Happy Pride!
The colourful, joyous annual celebration of love and individuality that is Pride is happening in Vancouver this weekend.
There will be numerous festivities including the popular Pride Parade. The event has changed its course this year, taking on a revised route and moving the festival location, and will see an abundance of floats, flags, and road closures.
Those travelling by car through the city this weekend may want to plan ahead.
Pride Parade road closures
The Pride Festival is expanding its programming to the entire weekend, featuring entertainment, music, and vendors from August 5 to 6 with the festival and parade on the second day (Aug. 6).
The following streets will be closed off on the day of the parade:
- Denman Street between Haro and Burnaby streets; 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Davie Street betwen Denman and Thurlow streets; 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Pendrell Street between Denman and Bidwell streets; 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Beach Avenue between Burnaby and Jervis streets; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Pacific Boulevard between Jervis and Nelson streets; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Burrard Street Bridge; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Pacific Boulevard between Nelson and Carrall streets; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Access to Smithe Street for Parq Casino and residents will be open along the north side of Pacific Boulevard from Nelson Street.
TransLink users can expect bus routes on closed streets to be affected on Aug. 6; be sure to check the public transit agency's alerts page or Twitter feed for day-of information to help you plan your trip.
