Pride Week
Celebrate Pride Week in Richmond with events featuring local leaders, artists, performers and community members. These inclusive and engaging activities are open to all members of the community and take place throughout Richmond. They are presented by the City of Richmond in partnership with Community Associations and Societies, and the Richmond Public Library.
Pride Week is a celebration of the vibrant LGBTQ2S+ communities. The City of Richmond is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion by fostering a welcoming and inclusive community for everyone through various events and activities.
A complete list of 2022 Pride Week events is listed below.Pride Film Series
Jul 5, 14, 23 and 27
Richmond Public Library – Brighouse, 100-7700 Minoru Gate
Join us for a month of films celebrating and honouring LGBTQ2IA+ stories and experiences. Check the Richmond Public Library for movie titles, show times and registration. These films are for adults and seniors.
Richmond Public Library – Brighouse, 100-7700 Minoru Gate
Join us for a discussion about your favorite Pride-themed book. Fiction Addiction is a book club for teens, run by teens and is an inclusive place to discuss your ideas and build connections. For more information and to register.
Richmond Cultural Centre Plaza – 7700 Minoru Gate
Visit the Cultural Centre's Pride Stairs at the Richmond Cultural Centre Plaza. The Pride Stairs and outdoor plaza are popular summertime community gathering spaces.
Richmond Nature Park – 11851 Westminster Hwy
Enjoy BunnyBear, a story about identity and acceptance as you walk along the Pond Trail at Richmond Nature Park. The park is open from sunrise to sunset, and this activity is open to visitors of all ages. Special thanks to publisher Albert Whitman & Company.
Pride Bridge
Sat, Jul 23-Mon, Aug 1
Richmond Nature Park – 11851 Westminster Hwy
Don't miss viewing the Nature Park bridge, which will be decorated with Pride colours during Pride Week.
Printmaking for Pride
Sat, Jul 23, 11:00am-4:00pm
Richmond Cultural Centre Plaza – 7700 Minoru Gate
Join LGBTQ2S+ artist Edward Fu-Chen Juan and guest artist Jade Balogh-Callow for a free, family-friendly monotype printmaking activity and social. Participants will create their own prints using plant-based ink and materials that have been collected and curated by the artist for their symbolic references to strength, endurance and perseverance. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Dress appropriately for the art activity and the weather as the event is outdoors. No registration required, drop-in anytime before 3:30pm. Visit Richmond Art Gallery for more information.
Family Storytime
Jul 25-31, 10:30-11:00am
Richmond Public Library, Various Locations
Join us during the week of Pride as library staff share great stories and songs that celebrate diversity and inclusion. Suitable for children of all ages. Visit Richmond Public Library for more information and to register.
Drag Queen Storytime
Mon, Jul 25, 1:00-2:00pm
Online and Hamilton Community Centre – 5140 Smith Drive
Join local teacher and drag performer Bryan Bone, aka Gina Tonic, for children's stories that teach lessons of diversity, self-love and an appreciation of others. This event is offered in-person and through Zoom. For more information and to register.
Pride Picnic
Tue, Jul 26, 6:00-7:00pm
South Arm Community Centre – 8880 Williams Road
Celebrate Pride Week at South Arm Community Centre. Enjoy light refreshments, live music from local musician Jessica Mai and activities in the park at the family-friendly Pride Picnic. No registration required.
Pride Latin Dance Fitness
Tue, Jul 26, 6:30-7:30pm
West Richmond Community Centre – 9180 No. 1 Road
Join us as we celebrate Pride Week outdoors with powerhouse personal trainer and group fitness instructor Sabine Yep leading a high-energy Latin dance class. This event is free and open to adults of all skill and fitness levels. For more information and to register. Registration for this event opens on Thursday, July 14.
Pride Book Club
Tue, Jul 26, 7:00-8:30pm
Richmond Public Library - Brighouse, 100-7700 Minoru Gate
Join a group of readers for a librarian-led discussion of "We Have Always Been Here" by Samra Habib. The Pride Book Club focuses on books written by authors from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with a special interest in stories from Canada. All adults and seniors are welcome to attend. For more information and to register.
Teen Author Visit: Tanya Boteju
Wed, Jul 27, 2:00-3:00pm
Richmond Public Library - Brighouse, 100-7700 Minoru Gate
Join author Tanya Boteju for this interactive writing workshop for teens, ages 12 to 18. In this hour together, the barriers to writing, and discussing and practicing ways to move past them will be explored. Come with your favourite writing tools and an open mind. For more information and to register.
Pride in the Park
Wed, Jul 27, 6:00-7:30pm
Garden City Park – 6620 Garden City Road
Join us at Garden City Park for a family-friendly event with crafts, games and a Pride Concert in the park, featuring local artist Jason Chu. Presented by City Centre Community Centre.
(Rescheduled) What I Wish My Parents Knew: A Workshop for Parents of Queer Youth, by Queer Youth
Rescheduled to fall 2022
Richmond Public Library - Brighouse, 100-7700 Minoru Gate
Join us for a workshop aimed at helping parents and caregivers embrace the LGBTQ+ youth in their lives. There will be discussions and testimonials from both LGBTQ+ youth and a parent of an LGBTQ+ individual, followed by a question and answer session with all presenters. This workshop is presented in partnership with Bold Learning for Sexual Health (BLUSH) from Vancouver Coastal Health. For more information.
Cambie’s Allyship Workshop
Thu, Jul 28, 3:00-4:00pm
East Richmond Community Hall – 12360 Cambie Road
Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly allyship education. Activities include a short presentation on allyship, an interactive activity on what allyship means to you and a Waacking dance performance. No registration required.
Pride in Richmond with Bryan Bone
Thu, Jul 28, 5:00-6:00pm
South Arm Community Centre – 8880 Williams Road
Join us as we celebrate the week of Pride with Bryan Bone. Hear his story of growing up gay in Richmond and becoming a proud 'out' local high school teacher. Themes for discussion include coming out, celebrating diversity, the importance of community and supporting LGBTQ2S+ youth. No registration required.
Zumba Pride Party
Thu, Jul 28, 5:30-7:00pm
Minoru Centre for Active Living – 7191 Granville Avenue
Kick up your heels, show your pride colours and learn some new moves at this year’s Zumba Pride Party held in-person at the Minoru Centre for Active Living North East Plaza. This event is open to youth, adults and seniors. No registration required.
Email inclusion@richmond.ca for more information about Pride Week.