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)

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
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