Join us at Power House Youth Centre for a free Rainbow Pancake breakfast on July 17th from 10-11:30 am. Open to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies ages 13-24.
Important Venue Information Power House is a partially accessible building with a lift at the back entrance equipped with an automatic door to access the main programming space. There is no parking lot but there are two designated accessible spots directly across the centre on Sackville St next to the public gardens. There is a private all-gender washroom on the main floor equipped with grab bars, but without an automatic door. Power House is a well-lit, scent-free space, with A/C and an air filtration system. We have snacks, fidgets, noise-cancelling headphones, face masks, covid tests, first aid, naloxone, sunscreen, bug spray, and other toiletries on site.
Join us at Power House on July 17th from 1:30-4:30 for an afternoon of merch making for the upcoming Pride Parade! We will be making signs, pride flag and pronoun buttons, and adorning our sidewalk with affirming and prideful chalk art. This event is free and open to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies ages 13-24.
Important Venue Information Power House is a partially accessible building with a lift at the back entrance equipped with an automatic door to access the main programming space. There is no parking lot but there are two designated accessible spots directly across the centre on Sackville St next to the public gardens. There is a private all-gender washroom on the main floor equipped with grab bars, but without an automatic door. Power House is a well-lit, scent-free space, with A/C and an air filtration system. We have snacks, fidgets, noise-cancelling headphones, face masks, covid tests, first aid, naloxone, sunscreen, bug spray, and other toiletries on site.
Kick off the Halifax Pride Festival with the annual Pride Flag Raising at Grand Parade. This powerful tradition brings together community members and partners to mark the beginning of the festival and honour the resilience, joy, and strength of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Join us for speeches from our team, government officials, our 2025 Pride Ambassador, and Mayor Andy Filmore to make the official proclamation of Pride.
Thursday July 17, 2025 5:00pm - 5:30pm ADT Grand Parade1770 Barrington St
Presented as part of Halifax Pride 2025 with the Enchante Network and Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce Celebrate Black queer creativity, resilience, and community at the Back to Our Roots Picnic and Market: a vibrant gathering of local Black 2SLGBTQI+ artisans, makers, and visionaries. Rooted in joy and resistance, this market is more than a place to shop, it's a space to connect, reflect, and flourish together. Come explore handmade goods, art, fashion, and wellness products crafted with care, all while enjoying sounds by DJ aniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiita and snacks by Brawta Jamaican Jerk Joint. Whether you're here to support local talent or just soak in the energy, this is a space for us, by us to shine and grow. In the spirit of Halifax Pride’s 2025 theme, Flourish, we invite you to celebrate where we come from and everything we’re growing into.
This 15+ event is free for everyone. There will be a costume contest (we're working towards gathering some prom outfits for those who are looking for a selection!). There will also be a lip sync battle, best runway walk, sensory space (low-sensory space with games), and goodie bags with queer-focused health material.
Friday July 18, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm ADT Veith House3115 Veith St
Are you a business in Atlantic Canada wanting to network and learn more about CGLCC’s supplier program? Join Nic Sánchez, our Atlantic Business Development Manager, at this FREE event on July 20 in Halifax! This exclusive Networking and Supplier Diversity Information Session (+ breakfast!), hosted by CGLCC at the Glitter Bean Café, is your chance to learn more about your supplier diversity certification and network with like-minded folks in the region. Discover how supplier diversity can unlock new opportunities for your business and help you build meaningful connections within the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Spaces are limited, so register today!
Sunday July 20, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm ADT Glitter Bean CO-OP Cafe5896 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax NS B3H 0A6
Rebels in Rhinestones is a mini lecture series exploring the rich, rebellious history of drag, burlesque, and queer performance. Four local performers will each present a 20-minute talk on topics such as the origins of burlesque, the legacy of drag kings, and the contributions of BIPOC performers. Through storytelling and history, this series highlights how these art forms have long been sites of resistance, celebration, and self-expression. Whether you're a performer or an audience member, Rebels in Rhinestones offers a deeper understanding of the political, social, and cultural forces that have shaped queer performance. Join us as we connect the past to the present, fostering empathy, knowledge, and appreciation for the performers who paved the way. ASL Interpreters will be present. Livestream option present as well. This event is PWYC/ Sliding Scale.
What better way to celebrate pride then to turn childhood betrayal into something that can sustain you? Bring over your old books written by problematic authors (or ones you just don't want anymore) to Diverse Roots Therapy in Dartmouth and learn how to grow oyster mushrooms using them! Hosted by Freddie Mae Allen (he/they) and Lucius Harmony (they/them).
Tuesday July 22, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT Diverse Roots Therapy103 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth NS
OPEN BOOK: A 2SLGBTQIA+ Human Library is a powerful storytelling event that brings together 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomer and refugee community members from around the world to share their lived experiences in a safe, affirming, and inclusive environment. Hosted by the Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia (RRANS) in partnership with Queer Arabs Halifax, the YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs, and Halifax Public Libraries, the event transforms people into “human books” who engage in one-on-one or small group conversations with attendees. These “books” include refugees, newcomers, and long-time residents, each offering personal narratives that explore themes of identity, migration, resilience, and belonging. Held annually for the last couple of years at the Halifax Central Library, OPEN BOOK creates opportunities for empathy, connection, and learning between participants and the broader public. The event challenges stigma and stereotypes while fostering meaningful dialogue and community understanding. The Human Library continues to be an accessible, impactful, and community-driven initiative that uplifts the voices of 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers and refugees and builds bridges across cultures and lived experiences.
Wednesday July 23, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT Halifax Central Library5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS, B3J 1E9
Host Organization/Group Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia + Queer Arabs Halifax + YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs + Halifax Public Libraries
Wanting to make friends in the Sapphic social scene? Look no further than the Sapphic Hangout! This picnic hangout will have games, crafts, and more! Bring your own blanket, and get ready for a great time with old friends and new!
Are you tired of being a human? Try being a pet instead ;3~ This is a special party for Pups, Furs, Pets & Handlers, and Enthusiasts! Relax and romp around as a silly pet or let your wild side out to play. Roll over, crawl, bark, wag, play tug-of-war, get/give pets and belly rubs, or get walked around on a leash! Animal attire, pup gear, and other wild wear are welcome and encouraged, though not required. Wear whatever you like (or nothing at all). This event is open to people & pets of all genders, identities, and orientations. If interested in attending, please apply for membership at NightSpa.ca or email Clifford@nightspa.ca :3
Thursday July 24, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm ADT Night Spa2199 Gottingen St
