Pride Week (Jul 28-Aug 3)
Pride Week in Richmond is a celebration of members of the Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and gender diverse (2SLGBTQI+) communities in our city. Starting on the last Monday of July annually, Pride Week features inclusive events and interactive activities with local leaders, artists, performers and community members. The City of Richmond presents events in partnership with Community Associations and Societies, as well as the Richmond Public Library.
The theme for this year’s Pride Week in Richmond is 'Pride Lives Here,' anchoring Pride in the Richmond community and affirming that 2SLGBTQI+ individuals belong here. It highlights and celebrates the presence of 2SLGBTQI+ communities and allies, while creating space for programming that raises awareness and promotes inclusion.
Ongoing
FREE! Pose with Pride
Celebrate Pride Week in style and strike a pose with fun props in front of the vintage VW Beetle featured in the Family Treasures exhibit. Available from July 28 to August 3.
Richmond Museum (7700 Minoru Gate)
Mon-Fri 9:00am-9:00pm
Sat & Sun 10:00am-5:00pm
FREE! Upper Rotunda Gallery Exhibition: Portals
Visit this community art exhibition comprised of new and recent artworks by 2SLGBTQI+ artist instructors Tony Bowden (Mr. Tony), Ilena Cramer and Galateia Kefalas on display from July 25 to August 28.
Richmond Cultural Centre (7700 Minoru Gate)
Mon-Fri 9:00am-9:00pm
Sat & Sun 10:00am-5:00pm
FREE! Worm Loves Worm Story Walk
Follow the pages of this charming story celebrating love, acceptance and friendship with playful, inclusive humor, from the book by author J.J. Austrian. Pages are displayed throughout the garden from July 26 to August 10.
Richmond Nature Park (11851 Westminster Highway) All Ages
8:00am-6:00pm Drop-In
Sun, July 20
FREE! Author Talk with Eddy Boudel Tan: The Tiger and the Cosmonaut
Second-generation Asian Canadian, Eddy Boudel Tan, is proud to identify as queer and champion stronger LGBTQ+ representation in the arts. His novel, The Tiger and the Cosmonaut, is an exploration of a poetically wrought family mystery.
Richmond Public Library (Brighouse Branch) (100-7700 Minoru Gate)
12:00-1:00pm Register online
Thu, July 24
FREE! Pride Week Film - Parade: Queer Acts of Love and Resistance (2025)
Watch this documentary that captures pivotal moments that sparked Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ movement. Rated PG-13.
Richmond Public Library (Brighouse Branch) (100-7700 Minoru Gate) 18yrs+
1:00-3:00pm Register online
Tue, July 29
FREE! Film Screening - Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story
Watch this award-winning documentary that chronicles the landmark legal battle that shaped the future of 2SLGBTQI+ rights in Canada. Presented in partnership with the Richmond Community Foundation.
Richmond Cultural Centre (7700 Minoru Gate) All Ages
6:00-8:00pm Register online
FREE! Pride Craft Café
Design and take home Pride buttons and enjoy light snacks and board games.
Steveston Community Centre (4111 Moncton St) All Ages
3:00-4:00pm Drop-In
FREE! Pride in the Lobby
Enjoy live music by a local artist while appreciating the talent and spirit of the Richmond community.
Thompson Community Centre (5151 Granville Avenue) All Ages
4:00-5:00pm Drop-In
FREE! Rainbow Necklace Making Workshop
Create and customize a vibrant necklace in this fun, inclusive space where creativity and identity flourish. Supplies included.
West Richmond Community Centre (9180 No. 1 Road) 5-10yrs
5:30-6:30pm Register online
FREE! Sprout Your Pride
Grow kindness by picking up a special vegetable seed card with a simple Pride message to plant and nurture.
South Arm Community Centre (8880 Williams Road) All Ages
6:00am-10:00pm Drop-In
FREE! Tie Dye in the Park
Experiment with colours and designs while working with dyes and elastics to create patterned t-shirts. Supplies included.
West Richmond Community Centre (9180 No. 1 Road) 10yrs+
5:30-6:30pm Register online
Wed, July 30
FREE! Design Your own Stickers for Pride
Create Pride stickers by drawing designs in Procreate, which library staff will cut out using the Cricut Design Space.
Richmond Public Library (Brighouse Branch) (100-7700 Minoru Gate) 8-15yrs
11:00am-12:00pm Register online
Pride Tea
Enjoy tea, light snacks, entertainment and activities that build connection and foster a sense of belonging in 55+ 2SLGBTQIA community. Hosted by Drag Queen Jamie Davis.
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (4251 Moncton St.) 55+
1:00-3:00pm Register online $11.90
Thu, July 31
FREE! Pride Stairs
Celebrate Pride and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at this annual community event hosted by the Richmond Youth Media Program. Join this tradition of painting rainbow colours on the Cultural Centre stairs.
Richmond Cultural Centre (7700 Minoru Gate) All Ages
2:00-5:00pm Drop-In
FREE! Pride Performance in the Lounge
Enjoy a musical performance by Jason Qiu in the Seniors Centre Fireside Lounge.
Minoru Centre for Active Living (7191 Granville Avenue) 55yrs+
3:00-4:00pm Drop-In
FREE! Drag Queen Karaoke
Enjoy karaoke fun, live performances by local music artists, a special Drag Queen Performance and light refreshments. Open to 2SLGBTQI+ youth and allies
East Richmond Community Hall (12360 Cambie Road) 13yrs+
5:00-8:00pm Register online
FREE! Monthly Pride Social
Build community at this social for 2SLGBTQI+ held monthly in a private, staff-facilitated space featuring board games, a pool table and foosball. Light refreshments provided.
City Centre Community Centre (5400 Minoru Boulevard) 18yrs+
6:00-8:00pm Drop-In
FREE! True Voices: Pride Storytelling & Tea
Join this storytelling event that features powerful and inspiring stories from local queer voices. Afterwards, enjoy a warm cup of tea and engage in an intimate Q&A with storytellers.
Gateway Theatre (6500 Gilbert Road) All Ages
7:00-9:00pm Register online
FREE! Pride Together Outdoor Zumba Party
Kick it up, show Pride colours and learn some new moves in this fun-filled session led by some incredible Zumba instructors.
Minoru Centre for Active Living (7191 Granville Avenue) 13yrs+
6:30-8:00pm Register online
FREE! Pride Yoga
Celebrate Pride in this session that incorporates empowering poses, mindful breathing techniques and positive affirmations that enhance coordination, strength and flexibility. Parent participation required for children 6 to 12 years.
South Arm Community Centre (8880 Williams Road) 6-12yrs+
6:30-7:30pm Register online
Fri, August 1
FREE! Drag Queen Story Time
Join Drag Queen Coco Jem Holiday for a reading of children's stories that teach lessons of diversity, self love and appreciation of others.
Hamilton Community Centre (5140 Smith Drive) 3-12yrs+
1:30-2:15pm Register online
FREE! Pride Swim
Celebrate Pride Week at this swim that celebrates inclusivity, equality and acceptance. Grab a swimsuit, and friends and loved ones for an unforgettable session of aquadance performances, energetic dancing and a whole lot of Pride!
South Arm Outdoor Pool (10100 South Arm Place) All Ages
9:30-11:30am Drop-In
Sat, August 2
FREE! Pride Paint Night
Unleash creativity at this colourful paint night that celebrates love, inclusivity and self-expression.
South Arm Community Centre (8880 Williams Road) 19yrs+
4:45-6:15pm Register online
Tue, August 5
FREE! Pride Week Film - The Wedding Banquet (2025)
Watch this remake of the 1993 film with joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating cultural identity, queerness and family expectations. Rated R.
Richmond Public Library (Brighouse Branch) (100-7700 Minoru Gate) 18yrs+
6:00-8:00pm Register online