Pride is both protest and party, critical and celebratory, and an absolute core of Vancouver’s essence.
In light of COVID-19 this year, the Vancouver Pride Society will engage Pride fans with virtual celebrations, taking place from July 27 to August 2. Highlights will include a Virtual Pride Parade Live Stream, Public Disco, Pride Ball, Drag Story Time and Symphonic Pride: Pride & the Vancouver Symphony.
“I am excited about our new collaborations this season,” says Andrea Arnot, Executive Director of VPS, adding, “We are partnering with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra to bring you a variety talent show extravaganza and with the Vancouver Writers Festival to produce a queer Writers Showcase.”
VPS will also be producing events that showcases Vancouver’s LGBTQAI2S+ history. “Now people from all over the world can tune into Vancouver Pride festivities and events. Pride can not be cancelled, only reimagined.”
In addition to the announcement for a virtual Pride 2020, VPS also launched a new brand identity, website and app, designed by Carter Hales Design Lab. The full website and app will be available starting June 1.
About Vancouver Pride Society
Vancouver Pride Society brings together members of LGBTQAI2S+ communities, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration of the unique spirit and culture of LGBTQAI2S+ communities by producing quality, inclusive events such as the Pride Parade and Festivals.