In March of 2018, the Burnaby Intercultural Table hosted a community forum to better understand the challenges of 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers and to provide educational opportunities for frontline workers on issues addressing the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. At the forum, representatives from local service organizations identified resources and services within Burnaby for 2SLGBTQIA+ audiences, and thought of ways to bring about community connections, celebrate diversity, and promote inclusivity and understanding. From this initial conversation, the Burnaby Pride Planning Committee was formed.
Recognizing the absence of an annual pride parade or festival, the Burnaby Pride Planning Committee set out to create Burnaby’s first ever 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Street Festival. The inaugural event on August 11th, 2018 aims to launch a lasting movement that will honour, celebrate, and educate about 2SLGBTQIA+ folk in Burnaby.
In 2019, Burnaby Pride expanded to hosting two events, the Rainbow Garden Party and the Pride Street Festival. The Rainbow Garden Party was held at Burnaby Civic Square, next to Metrotown Library and was more adult-oriented, including drag performers, a DJ, candy, ice cream, food trucks, drinks, and dancing. It was a wonderful celebration with a great crowd and energizing vibe. The Pride Street Festival was held on Jubilee Avenue and brought together service providers and entertainment.
In 2020 Burnaby Pride pivoted to a Digital Pride because of the pandemic. We also added some programming (virtual book talks) in the fall and winter.
We will be hosting Pride 2021 online again on July 23 and 24th.
Check back for details on the festival as well as other events.
In March of 2018, the Burnaby Intercultural Table hosted a community forum to better understand the challenges of 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers and to provide educational opportunities for frontline workers on issues addressing the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. At the forum, representatives from local service organizations identified resources and services within Burnaby for 2SLGBTQIA+ audiences, and thought of ways to bring about community connections, celebrate diversity, and promote inclusivity and understanding. From this initial conversation, the Burnaby Pride Planning Committee was formed.
Recognizing the absence of an annual pride parade or festival, the Burnaby Pride Planning Committee set out to create Burnaby’s first ever 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Street Festival. The inaugural event on August 11th, 2018 aims to launch a lasting movement that will honour, celebrate, and educate about 2SLGBTQIA+ folk in Burnaby.
In 2019, Burnaby Pride expanded to hosting two events, the Rainbow Garden Party and the Pride Street Festival. The Rainbow Garden Party was held at Burnaby Civic Square, next to Metrotown Library and was more adult-oriented, including drag performers, a DJ, candy, ice cream, food trucks, drinks, and dancing. It was a wonderful celebration with a great crowd and energizing vibe. The Pride Street Festival was held on Jubilee Avenue and brought together service providers and entertainment.
In 2020 Burnaby Pride pivoted to a Digital Pride because of the pandemic. We also added some programming (virtual book talks) in the fall and winter.
We will be hosting Pride 2021 online again on July 23 and 24th.
Check back for details on the festival as well as other events.
In March of 2018, the Burnaby Intercultural Table hosted a community forum to better understand the challenges of 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers and to provide educational opportunities for frontline workers on issues addressing the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. At the forum, representatives from local service organizations identified resources and services within Burnaby for 2SLGBTQIA+ audiences, and thought of ways to bring about community connections, celebrate diversity, and promote inclusivity and understanding. From this initial conversation, the Burnaby Pride Planning Committee was formed.
Recognizing the absence of an annual pride parade or festival, the Burnaby Pride Planning Committee set out to create Burnaby’s first ever 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Street Festival. The inaugural event on August 11th, 2018 aims to launch a lasting movement that will honour, celebrate, and educate about 2SLGBTQIA+ folk in Burnaby.
In 2019, Burnaby Pride expanded to hosting two events, the Rainbow Garden Party and the Pride Street Festival. The Rainbow Garden Party was held at Burnaby Civic Square, next to Metrotown Library and was more adult-oriented, including drag performers, a DJ, candy, ice cream, food trucks, drinks, and dancing. It was a wonderful celebration with a great crowd and energizing vibe. The Pride Street Festival was held on Jubilee Avenue and brought together service providers and entertainment.
In 2020 Burnaby Pride pivoted to a Digital Pride because of the pandemic. We also added some programming (virtual book talks) in the fall and winter.
We will be hosting Pride 2021 online again on July 23 and 24th.
Check back for details on the festival as well as other events.
In March of 2018, the Burnaby Intercultural Table hosted a community forum to better understand the challenges of 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers and to provide educational opportunities for frontline workers on issues addressing the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. At the forum, representatives from local service organizations identified resources and services within Burnaby for 2SLGBTQIA+ audiences, and thought of ways to bring about community connections, celebrate diversity, and promote inclusivity and understanding. From this initial conversation, the Burnaby Pride Planning Committee was formed.
Recognizing the absence of an annual pride parade or festival, the Burnaby Pride Planning Committee set out to create Burnaby’s first ever 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Street Festival. The inaugural event on August 11th, 2018 aims to launch a lasting movement that will honour, celebrate, and educate about 2SLGBTQIA+ folk in Burnaby.
In 2019, Burnaby Pride expanded to hosting two events, the Rainbow Garden Party and the Pride Street Festival. The Rainbow Garden Party was held at Burnaby Civic Square, next to Metrotown Library and was more adult-oriented, including drag performers, a DJ, candy, ice cream, food trucks, drinks, and dancing. It was a wonderful celebration with a great crowd and energizing vibe. The Pride Street Festival was held on Jubilee Avenue and brought together service providers and entertainment.
In 2020 Burnaby Pride pivoted to a Digital Pride because of the pandemic. We also added some programming (virtual book talks) in the fall and winter.
We will be hosting Pride 2021 online again on July 23 and 24th.
Check back for details on the festival as well as other events.