Burnaby Pride

Burnaby Pride Festival
2025-07-26 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Burnaby Civic Square, 6100 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 4N5, Canada
Now in its ninth year, Burnaby’s Pride event takes place at Civic Square and celebrates the diversity of the local 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic, Plus) community and all those who support them!

Burnaby Pride Festival:

Location6100 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 4N5Burnaby Civic Square is a public park.

The event will include a large stage with amplification, multiple community booths, and food trucks. We will have lawn games, performances, an accessible shaded area, cool down and low sensory areas, and an EMF-Reduced zone. There will be portable washrooms on site all non-gendered and there will be accessible washrooms available.

Food trucks:We will have a variety of food trucks onsite:

Japadog

Chickpea

Indish

Crema

Community Partners

BCIT Pride

Burnaby Art Gallery

Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table / Burnaby Family Life

Burnaby Lake Park Association

Burnaby Neighbourhood House/quest+

Burnaby pride info tent

Burnaby Public Library

Burnaby School District

City of Burnaby -Creekside Youth Centre

Connecting Queer Communities

DIVESEcity Community Resources Society

Foundry

Health Initiative for Men (HIM)

Little & Littler Books (The Littlest Dinosaur)

Live Educate Transform Society

Out On The Shelves Library

Pacific Blue Cross

Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre

Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society

Support The Scene

Trans Care BC

Low Sensory Space

Hosted by LETS (Live Educate Transform Society), fidgets, water, quieter environment away from the stage

Kids Zone

Face painting, bubble fairy shows and lawn games will take place on the lawn next to the courtyard for children and adults to enjoy!

Transit

Metrotown Skytrain station (3 minute walk about 200 meters) After getting off the skytrain you can cross at the crosswalk on McKay Ave and Central Boulevard to arrive at the event!

Bus options:

130, Kootenay Loop

19, Kingsway/To Downtown

119, Kingsway to Metrotown Station

129, Holdom Station

222, Willingdon Express/To Phibbs Exchange

430, Brighouse Station

116, Edmonds Station

49, UBC

110, Lougheed

31, River District

146, Marine Drive

147, Edmonds Station

144, SFU

Parking

Street parking in surrounding areas There is limited parking on site so we encourage folks to take transit or carpool when possible.

*More parking information will be provided closer to the date.

Terrain

The terrain in the park is uneven in areas and a mixture of three zones; grass, concrete, and paved stone squares. Please note we will NOT have the plastic decking we have had in previous years due to the barrier to accessibility it created.

Washrooms

Portable accessible washrooms are available on site. The Burnaby Public Library Metrotown will be open and offer other washroom facilities.

Seating:

Folding chairs in a shaded seating area, lots of space to sit on the lawn if you would like to bring chairs or blankets!

Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Microphones and amplification will be used.

ASL interpreters will be available at the stage area of the park

Blind/Low VisionVisual descriptions will be provided prior to each performance

Fragrance-Reduced

For the health and safety of volunteers, performers, and guests it is important that everyone come fragrance-free or reduced to this event. For information on how and why to be fragrance-free, see If you have questions, or if you are not sure you can be fragrance-free, please contact Athena at info@burnabypride.com.

Drinking Water: There is a public water refilling station located in the park. Bring your water bottles to refill!

First aid: A first aid tent will be stationed towards the back of the park. There will be clear signage indicating the location. In an emergency, please dial 911 and notify an event staff member. Event staff will be wearing our pink t-shirts with the word “Staff” on the back of the shirt.

EMF-REDUCED

Burnaby Pride acknowledges a growing number of individuals affected by electrical hypersensitivity (EHS) and would like to help support a safer event for everyone.

Please power down all electronics or put cell-phones in airplane mode if possible.

We will have a section of the festival as a dedicated EMF-Reduced space. Only enter or sit in this area with electronic devices powered down please!

COVID 19 Aware

The safety and well-being of our community is important for us. Burnaby Pride follows the recommendations of the Fraser Health Authority. As always if you feel at all like you may be sick or are showing symptoms of any possibly contagious illness please stay home. Our pride celebration is outdoors in a park. Mask wearing is optional, but encouraged in group settings. We also encourage our attendees to take the necessary precautions for their safety and we’ll have hand sanitizer and masks onsite available for those that need them.

If you would like to use a mask or hand sanitizer, please visit the Pink Burnaby Pride Info Table at the event.

Keeping safe:

As you know with the increase of hate and threats against our community the risk of hateful protesters and provocations has increased. The safety of our community is of extreme importance to us. We have a safety plan and a team in place to deal with any protesters.

For your safety and the safety of your team, avoid approaching or engaging protesters.

Document any incidents and report them to Burnaby Pride staff or security.

Protect your body and your mind. Remove yourself if you are triggered or in any danger.

Security personnel will be located around the site. Familiarize yourself with them and neighboring booths when you arrive so that you know where to find your closest support network.

Burnaby Pride holds our meetings and events on the unceded and traditional territories of the sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Hul’q’umi’num’ / Halq’eméylem / hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. We recognize that this acknowledgement is a tiny piece in the larger context of the ongoing work that must be done to challenge the legacies of colonialism and create palpable disruptive change and true reconciliation.

Burnaby Pride

info@burnabypride.com

Burnaby Flag Raising Ceremony
2025-07-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Wy, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 4A3, Canada
Help Us Paint the Town Rainbow! Join Burnaby Pride along with Burnaby City Council as we raise the Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Burnaby City Hall

Burnaby Pride holds our meetings and events on the unceded and traditional territories of the sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Hul’q’umi’num’ / Halq’eméylem / hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. We recognize that this acknowledgement is a tiny piece in the larger context of the ongoing work that must be done to challenge the legacies of colonialism and create palpable disruptive change and true reconciliation.

Pride Picnic
2025-07-05 11:30 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver) | Maywood Park, 6480 McKay Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5H 2J6, Canada
We’re kicking off Pride season in Burnaby with something special — the Burnaby Pride Community Picnic! Happening on Saturday, July 5th from 11:30 am to 2:30 p.m. at Maywood Park, this free, family-friendly event invites 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and allies to come together for an afternoon of celebration, community, and connection.

You can look forward to a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere filled with good food, great company, and amazing entertainment. Thanks to the Burnaby Neighbourhood House, we’ll be serving up hot dogs with meat, veggie, and Halal options, plus chips and pop by donation ($3–5 suggested). All proceeds go toward supporting community programs, so every bite makes a difference!

Live performances will keep the vibes high all afternoon. Pack your picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and water bottles, and settle in for a beautiful day under the sun—plus, enjoy free face painting for all ages to add a splash of colour to the celebration!

Everyone is welcome — no barriers, no pressure, just pure Pride. So mark your calendars for July 5, and we’ll see you at Maywood Park!

Event Details:

Date: July 5th

Time: 11:30am – 2:30pm

Location: Maywood Park, 6480 McKay Ave, Burnaby

Accessibility: The park features a playground and small shaded area, and we will also be providing some small tents for more shade. Enter on McKay Ave for easiest access to the BBQ site.

What to Bring:

Lawn chairs

Picnic blankets

Water

Dress for the weather: jackets, hats, sunscreen, and sunglasses

Accessibility Information:

Location: Maywood Park is a Burnaby public park. The address is: 6480 McKay Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 2J6 BC. The park features a playground and small shaded area, and we will also be providing some small tents for more shade. Enter on McKay Ave for easiest access to the BBQ site.

Food: Food is available by donation. We will have hot dogs, with veggie and Halal options as well as gluten-free buns, chips, and iced tea. We encourage folks to also bring their own food as we may run out throughout the day.

Transit:

Metrotown Skytrain Station (6-minute walk, 450 meters)

Bus options from Metrotown Station (6-minute walk, 450 meters)

130, Kootenay Loop

19, Kingsway/To Downtown

119, Kingsway to Metrotown Station

129, Holdom Station

222, Willingdon Express/To Phibbs Exchange

430, Brighouse Station

116, Edmonds Station

49, UBC

110, Lougheed

31, River District

146, Marine Drive

147, Edmonds Station

144, SFU

Trip planning

Parking: Parking is extremely limited, so we encourage you to carpool or take transit if possible. There is limited parking available on McKay Avenue and Silver Avenue on either side of the park.

Washrooms: There will be two portable washrooms on-site, one of which will be an accessible washroom. These washrooms will not be gendered.

Event/Area: The event will be held outdoors, rain or shine, with some shade/cover under the trees. There will be a few pop-up tents for shade.

Seating Options: Seating is limited (a few picnic tables and benches are available in the park). Please bring your own chairs, picnic blankets, or cushions.

Speakers/Performers: Microphones and amplification will be used.

Terrain: The terrain is mostly level but can be uneven with a mixture of grass and dirt areas. There is a small children’s park which contains wood chips. A long paved path runs through the park from one end to the other. There is a large amount of trees and foliage that may make the terrain uneven.

Fragrance-Reduced: Burnaby Pride acknowledges community members experiencing chemical sensitivities. For the health and safety of volunteers, performers, and guests, it is important that everyone come fragrance-free or reduced to this event. For information on how and why to be fragrance-free, see the Fragrance-Free Toolkit. If you have questions or if you are not sure you can be fragrance-free, please contact Athena at info@burnabypride.com.

Pride At The Planetarium
2025-05-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | BCIT Planetarium, 3700 willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Pride at the Planetarium: Dark Side of the Moon with Roundhouse Productions. Join us for a cosmic celebration of Pride at the Planetarium with Roundhouse Productions, exploring the dark side of the moon in style!

Pride Plunge (Winter 2025)
2025-02-07 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
Join us on February 7 at 8pm for another Queer all Bodies swim! Our Pride Plunge will welcome Two Spirit, trans, and gender diverse folks and their allies of all different shapes and sizes to enjoy a safe, fun and inclusive swim environment with their friends, loved ones and family members!

Due to the nature of this event the location of the event will be kept private.

Information regarding the location will be provided via email once you have registered for the event. We will have prizes, music, socializing and access to the pool facilities! If you have any questions or concerns about the event please reach out to

coordinator@burnabypride.com

Register Here!

Burnaby Pride Festival
2024-07-20 13:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bonsor Field, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5H 3G4, Canada
6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby

Mark your Calendars!Celebrate Pride in Burnaby!

Now in its seventh year, Burnaby’s Pride event celebrates the diversity of our local 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, families & supporters!

Burnaby Pride holds our meetings and events on the unceded and traditional territories of the sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Hul’q’umi’num’ / Halq’eméylem / hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. We recognize that this acknowledgement is a tiny piece in the larger context of the ongoing work that must be done to challenge the legacies of colonialism and create palpable disruptive change and true reconciliation.

ACCESSIBILITY INFO
** Location:

Bonsor Field is a public park with a gravel and grass field. The address is: Bonsor Field 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Canada

The event will include a large stage with amplification, multiple community booths, and food trucks. We will have lawn games, performances, an accessible shaded area, cool down and low sensory areas, and an EMF-Reduced zone. There will be portable washrooms on site all non-gendered and there will be accessible washrooms available.

Enter through the path on Central Boulevard for accessible access to the festival site. There is limited parking on site so we encourage folks to take transit or carpool when possible

** ASL Interpretation:

ASL interpreters will be available at the stage area of the park.

** Transit:

Metrotown Skytrain station (10 minute walk 800 Meters)

Bus 110 SB Bonsor Ave @ Bennett St (2 minute walk 160 Meters ) https://tripplanning.translink.ca/#/app/tripplanning/itineraries////49.2241922/-122.9964086/Bonsor%20Recreation%20Complex,%20Bonsor%20Avenue,%20Burnaby,%20BC,%20Canada//SORTTRIP/////////

** Parking:

Parking is limited so we encourage you to carpool or take transit if possible.

There is limited parking available at the site

** Washrooms:

There will be portable washrooms on site some of which will be accessible washrooms. These washrooms will not be gendered.

** Event/Area:

Outdoor RAIN/SHINE with some shade/cover under some of the tents for shade.

** Seating Options:

Seating is limited (picnic tables are going to be available at the park), please bring your own chairs/picnic blankets, or cushions.

** Speakers/Performers:

Microphones and amplification will be used.

** Terrain:

The terrain is uneven with a mixture of grass and packed gravel. The majority of the festival will take place on the packed gravel/dirt field. There are various paths that lead onto that field down a slight decline.

** Fragrance-Reduced:

Burnaby Pride acknowledges community members experiencing chemical sensitivities.

For the health and safety of volunteers, performers, and guests it is important that everyone come fragrance-free or reduced to this event. For information on how and why to be fragrance-free, see If you have questions, or if you are not sure you can be fragrance-free, please contact Athena at info@burnabypride.com.

** EMF-REDUCED:

Burnaby Pride acknowledges a growing number of individuals affected by electrical hypersensitivity (EHS) and would like to help support a safer event for everyone. We will have a section of the festival as a dedicated EMF-Reduced space. Only enter or sit in this area with electronic devices powered down please!

** COVID 19 Aware:

The safety and well-being of our community is important for us. Burnaby Pride follows the recommendations of the Fraser Health Authority. Our pride celebration is outdoors in a park. Mask wearing is optional, but encouraged in group settings. As always if you feel at all like you may be sick or are showing symptoms of any possibly contagious illness please stay home. We also encourage our attendees to take the necessary precautions for their safety and we’ll have sanitation stations and masks onsite available for those that need them.

If you would like to use a mask or hand sanitizer, please visit the Burnaby Pride Table at the event.

If you have questions please contact coordinator@burnabypride.com.

Pride at the Planetarium (BCIT)
2024-07-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | BC
3700 Willingdon Ave, Building SW3

Space Queers Unite! Step into a universe where the stars align with pride! Join us for an enchanting evening under the cosmos, celebrating the beauty of space and the diversity of our queer community. Whether you’re an astronomy enthusiast or simply love stargazing, this event promises a magical night of wonder and connection. Limited seating available, register at the eventbrite link below!

Register Here!

AccessibilityThe planetarium is not wheelchair accessible. Please note that there are 20 steps with a landing in the middle leading to the planetarium, there is no elevator access.

SeatingThere is a mix of seating options. There are 26 stationary chairs, and 6 high backed chairs, the rest of the seating is the beanbag chairs and a few long cushions.

LightsThere are no strobing lights in the event

WashroomsNo washrooms in the planetarium. Washrooms on the main floor are divided by gender, but both of them have a separate single stall. Gender neutral, and accessible washroom located outside the gendered washroom, however, it is attached to the vestibule of the gendered washroom. There are two additional gender neutral washroom one floor up as well.

ParkingClosest parking at BCIT for Building SW3: Lot V3 (Roper Ave)Pay by Phone or Pay Station (Credit Card only) at $3.60 an hour.Campus Map

We sincerely apologize for the accessibility barriers of this event.

Pride Flag Raising in Burnaby
2024-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC, V5G 1M2, Canada
Help Us Paint the Town Rainbow! Join Burnaby Pride along with Burnaby City Council as we raise the Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Burnaby City Hall

TCoL x Burnaby Pride (Zumba!)
2024-07-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
9855 Austin Rd. (The City of Lougheed)

ZUMBA combines pop music with easy-to-follow moves. No equipment is required for this class.

THANK YOU to The City of Lougheed for welcoming Burnaby Pride to their summer wellness series for a pride-themed Zumba event! Classes will be hosted on Promenade Patio on the upper level across from Great Wall Tea. Please note classes may be cancelled due to extreme weather conditions, all attendees will be notified via email in advance.

Book online!

TO BE PREPARED FOR CLASS, BRING:

Supportive, clean running shoes and workout attire

Water bottle

A big smile and positive spirit!

NOTE

If you are feeling unwell, do not join the class.

Classes can accommodate up to 15 guests.

This class is outdoors, located on Promenade Patio (across from Great Wall Tea).

You must bring your own equipment – if you forget your yoga mat, you will not be permitted to take the class.

Book your spot online. No walk-ins permitted.

We do not allow for multiple no-shows.

If you are unable to attend a class you registered for, please email guestservices@thecityoflougheed.com to cancel your booking to allow someone else to use your spot.

By registering for Summer Wellness Series, you hereby acknowledge the following:

Sufficient information has been provided by The City of Lougheed with respect to Summer Wellness Series.

Certain risks of injury are inherent when participating in activities in Summer Wellness Series. These types of injuries may be minor or serious and may result from one’s actions or the actions or inaction of others, or a combination of both.

The owners of The City of Lougheed and Shape Property Management Corp. (together the “Released Parties”) are not responsible for any injuries or lost items resulting from your participation in this activity and you hereby release the Released Parties from any present or future claims that you or your successors may have, or any liability relating thereto, arising from your participation in Summer Wellness Series.

Pride Plunge
2024-07-12 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
Join us on July 12th at 8pm for our first all Bodies swim! Our Pride Plunge will welcome Two Spirit, trans, and gender diverse folks and their allies of all different shapes and sizes to enjoy a safe, fun and inclusive swim environment with their friends, loved ones and family members!

Due to the nature of this event the location of the event will be kept private.

Information regarding the location will be provided via email once you have registered for the event. We will have prizes, music, socializing and access to the pool facilities! If you have any questions or concerns about the event please reach out to

coordinator@burnabypride.com

Register Here!

Pride Letter Building
2024-07-09 16:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | BC
Burnaby Neighborhood House (#100 – 4460 Beresford St., Burnaby)

Calling all YOUTH!We are looking for queer youth to come help us rebuild our pride letters! This coming Tuesday at the Burnaby Neighbourhood house directly across from the Metrotown skytrain station! Come hang out and do arts and crafts with us at BNH South House Everyone welcome

Pride Community Picnic
2024-07-06 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Maywood Park, 6480 McKay Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5H 2J6, Canada
6480 MacKay Avenue

Please join us for a mellow afternoon of food, music and community fun for all ages!
Our community BBQ will be held at Maywood Park, July 6th 1-4pm. All community members are welcome! We encourage folks to carpool or take transit.
We’re delighted to announce that the Burnaby Neighbourhood House will be cooking up a storm for us. There’ll be a selection of hot dogs (meat/veggie/Halal), and pop and chips will be available by suggested donation of $3-5 (further donations are welcome!)
You can sign up on Eventbrite or just walk in!
See you there!

What to bring:
Lawn chairs
Picnic Blankets
Water
Dress for the weather – jackets, hats, sunscreen and sunglasses

Click here to see our featured musicians…

Tomaio is a cover artist and aspiring songwriter who uses their voice and guitar to share music with a wide variety of listeners. After playing for 16 years, they’ve found music to be a source of joy and healing, drawing inspiration from artists like Jack Johnson, Rebecca Sugar, and their younger selves. Their music reflects their experiences as a queer Filipinx settler, navigating various roles and relationships within their community on the traditional lands of the Tsleil-Waututh (səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓əm), Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw), and Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm) Nations. Tomaio aspires for their music to serve as a comforting and grounding presence, inviting listeners to connect deeply with their own emotions and stories.

The Dimes are a group like no other. Their specialty is in all things throw-back, covering the best music from the best decades. Performing songs from the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s, they truly have something for everyone. Their show is made extra special with the inclusion of beautiful costumes as well as dance choreography for each number. Sing along and dance along to favourites from ABBA, The Supremes, Cher, Madonna, Spice Girls, Britney Spears, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain and many more!

Mina Chan is a pianist, singer-songwriter, pianist, and storyteller with a imaginative fantasy prone personality that has been performing for several years in unceded Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Territory (“Vancouver”). Through her fairy tale inspired music, she hopes to spark the imagination and encourage people to embrace the magic of the world around us.

ACCESSIBILITY INFO
** Location:

Maywood Park is a Burnaby public park. The address is: 6480 McKay Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 2J6 BC.

The park features a playground and small shaded area, we will also be providing some small tents for more shade!

Enter on McKay Ave for accessible to the BBQ site.

** Food

Available by donation ($3 – $5 suggested). We will have hot dogs, with veggie, and halal options as well as gluten free buns, chips and iced tea. We encourage folks to also bring their own food as we may run out throughout the day.

** ASL Interpretation:

If you need ASL interpretation services please let us know by June 30, 2024. Please email: coordinator@burnabypride.com

** Transit:

Metrotown Skytrain station (6 minute walk, 450 Meters)

Bus 130 Willingdon/to Metrotown (5 minute walk,350 Meters)

https://tripplanning.translink.ca/#/app/tripplanning/itineraries////49.22468900000001/-123.007493/Maywood%20Park,%20McKay%20Avenue,%20Burnaby,%20BC,%20Canada//SORTTRIP

** Parking:

Parking is extremely limited so we encourage you to carpool or take transit if possible.

There is limited parking available on McKay Avenue and Silver Avenue on either side of the park

** Washrooms:

There will be two portable washrooms on site one of which will be an accessible washroom. These washrooms will not be gendered.

** Event/Area:

Outdoor RAIN/SHINE with some shade/cover under some of the trees. There will be few popup tents for shade.

** Seating Options:

Seating is limited (a few picnic tables and benches are available in the park), please bring your own chairs/picnic blankets, or cushions.

** Speakers/Performers:

Microphones and amplification will be used.

** Terrain:

The terrain is mostly level but can be uneven with a mixture of grass and dirty areas There is a small children’s park which contains wood chips. A long paved path runs through the park from one end to the other. There is a large amount of trees and foliage that may make the terrain uneven

** Fragrance-Reduced:

Burnaby Pride acknowledges community members experiencing chemical sensitivities.

For the health and safety of volunteers, performers, and guests it is important that everyone come fragrance-free or reduced to this event. For information on how and why to be fragrance-free, see https://csw.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Fragrance-Free-Toolkit_FINAL.pdf If you have questions, or if you are not sure you can be fragrance-free, please contact Athena at info@burnabypride.com.

** EMF-REDUCED:

Burnaby Pride acknowledges a growing number of individuals affected by electrical hypersensitivity (EHS) and would like to help support a safer event for everyone. We ask that picnic attendees power off their cell phones fully or place them on airplane mode for the duration of the event.

** COVID 19 Aware:

The safety and well-being of our community is important for us. Burnaby Pride follows the recommendations of the Fraser Health Authority. Our pride celebration is outdoors in a park. Mask wearing is optional, but encouraged in group settings.As always if you feel at all like you may be sick or are showing symptoms of any possibly contagious illness please stay home. We also encourage our attendees to take the necessary precautions for their safety and we’ll have sanitation stations and masks onsite available for those that need them.

If you would like to use a mask or hand sanitizer, please visit the Burnaby Pride Table at the event.

If you have questions please contact coordinator@burnabypride.com.

Youth Pride Movie Night
2023-07-28 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
Discover the power of cinema in a safe, inclusive space! We’ll be screening ‘Love Simon,’ a heartwarming cinematic journey of love, self-discovery, and the courage to be true to oneself, surrounded by a community that embraces diversity and individuality. For ages 13 – 18. FREE Snacks provided.

To register call Alphabet Soup at 604-294-7607 or dm @alphabet_soup_bby

Burnaby Pride Celebrations 2023
2023-07-22 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Civic Square, 6100 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 4N5, Canada
Mark your Calendars!
Celebrate Pride in Burnaby!
Now in its 6th year, Burnaby’s Pride event celebrates the diversity of our local 2SLGBTQIA+ community and all those who support them!
Returning to Civic Square, the Burnaby Pride festival on July 22, 2023, will feature a variety of live music, drag, comedy, and more, along with educational booths and activities for the whole family!
Check out our amazing list of sponsors that make Burnaby Pride possible: https://www.burnabypride.com/pride-sponsors/
Festival schedule:
12:00 PM DJ Moaning Lisa
12:30 PM Official Welcome
1:00 PM IAMREBELWILL
1:40 PM Parlour Panther
2:20 PM Jason Qiu
3:00 PM Fallen Stars
3:40 PM Kites on Mars
4:20 PM Black Pace
5:00 PM Cirque Des Morts
5:10 PM Litol Monster
5:15 PM Batty Banks
5:20 PM Beardney Spears
5:25 PM Bongganisa
5:30 PM King Fisher
5:35 PM Nimrat the Drag
5:40 PM Nova Tropica
5:45 PM SKIM
5:50 PM Wanda Fuca
6:00 PM Closing

Pride Move & Groove
2023-07-22 11:00 - 11:45 (America/Halifax) | Civic Square, 6100 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 4N5, Canada
Burnaby Pride & Arc’teryx Metrotown presents:
PRIDE MOVE & GROOVE ❤️
A 45-minute outdoor Zumba class designed for all ages, all levels, and all bodies taught by the amazing Chantel – bring your friends, bring your sun protection, and most importantly, bring your PRIDE!
Oh, and one last thing: Arc’Teryx is providing a FAB PRIZE for the zumbero with the Best Pride Outfit, so don’t be afraid to go all out!

Burnaby Lake Birding for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
2023-07-22 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Halifax) | Burnaby Lake Park Association, 4519 Piper Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 3B5, Canada
Celebrate Burnaby Pride with a guided bird outing for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies at Burnaby Lake Regional Park! All skill levels welcome.
Join Lindz Marsh (she/her), Burnaby Lake Park Association Board Director, and another local birder as they share their knowledge and passion for birds while we wander through Burnaby Lake trails, culminating at Piper Spit.
Connect with nature and celebrate the diversity of bird life at Burnaby Lake Regional Park. We’ll listen for beautiful bird song, spot birds large and small, and enjoy talking about bird habitat and plumage. Summer is a great time to see both seasonal visitors such as Sandhill Cranes and local year-round species such as Spotted Towhees and Wood Ducks.
If possible, bring a pair of binoculars that will allow you to identify and enjoy distant birds easily.
We warmly welcome 2SLGBTQIA+ members, particularly members of the BIPOC community. We’ll be using Burnaby Lake Regional Park trails which are accessible to wheelchair-users, people who use mobility aids, or child strollers.
See you there!
Limited spaces. Free but registration required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/burnaby-lake-birding-welcoming-the-2slgbtqia-community-registration-677207645297?aff=oddtdtcreator

Pride Flag Raising
2023-07-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC, V5G 1M2, Canada
Help Us Paint the Town Rainbow 🌈💖Join Burnaby Pride along with Burnaby City Council as we raise the Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Burnaby City Hall
When: Monday, July 17 at 1pm
Where: Burnaby City Hall (4949 Canada Way) at the Flag Poles
Yummy snacks will be provided (gluten free and vegan options available) 🍩😍

Steamworks Pride Trivia Night
2023-07-11 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Steamworks Brewing, 3845 William St, Burnaby, BC, V5C 3J1, Canada
Hey friends! Come celebrate Burnaby Pride with Steamworks!! 🌈🍺🧡
PRIDE- THEMED Trivia night – make sure you put your knowledge to the test starting at 7:30 pm. ☝🏼🤓
Our talented friend Deedee LaCraze will be rocking the house down with her amazing performance. Catch her at 8:30 PM. 💃🏻
Special prizes throughout the night to celebrate the LOUDEST pride look – everyone is encouraged to put on their favourite outfit for the night. ☝🏼🌈
It’ll be a heck of a Tuesday that you REALLY don’t want to miss!!
Ps. Steamworks will keep the celebrations going throughout the week – from July 10th- 16th, they will be donating $1 from every 16oz or 20oz beer sold to PFLAG Canada.
See you there!

Pride Community BBQ
2023-07-08 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Keswick Park, 9452 Cardston Ct, Burnaby, BC, V3N 4R6, Canada
Please join us for an afternoon of complimentary food, entertainment and community fun for all ages! 🌈☺️
Our community BBQ will be held at Keswick Park, July 8th 12-3pm. All community members are welcome! We encourage folks to carpool or take transit.
We’re delighted to announce that the Burnaby Firefighters will be swapping their helmets for chef’s hats and cooking up a storm for us. There’ll be a selection of hot dogs (meat/veggie/Halal), and pop and chips will be available.
Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society has kindly covered the cost of all food provided, so no cash is needed just bring along yourself (donations are welcome!)
We’ve planned a fun program of music and games! There will also be a range of kid-friendly lawn activities taking place throughout the afternoon.
You can sign up on Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-community-bbq-tickets-664442815347) or just walk in!
See you there!
What to bring:
– Lawn chairs
– Picnic Blankets
– Water
– Dress for the weather – jackets, hats, sunscreen and sunglasses
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Accessibility Information:
** Location:
Keswick Park is a Burnaby public park. The address is: 9452 Cardston Court, Burnaby, BC.
The park features washrooms, a playground and spray park. It is situated on a moderate slope. We will be meeting south of the basketball courts.
Enter at the south east corner of the park for easiest access to the BBQ site.
** PLEASE NOTE:
Keswick Park is a pilot park in Burnaby’s drinking in parks program. There may be open alcohol on site. Please support all of our community members by keeping this an alcohol-free event.
Read more about the pilot program here: https://tinyurl.com/4d96n3wf
** ASL Interpretation:
If you need ASL interpretation services please let us know by July 3, 2023. Please email: coordinator@burnabypride.com
** Transit:
Lougheed Town Centre Station (5 minute walk)
Bus 110 Lougheed Station (9 minutes)
Please be aware that this walk is down hill heading from Lougheed Station to the park and uphill walking back to the station.
** Parking:
Free street parking is available on Cardston Court, Manchester Drive or Government Street. Parking is limited so we encourage you to carpool if possible.
For accessible parking and to avoid the moderate uphill slope, park on government street. It is a shorter walk and milder slope to the BBQ location.
** Washrooms:
There are two portable all gender washrooms on site, one is accessible.There are also washrooms on the other side of the park near the playground.
** Event/Area:
Outdoor RAIN/SHINE with some shade/cover under some of the trees. There will be few popup tents for shade.
** Seating Options:
Seating is limited (few picnic tables and folding chairs), please bring your own chairs/picnic blankets, cushions.
** Speakers/Performers:
Microphones and amplification will be used.
** Terrain:
The terrain is uneven with a mixture of grass and gravel. There is a gravel path throughout the park with a grade from south going north.
** Fragrance-Reduced:
Burnaby Pride acknowledges community members experiencing chemical sensitivities.
For the health and safety of volunteers, performers, and guests it is important that everyone come fragrance-free or reduced to this event. For information on how and why to be fragrance-free, see http://thinkagaintraining.com/fragrance-free/#forparticipants. If you have questions, or if you are not sure you can be fragrance-free, please contact Athena at info@burnabypride.com.
** EMF-REDUCED:
Burnaby Pride acknowledges a growing number of individuals affected by electrical hypersensitivity (EHS) and would like to help support a safer event for everyone. We ask that picnic attendees power off their cell phones fully or place them on airplane mode for the duration of the event.
** COVID 19 Aware:
The safety and well-being of our community is important for us. Burnaby Pride follows the recommendations of the Fraser Health Authority. Our pride celebration is outdoors in a park. Mask wearing is optional, but encouraged in group settings. We also encourage our attendees to take the necessary precautions for their safety and we’ll have sanitation stations and masks onsite available for those that need them.
If you would like to use a mask or hand sanitizer, please visit the Burnaby Pride Table at the event.
If you have questions please contact coordinator@burnabypride.com.
** Burnaby Pride holds our meetings and events on the unceded and traditional territories of the sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Hul’q’umi’num’ / Halq’eméylem / hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. We recognize that this acknowledgement is a tiny piece in the larger context of the ongoing work that must be done to challenge the legacies of colonialism and create palpable disruptive change and true reconciliation.

Burnaby Pride Celebrations 2022
2022-07-23 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Civic Square, 6100 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 4N5, Canada
Burnaby Pride – Celebrate Pride in Burnaby!
Now in its fifth year, Burnaby’s Pride event celebrates the diversity of our local 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic, Plus) community and all those who support them!
Burnaby Pride will be back with in-person programming for 2022. Returning to Civic Square (home of Burnaby Pride’s 2019 Garden Party), the event on July 23, 2022, will feature a variety of live music, drag, comedy and more, along with educational booths and activities for the whole family!
Check out the amazing line of performers here!
Click here for event accessibility information

Pre-Pride Celebrations @ Studio Brewing
2022-07-22 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Studio Brewing, 5792 Beresford St., Burnaby, British Columbia, V5J 1J1, Canada
Join us @ Studio Brewing on Friday 22nd July for our Pre-Pride celebrations ahead of the big day on Saturday 23rd July @ 7:00PM.

There will be live music (to be announced soon) and Top Rope Birria Food Truck!

See you there!

Pride BBQ in the Parc
2022-07-09 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Keswick Park, 9452 Cardston Ct, Burnaby, BC, V3N 4R6, Canada
Please join us for an afternoon of food, entertainment and community 🌈☺️
Our community picnic will be held at Lobley Park, July 9th 2-6pm. All community members are welcome!
We’re delighted to note that joining us are the Burnaby Firefighters who for the afternoon will be swapping their helmets for chef’s toques and cooking up a storm for us. There’ll be a selection of hot dogs (meat/veggie/Halal), pop and chips on offer.
Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society has kindly covered the cost of all food provided, so no cash is needed just bring along yourself!
We’ll have music on the day too from Kaya a Burnaby-based vocalist and songwriter. Kaya draws influences from artists such as Lake Street Dive, Nina Simone, Rebecca Sugar, and David Byrne. Soul, jazz, and indie/alt pop make up the majority of Kaya’s repertoire.
There will also be a range of kid-friendly lawn activities taking place throughout the afternoon.
You can sign up with the link on Eventbrite (click here) or just walk in!
See you there!
What to bring:

Lawn chairs
Picnic Blankets
Water
Dress for the weather – jackets, hats, suncreen and sunglasses

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Accessibility Information:

Fragrance-free

Burnaby Pride supports the creation of a fragrance-free environment so that chemical barriers will not prevent access to individuals experiencing chemical sensitivities. For the health and safety of volunteers, performers and guests it is important that everyone come fragrance-free to this event. For information on how and why to be fragrance-free, see http://thinkagaintraining.com/fragrance-free/#forparticipants. If you have questions, or if you are not sure you can be fragrance-free, please contact Athena at info@burnabypride.com.

EMF-REDUCED

Burnaby Pride acknowledges a growing number of individuals affected by electrical hypersensitivity (EHS) and would like to help support a safer event for everyone. We ask that picnic attendees power off their cell phones fully or place them on airplane mode for the duration of the event.
If you have questions please contact Athena at info@burnabypride.com.
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Burnaby Pride holds our meetings and events on the unceded and traditional territories of the sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Hul’q’umi’num’ / Halq’eméylem / hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. We recognize that this acknowledgement is a tiny piece in the larger context of the ongoing work that must be done to challenge the legacies of colonialism and create palpable disruptive change and true reconciliation.

Learning the Rainbow Alphabet
2022-05-06 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | BC
The Burnaby Festival of Learning is proud to present Learning the Rainbow Alphabet, hosted by Burnaby Pride!

This workshop will offer a safe space for beginners to learn about the spectrum of gender and sexuality, intersecting identities, language use, and how to be an ally. No prior experience or knowledge is necessary. Our workshops are a comfortable place where you can ask questions even when you aren’t sure if you know the right words. In this space, we are all learning together.

BIO
Heather McCain, founder and Executive Director of Creating Accessible Neighbourhoods, is an experienced public speaker and educator who engages people of all levels of learning. Heather is disabled, queer, trans, asexual, and aromantic.

All online events will have Zoom links sent to attendees 24 hours prior to the event.
Attendees will receive confirmation once registration is complete.

Burnaby Pride Digital Celebration
2021-07-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | BC
Join us for a digital celebration showcasing the diversity and strength of Burnaby’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community! An exciting lineup of performers! Drag, Music, Burlesque, Spoken Words & Dance!!!
Event Accessibility :
– ASL Interpretation
– Live Captioning available on Vimeo, Facebook & YouTube
Check out the amazing lineup for this show!

Queer As Funk Pride Concert
2021-07-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | BC
It started, like most good ideas, over beer and song. A few short years later, Vancouver’s Queer as Funk is renowned for its tight rhythm section, hot horns, and soulful vocals, bringing together the city’s best musicians in a dynamic, high-energy dance band. There’s nothing this tight-knit band loves more than performing together, and that love is palpable to audiences everywhere.
“There’s nowt so queer as folk”, or so the old English adage goes. Queer As Funk believes in celebrating differences, and what better way than with a big ol’ dance party?
Join Burnaby Pride as we celebrate and dance to the amazing Queer as Funk!
Event Accessibility :
– ASL Interpretation
– Live Captioning available on Vimeo, Facebook & YouTube

the della kit at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
2021-07-22 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5G 2J3, Canada
As light and enchanting as the music she creates, the della kit, (FKA Erica Dee) is a vocalist, songwriter, producer, music teacher and creator of “Sing for the Soul”. Through the cultivation of the soul-driven energies and her boundless musical influences the della kit offers neo-soul with dreamy landscapes composed of evocative, layered harmonies and stories of self-love and healing.
https://www.thedellakit.com/
Tickets:
$20 for limited in person tickets
$10 for Live Stream tickets
Livestream tickets can be purchased online:
https://tickets.shadboltcentre.com/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent1332.html
In-person tickets must be purchased over the phone:
Shadbolt Centre Box Office
604.205.3000

Hank Pine at the Shadbolt Centre
2021-07-15 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5G 2J3, Canada
Hank is a queer artist that has been an international touring and recording artist for over 20 years, with dates extensively through Europe and the United States. He has written five musicals, The Tragical Comedy of Punch and Judy for Caravan Farm Theatre, Blisskrieg for Atomic Vaudeville, Tireseias for Phoenix Theatre, Yukon Famous for the Yukon Arts Society, and Heatseeker: a musical about gayness, Grindr, and geeks in love for Intrepid Theatre. He also recently finished teaching a course for the University of Victoria on how to successfully workshop a musical. Hank has also worked as a set designer, storyboard artist, and comic book creator. He has four years in the film industry in a variety of capacities involving acting, music coaching, construction, and painting.
MATURE CONTENT
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=hank+pine
Tickets:
$20 for limited in person tickets
$10 for Live Stream tickets
Tickets:
Livestream tickets can be purchased online:
https://tickets.shadboltcentre.com/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent1331.html
In-person tickets must be purchased over the phone:
Shadbolt Centre Box Office
604.205.3000

Part 2: Queer + Trans History in BC
2021-07-13 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | BC
Creating Accessible Neighbourhoods has two new workshops: Queer + Trans History in Canada and BC

Join Burnaby Together- Coalition Against Racism and Hate and Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table for a two part workshop that will take you through the highlights of Canada’s history.

July 13th, 5:30 pm
Part 2: Queer + Trans History in BC
Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_PHVHh1ksQkewQUziOtIqcg
This workshop will take participants through some of British Columbia’s milestone moments in 2SLGBTQIA+ history. We will journey from the 1950s, a time when homosexuality was a crime, to current day. Learn about the people and organizations that fought for, and secured, the rights, freedoms, and protections we currently hold. The workshop will cover the many firsts in British Columbia, including the first gay rights protest, first dyke march, and the first Pride house in the Olympic Games. Please join us to learn more about queer and trans history in B.C.

Part 1: Queer + Trans History in Canada
2021-07-06 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | BC
Creating Accessible Neighbourhoods has two new workshops: Queer + Trans History in Canada and BC

Join Burnaby Together- Coalition Against Racism and Hate and Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table for a two part workshop that will take you through the highlights of Canada’s history.

July 6th, 5:30 pm
Part 1: Queer + Trans History in Canada
Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_HrQBtqyVTqqKNjQQsl4RPg
This workshop will take you through the highlights of Canada’s history, including milestone moments during each decade! We will journey from the 1950s, when homosexuality was considered to be a “curable illness” to today, given in bite-sized pieces. Did you know that Quebec was the 2nd place in the world to provide human rights protections? Or that the Canadian Navy’s 1st kiss was on BC soil? We will see just how far our laws and media have come in regards to 2SLGBTQIA+ consideration. We will also highlight some of the rights and protections we are still fighting for today! We welcome you to join us in learning more about queer and trans history.
