FAQs

What is Canada Pride?

Canada Pride is a national festival organized by a Pride organization from a selected host city every two or four years.

Canada Pride 2027 will run concurrently with the Halifax Pride Festival from July 15-25, 2027.

For more information about Halifax Pride, please go to halifaxpride.com.

Why is Canada Pride happening in Halifax?

Halifax Pride won the bid to host the event in spring 2024 through Fierté Canada Pride’s selection process. The bid was developed with municipal, provincial, and tourism partners, and was accepted nearly unanimously. It marks a milestone: the first time Canada Pride lands in Atlantic Canada.

How is this different than the Halifax Pride Festival?

  • Scale: Halifax Pride runs annually (11 days in mid‑July), with roughly 40 events and up to 70,000 participants. Canada Pride layers on even more: additional programming running concurrently with the Halifax Pride Festival in July 2027, expecting 100,000+ attendees.

  • National scope: Canada Pride brings programming and delegates from across Canada. Programming will include a national human rights conference, in addition to signature events like the Pride Parade, Dykes vs Divas Ball Game, MelaNATION, and more.

  • Visibility: It enhances local programming with national-level speakers, arts showcases, partner Pride organizations, and sponsorship opportunities.

How can I get involved?

There are many ways to get involved with Canada Pride 2027. Volunteer opportunities, staff positions, partnerships, and sponsorship details will be announced as planning progresses. Check this website for updates.

Planning a trip to Halifax for Canada Pride?

  • Travel & Accommodation: Details on travel packages, partner hotels, and special offers will be announced closer to the event. We expect a range of accommodation and tourism options to become available as planning continues.

  • Getting Here: Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is well connected to major Canadian cities, with additional flights likely to be added as demand grows. Keep an eye out for travel deals as the event approaches.

  • For more information on planning your trip here, visit: