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Nanaimo Pride

Pride Week 2026 June 8 - 14

Nanaimo 2026 Pride Parade & Festival Register Online

Registration for the Nanaimo Pride Parade is now open!

Save the dates and learn more about registering to be part of Pride week in Nanaimo. You'll find information on registering to be part of the parade.
Spaces are limited so we recommend signing up early!

Upcoming Events

Themed Trivia Night: HEATED RIVALRY Edition at The Queen's
Mon, Jun 08
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Jun 08, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Queen's, 34 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8, Canada
Anxiously awaiting news on season 2 of Heated Rivalry? Want to relive the best moments of season 1 and prove that you're a superfan?
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Nanaimo Pride Flag Raising
Tue, Jun 09
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Jun 09, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Nanaimo City Hall, 455 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J6, Canada
Join us on June 9th for the annual Pride Flag Raising ceremony at Nanaimo City Hall.
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Rainbow Rave: Silent Disco 🎧🪩
Wed, Jun 10
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Jun 10, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Colliery Dam Park, 635 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3L2, Canada
Here is your chance to dance through golden hour and light up the twilight!
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Pride on the Mic 🎤
Thu, Jun 11
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Jun 11, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
MGM Restaurant, 240 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 4T2, Canada
Soak in the talent of our community - an evening of 2SLGBTQIA+ creativity served fresh at MGM.
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Club Soda: Sober Pride Dance
Fri, Jun 12
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Jun 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Nanaimo Museum, 100 Museum, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2X1, Canada
Get ready to hit the dance floor at Club Soda: Nanaimo Pride’s sober dance party.
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Annual Pride Dance 🕺
Sat, Jun 13
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Jun 13, 2026, 7:30 p.m. – Jun 14, 2026, 12:00 a.m.
Conference Centre | Mt. Benson Ballroom, 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J8, Canada
Join us for the most epic Pride Dance Nanaimo has ever seen! ft. The New Groovement, Mina Mercury & DJ Krista Mac
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🎉 2026 Nanaimo Pride Parade & Festival
Sun, Jun 14
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Jun 14, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Maffeo Sutton Park, 100 Comox Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H7, Canada
Join us for the parade and stay for the festival — enjoy a full day of celebration and community!
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Allyship in Action

Pride in Nanaimo doesn't happen without the dedicated support of our community. We are incredibly grateful to the local businesses, organizations, and regional partners who step up as active allies. By investing in 2SLGBTQIA+ events and supporting our Society year-round, these sponsors show what true community leadership and inclusion look like in action.