Halifax Pride Calendar: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2025 Halifax Pride Online Festival Calendar!

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melaNATION: A QTBIPOC Showcase

Thursday July 17, 2025 9:00pm - Friday July 18, 2025 12:00am ADT

Created by Elle Noir and returning for its biggest year yet, melaNATION is a fierce celebration of QTBIPOC talent. Hosted by Elle herself in honour of her 20th drag anniversary!

This year’s showcase features show-stopping drag, live music, and sizzling burlesque, with headliner Jaylene Tyme lighting up the stage.

Don’t miss the chance to meet Jaylene Tyme for an exclusive Meet and Greet!

Between 8:00pm and 12:00am, explore the QTBIPOC Market- a space highlighting vendors, artists, and makers from across our QTBIPOC communities.

Meet and Greet runs 8:00pm-9:00pm, and required advance ticket purchase. Latecomers will be turned away.

Doors at 8:30pm for General Admission

Advance ticket purchase is advised, but not required.

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

melaNATION will include performances by:

Headliner - Jaylene Tyme (She/Her)
Host - Elle Noir (She/Her)
Akira Mayari (She/Her)
Babia Majora (They/Them)
Beef Pattie (They/Them)
Bibingkita
Cicero Crow (He/Him)
Cookie Cunninham (He/Him)
Elle Lixir (She/Her)
G-Spott (They/Them)
Helena Havok (She/Her)
Jas (He/Him)
Manny Dingo (He/Him)
Mike Hunt (He/Him)
Mya Foxx (She/Her)
Nykitene (She/Her, They/Them)
Proshenna Rett (She/Her)
Richard Rockhard (He/Him)
Shampoo Extravaganza (She/Her/They/Them/He/Him)
Vanessa Buttercup (She/Her)

The following Artisans and Community Groups will be present at the QTBIPOC market:ARTISAN VENDORS
Elomelo Cheeze
Fishplant Art
Fire & Desire Candle Co
Hilary Hex Art
Made by Mara
Mpine Art
My Precious Plastic
Norm’s Niche
Paint-by-Melanin
Radical Cat Creations
Scotian2dabone
Snuggle Stitching
Wonky

COMMUNITY GROUPS
Saving Lives with Pride

Thursday July 17, 2025 9:00pm - Friday July 18, 2025 12:00am ADT
The Garrison Grounds

Halifax Pride Organized

Accessibility Information Accessible Washrooms, Inclusive Washrooms (Gender Neutral), Wheelchair Accessible Space, American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation
All Age 19+
Event Focus 19+, Drag, QTBIPOC Focus, Dance, Music

9:00pm ADT

The Bump

Friday July 18, 2025 9:00pm - Saturday July 19, 2025 2:00am ADT

The Garrison Grounds

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Get ready to feel the fantasy- The Bump is back and bigger than ever. This high-energy drag show is one of Halifax Pride’s most iconic nights, bringing together dazzling local talent and international stars for a night of pure queer spectacle.

This year’s headliner? The one and only Detox! RuPaul’s Drag Race royalty and a true drag icon. Kick off parade weekend with fierce performances, big attitude, and a whole lot of rhinestones. You know her from slaying across your screen on both RuPaul’s Drag Race season 5 and RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars season 2, come meet the one and only Detox at Halifax Pride this year.

Meet and Greet runs 8:00pm-9:00pm, and required advance ticket purchase. Latecomers will be turned away.

Doors at 8:30pm for General Admission

Advance ticket purchase is advised, but not required.

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

Featured artists and performers include:

Headliner - Detox
Host - Diana B Tease (She/Her)
Host - Mike Hunt (He/Him)
Host - Hannibal Lickeder (They/Them)
Mx Canada Pride - Penny Cillin (She/Her)
Anna Mona Pia (She/They)
Asylum Jack (He/They)
Beef Pattie (They/Them)
Brooke Rivers, Trinity Foxx, Rachael Lush (She/Her)
Farrah Moanz (She/Her)
The Haus of Jeckyll including Heckella Jeckyll, Miranda Wrights, and Eden Disorder (She/Her)
G-Spott (They/Them)
Jake Jockerson (He/Him)
Jo Mama (He/Him)
Matricide (They/It)
Monster Haus including Hannibal Lickeder (they/them), Randi E. Rogenous (they/them), Penny Cillin (she/her), Helena Havok (she/her) and Izzy Limpwrist
Mya Foxx (She/Her)
Nauseeah (she/her/hers) and Lucky Charms (she/they/he)
Richard Rockhard (He/Him)
Steph Peaks (She/Her)
The Givers, including Elle Lixir (she/her), Hannibal Lickeder (they/them), Colin Sick (he/him), Babia Majora (they/them), Lacia Majora (she/they)

Friday July 18, 2025 9:00pm - Saturday July 19, 2025 2:00am ADT
The Garrison Grounds

Halifax Pride Organized

Accessibility Information Accessible Washrooms, American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation, Inclusive Washrooms (Gender Neutral), Wheelchair Accessible Space
All Age 19+
Event Focus 19+, Drag, Dance, Music

9:00pm ADT

The Grind

Saturday July 19, 2025 9:00pm - Sunday July 20, 2025 2:00am ADT

The Garrison Grounds

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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
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Hierophunk
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MINOE

Saturday July 19, 2025 9:00pm - Sunday July 20, 2025 2:00am ADT
The Garrison Grounds

Halifax Pride Organized

Accessibility Information Accessible Washrooms, American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation, Inclusive Washrooms (Gender Neutral), Wheelchair Accessible Space
All Age 19+
Event Focus 19+, Dance, Music, Parade Day

7:00pm ADT

Drag Bingo

Sunday July 20, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm ADT

The Garrison Grounds

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Join your hosts Bunni Lapin and Kirsti Davidson for this fun filled, dragged-up version of Bingo. Expect an evening of laughs, performances, and you guessed it — bingo. This event will have both general admission and accessible seating tickets available at https://www.halifaxpride.com/drag-bingo-tickets

Advance ticket purchase is suggested, but not required. Any tickets available at the door will be communicated the day of the event.

Entry includes one bingo booklet, and bingo daubers available for purchase on site.

This event proudly supported by NSLC.

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

Prizes range from $200-$500 value for each prize, including Uber gift cards, MAC Cosmetics gift boxes, a stay at White Point Beach Resort and a night out with Ambassadors and the Cable Wharf

This event has a separate wheelchair accessible entrance. We encourage wheelchair users to use the VIP entrance, found on the site map here: https://www.halifaxpride.com/festival-site

Accessibility volunteers will be available to assist guests.
Table bar service will be available at wheelchair accessible tables only.

Artists

Bunni Lapin

Kirsti Davidson

Sunday July 20, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds

Halifax Pride Organized

Accessibility Information Accessible Washrooms, Inclusive Washrooms (Gender Neutral), Wheelchair Accessible Space, American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation, Accessible Seating
All Age 19+
Event Focus 19+, Drag, Games

8:00pm ADT

Halifax Pride Party Cruise presented by Ambassatours

Sunday July 27, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm ADT

Cable Wharf @ 1751 LOWER WATER STREET

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Celebrate Halifax Pride with an unforgettable two-hour party cruise with music, dancing, and good vibes! Set sail to the sounds of DJ Manny Dingo, enjoy cold drinks from our fully stocked bar, and take in stunning harbour views as we bring the party to the water for this one-night-only cruise. Whether you're celebrating with friends or meeting new ones, this is your chance to feel the love and the energy on Halifax’s best floating dance club!
Schedule
Sunday, July 27, 2025 - 8pm - 10pm
Experience Includes
2-hour cruise
DJ Entertainment
Ticket Prices (HST & Booking Fee Extra)
Adult: $38.69

Refund Policy
We’re happy to offer a full refund for cancellations made at least 24-hours before departure. If your plans change within 24 hours, we’ll do our best to reschedule your tour (subject to availability). In the rare event that Ambassatours Gray Line must cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, you’ll receive a full refund or the option to rebook a tour.

Sunday July 27, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm ADT
Cable Wharf 1751 LOWER WATER STREET

Halifax Pride Organized

All Age 19+
Event Focus 19+, Dance, Music
Tickets Required https://www.halifaxpride.com/partner-event-tickets

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