The Annual Halifax Pride Festival boasts some of the best events in the city with TONS of events for kids and families. This 10-day long festival hosts events for all ages, including lots of FREE events! Here are some of our favourites for kids and youth. For a complete schedule, please check out the 2022 Pride Calendar. Also, don’t forget to check out more great events at the Halifax Public Libraries in celebration of Pride 2022!

DIY Tye Dye Party

When: Thursday, Jul 14, 2022
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: TBD
Website: www.sched.co/11PzT

TD Block Party

When: Thursday July 14, 2022
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Argyle Street, Halifax
Website: www.halifaxpride.com/calendar

The community is invited to join in the fun at this FREE event to kick off the Pride festival! A section of Argyle Street will be closed to celebrate Halifax Pride with all kinds of block party fun – games, photo booth, snacks and crafts!

Bike Party

When: Friday, July 15
Time: 5:30 – 7:30
Where: Halifax Common North Park and Cogswell
Website: www.sched.co/13FGo

Enjoy a bike ride but make it a party, with music and a lot of glitter!

Speedfriending

When:Friday July 15, 2022
Time: 5:30 – 6:30
Where: Garrison Grounds
Website: https://sched.co/13kyL

Make new friends at this interesting Speedfriending event!  Participants will be divided into groups by age – adults (19 and over), high school (15-18), and middle school (12-14). Within these groups, participants will have an opportunity to socialise one-on-one with a variety of folks for short periods of time. Following Speedfriending, be sure to stick around for the Rainbow Refugees BBQ.

Halifax Pride Parade

When: Saturday July 16th, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Downtown Halifax
Website: www.halifaxpride.com/

Join annual Halifax Pride Parade and dance in the streets!

Youth Hangout

When: Thursday July 18th, 2022
Time: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Where:
Website: 

Meet at the festival site for an afternoon of celebration and fun at this closed space for youth 19 and under.

 Youth Queer Prom

When: Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Time: 9:00 – 11:00pm
Where: Garrison Grounds
Website: https://sched.co/11AI1

Queer Prom is a dance event open to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 19 and under. It’s a space focused on queer identified youth to be themselves, and dance the night away! In addition to a dance area, there will be an area for you to hang out and socialize with your friends!

The Rainbow-Palooza Family Pride Picnic

When: Saturday, July 23, 2022
Time: 2:00 – 5:00
Where: Acadia Park
Website: https://sched.co/11PQv

This accessible all-ages gathering is for families with LGBTQ2SI+ parents/caretakers, kids, or both – allies are welcome! Bring your picnic blanket, chairs, and snacks and come meet queer and trans families from across the HRM and beyond.

Youth Pride Picnic in The Park

When: Sunday, July 24, 2022
Time: 4:00 – 6:00
Where: 61 Dundas (outside Christ Church) in downtown Dartmouth
Website: https://sched.co/12A8K

Join the MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning for a youth-focused picnic in the park open to the whole family! Get ready for food, fun, and friends!

Halifax Pride Festival

When: July 14th – 24th, 2022
Where: Various locations throughout HRM
Website: https://www.halifaxpride.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/halifaxpride/

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