THE CLOSET Docu-Series Screening and Clothing Swap for Pride MonthThu, Jun 25Vancouver Island Regional Library - Nana
Belly Dance Workshop with Arabian Nights Belly Dance CollectiveMultiple DatesSun, Jun 28Mellow Drama Studio and Theatre
Picnic en BlancSat, Jul 11Provided when you purchase the ticket
Our Events Guide is Proudly Sponsored by our friends at Tourism Nanaimo
More 2SLGBTQIA+ Resources from Tourism Nanaimo
Other Ways to Get Involved
Looking to make a donation to help Nanaimo Pride offer 2SLGBTQIA+ events during Pride Week (or all year), click here.
Would your business or corporation like to sponsor Nanaimo Pride week? Contact us.
Hosting a 2SLGBTQIA+ event in June? Submit your event here!
Pride is a space for everyone — please take a moment to read our Safe Space Policy.