Halifax Pride Calendar

Support local 2SLGBTQIA+ vendors by perusing through our Community Market on the Garrison Grounds. Learn about the work done by 2SLGBTQ+ community organizations, and don’t miss out on the Queer-made art, clothes, gender affirming products and so much more that can be found at the Community Market!
Featured vendors and community groups include:

ARTISAN VENDORS
    Abbastract Art
    Artsy Alision
    Bayswater Beach Rope Mats & Baskets
    big boys cry
    Bobbin’s End
    Creative Collective
    Elomelo Cheeze
    Endless Draws 
    FGBINDED 
    Fire & Desire Candle Co 
    Fishplant Art 
    Fox & Fae 
    Frogdust Productions
    Heather Clay Creations
    Hilary Hex Art    
    Kay from Away 
    Lavender Lounge Art
    Little L’nu
    Made by Mara 
    Mpine Art
    My Precious Plastic
    Mystic Mint Studio
    Norm’s Niche
    Oliolds Art & Riled Whimsy Stitches
    Open-Eyed Photography
    Paint-By-Melanin 
    Radical Cat Creations 
    Reese’s Vintage Pieces 
    SADDEADFISH
    Scotian2dabone
    Shannon Long Art
    Small Hearts Shop 
    Snuggle Stitching
    Stix in Stitches
    Take It Up the Glass
    The Knottier 
    Wonky

COMMUNITY GROUPS 
    CBRC Investigaytors 
    Health Equity Allicance of Nova Scotia (HEAL NS) 
    prideHealth
    Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia 
    Saving Lives with Pride 
    Sexual Health Nova Scotia 
    The Q Creative Network
    YMCA Immigrant Services 

Join us for Drag on the Mainstage, an all-ages drag showcase sponsored by Needs Convenience. This showcase will give festival goers the chance to witness local drag excellence! Tune in for this fierce afternoon of talent and glamour from our All Ages Area, or with a drink in our 19+ Beverage Area.


While limited shaded areas are available on site, folks are encouraged to bring an umbrella for shade! Water taps are also available.


Featured artists include: 

• Andrew Guinness (He/Him)
• Astaria (She/Her)
• Babia Majora (They/Them)
• Bridget Von Snaps (She/Her)
• Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus
• Irma Gerd (She/Her)
• Kadence (They/Them)
• Kings of Pride: Randi Rogenous (they/them), Michael Hunter (they/he), Richard Rockhart (he/him), Rhett Torical (he/him), Matthew McImagay (he/him), Felix Static (he/him)
• Lavender Steel (She/Her)
• Proshenna Rett (She/Her)
• Queera Bang (They/Them)
• Rustie Dawl (She/They)
• Shayla Shenanigans (She/Her)
• Slayosha Nicole Smith (She/Her), Tony Samuel (He/Him) and Pierre Arcand (He/They) 
• The Haus of Towers, including Jocelyn Towers, Sara Tonin, Anita P, & Misty Towers (She/Her for all)
• X (They/Them)

Daisey’s Rainbow Dance, formly known as Woman’s Dance’s” but changed to include everyone in our community. Come join us for a fun evening of dancing, 50/50 and door prizes!

We'll be taking over a ballroom on the 3rd floor of the Chocolate Lake Hotel Halifax for our 129th event to date! Grab your friends and come join us as we'll be having our 12th annual Kinky Colours event. This party will be a part of the 2025 Halifax Pride Festival and it is always one of the BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Nightshade events and this year it will be happening the same day as the Pride Parade so you're not going to want to miss this! So be sure to wear sexy neons or whites to react to the ultra violet lights! We've got waaay too many black lights and plan to flood every inch of the ballroom at the Chocolate Lake Hotel with glowing fun! When you're digging through the closet or out shopping for that perfect outfit but you're not sure what will glow and what won't, there are free Ultra Violet apps you can download for your mobile device! Now although there is no dress code, it is strongly suggested that you dress in theme or some type of alternative wear is suggested. If you don't know what to wear then black clothing is strongly suggested but again try to dress in something you would consider sexy and edgy. Dress sexy and cool, cause it does get hot and sweaty in there. Due to the nature of the venue, public decency rules do apply. Drink pricing for the bar is as follows: Domestic Beer, Well Shots $7.00 Premium Liquor. & Liqueurs $8.00 Imported Beers, Coolers $8.00 House Wine $8.00 Soft Drinks $4.00 Cash only bar. The hotel has an ATM in the lobby but we have emptied it at every Nightshade event so come prepared! Please drink responsibly. Each year our Pride parties have Sold Out weeks before each event so buy early or risk missing out! Tickets are available for only $25+tax and purchases can be made online through our website. Coat check service will be $3 for the night which includes in and out privileges for one hanger of clothes and/or one bag. There will be a self-coat check area but this will be not be monitored and is at use at your own risk. We will be adhering to all government regulations at our Nightshade events. In addition extra cleaning procedures will be put into place for both the venue and for our own equipment. Hand sanitizer stations will be readily available as well of course there is plenty soap and water in the washrooms. Valid government identification (19+) is required to gain entry. If you are sick please stay home! We have done away with our regular 'no refunds' policy and replaced it with a full credit of your ticket price. If you inform us that you will not be in attendance prior to us opening the doors at 9pm than we will issue you a full credit for one of our future events. Please check with the hotel for their cancellation policies. If for any reason we are forced to reduce capacity or cancel this event, causing you to not be able to attend then you will be issued a full credit of your ticket price for one of our future events. You may also purchase optional Cancellation Insurance for $1 per ticket which would see the full price of your ticket ($25 ticket or $28 ticket price w/coatcheck) refunded to you if you can not attend the event for any reason, so long as you contact us about the cancellation prior to the start of the event. The Nightshade dance floor will be a flood of bodies as our new DJ, Gyrrrl on Decks, is stepping up and taking over the Nightshade sound system! “In the beginning, at the end of nowhere in the South-West corner of NS, about 24 years ago, Gyrrrl on Decks fell in love with curating music and making the dance floor vibe. When the night shines like day, and the wide starry eyed come out from under the darkness and into the light to play, this multi-genre hot mess spins your requests to impress all the while feeling so #blessed." Nightshade will be actively on the search for local DJ talent to perform at our events. So please reach out with suggestions of amazing Halifax DJs you would love to see on stage at our kinky costume parties! We will have a body painting station setup where guests can paint each other or make use of our talented body paint artist Kai, who will be available to pain you for a negotiated donation. There will be some hardcore equipment brought in for those who know how to use it. For everyone's safety it will be well lit and monitored throughout the night by our DMs. This is a no camera event with the exception of event photographers, please message to apply to shoot for the event. Hotel rooms for the Nightshade Kinky Colours, event are at a special rate of $229 but only until the cut of date Thursday June 19th, 2025. To reserve a room in our block you must call and say you are with the group rate Pride. There is a chance to still book in our block after this date as well so make the call and see if they can squeeze your late ass into our group of rooms! Booking with our Block is ideal as your room will be surround by other people attending the party. It will thus be easier to connect with others and you will receive fewer noise complaints than if you were to book a room elsewhere in the hotel. Nightshade does not profit from room rental, so if you can find a better deal do what is best for you. Note that complaints against you, noise or otherwise, may lead to you being banned from future events as Nightshade wants to keep in good standing with the hotel. Hotel reservations can be made by calling central reservations (800) 528-1234 or the hotel directly (902) 477-5611 ext For more details about booking hotel rooms for this event visit this link: https://nightshadehalifax.com/HotelRoomRentals.html Nightshade makes no commissions and profits in no way from room rentals. Be sure to stop and say hello that night to myself (Chris Awesome), our staff, performers, photographers & volunteers. If you are low on funds but still want to come out and party you can ask about our Nightshade Volunteer Program

Through thick stripes and thin, and everything in between, come out and be a part of the rainbow connection at Bear Ball: Colours of Pride! Celebrate the evening through a wide spectrum of colourful dress and attire! With DJ Joshua Reid! Free Colours of Pride retro photo booth on site! Pjila'si! All are welcome!

It’s time to move. The Grind is Halifax Pride’s signature late-night dance party, where the beats are heavy, the energy is high, and the dance floor doesn’t quit.

Hosted by local fave Jax Irwin, this year’s party is headlined by the genre-blurring, beat-dropping sensation MINOE- bringing fierce sound, queer power, and pure party vibes to the stage.

Expect a packed floor, wild visuals, and a DJ lineup that keeps you moving ‘til late.

This event is proudly supported by Loblaws. 

Doors open at 8:30pm.

This is a 19+ event. Valid ID required at the door.

Advance ticket purchase is advised, but not required.

Featured Artists:

• Jax Irwin
• MINOE
• iinchworm
• Hierophunk
• aniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiita