3rd Annual
Pride Parade
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Saturday, June 6, 2026
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The Bowen Island Pride Parade takes place on Nexwlélexwm (Bowen Island) the unceded traditional land of the Skwxwú7mesh Nation.

🎉 11:00 AM - Pre-Parade Rally at the BICS School Field

  • Parade is rain or shine!

  • Bring your own sign, flags, and any other rainbow flare!

  • Dogs are not permitted on the school grounds.

  • Bring your own water bottle - we’ll have a refill station at the Pier Party.

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 11:15 AM-ish - Third Annual Bowen Island Pride Parade down the Multi-Use Path

  • Parade starts after the 11:15 AM ferry departs.

  • This is a pedestrian parade and we’ll use the Multi-Use Path towards the Snug Cove Dock.

  • Feel free to join in the parade or cheer from the sidelines!

🦄 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - Pop-Up Cheer Station at the Bowen Island Library Lawn

  • An accessible space with fun party vibes for folks to cheer for the parade!

🎶✨🎵12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - NEW! All-Ages Pier Party on the Municipal Pier

  • Awesome music thanks to DJ Mayor McCheese and DJ Jamie Nesbitt, featuring a special performance by The Unstoppable Conni Smudge!

  • We’ll have food options, beverages, water refills, and activities for all!

Activities to enjoy after the Parade and All-Ages Pier Party!

⛵️19+ After Parties!

🎨HELLO, MY NAME IS… An art show honouring 2SLGBTQIA+ identities at The Hearth Gallery

Thank you to all of our supporters for their generous contributions of our sponsors, supporters, and friends of Bowen Island Pride!