Calgary Pride Parade & Festival

The Calgary Pride Festival and Parade take place each Labour Day long weekend, with thousands gathering in celebration of gender and sexual diversity.

Join us for 2 days of free events and performances to celebrate our annual Calgary Pride Parade and Festival. The centerpiece of Calgary’s Pride festivities, the Calgary Pride Parade is an energetic celebration of love, acceptance, and inclusion! Snag a spot to see floral floats, music, dancers, and plenty of colour in this bursting display of unity.

Festival Highlights:

• Electrifying entertainment from a colourful lineup of performers including drag artists, DJ’s, and live bands.
• Expanded beer garden with stage-side viewing and a delicious lineup of beers and cocktails.
• A wide selection of delicious food options ranging from savory cultural delights to sugary sweet treats.
• An immersive marketplace of artisan makers and businesses selling any and everything 2SLGBTQ+.
• Wellness organizations that promote the physical, mental, and sexual health and wellbeing of the entire community.
• Relax in the Sober Oasis with non-alcoholic beverage options and open spaces to gather, chat, and play.
• Get the youngsters’ energy out on the bouncy castle and other fun activities in the Kids Zone.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : Free and ticketed events
How to get tickets?

Buy Online

Date & Time:

Calgary Pride Festival | Saturday, Spetember 5, Sunday September 6^th 2026.

• Pride on the Island – Sept 5 | 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM & Sept 6 12 PM to 6 PM: Prince’s Island Park will be transformed into Calgary’s largest outdoor Pride dance party, bringing together world-class entertainment, local talent, production, and thousands of people for one unforgettable night under the stars. Headlining the celebration is international drag superstar, television personality, recording artist, DJ Trixie Mattel, joined by an incredible lineup of DJs, drag performers, entertainers, with Karla Marx as host.
• All-Ages Celebration Presented by TD Bank – Saturday, September 5 | 1PM – 6PM @ Cold Garden, Inglewood: Expect Broadway divas, glamour demons, garage rock, sapphic style, spoken-word fire, and a healthy dollop of trans joy and it’s a show you won’t want to miss.
• Queer Arts market: BMO Centre – Saturday, September 5 | 11 AM to 7 PM
• Calgary Pride Parade is Sunday, Sunday September 6^th 2026. | 12 PM

Schedule

Venue & Address :

Various Venues, Calgary

The Parade Route will run down 9th Ave SE, starting at 5th Street SW and ending at 4th Street SE in East Village.

Festival: Prince’s Island Park

Pride in the Park: Prince’s Island Park