It’s the opening day of Halifax Pride and there’s a whole rainbow of events to mark the occasion. Here’s what’s happening and where:
The QTBIPOC showcase—which sees Canadian pop-punk throwback Fefe Dobson headlining—acts as today’s marquee event. It features a host of local drag talent and kicks off at 8pm on the Garrison Grounds (HQ for Halifax Pride 2022). Cost is $5 or pay what you can.
At 8:45pm, the Pride kickoff party (which doubles as a premiere party for Canada’s Drag Race) takes place at Mayflower Curling Club (3000 Monaghan Drive).
A free drag dance class with local queen Anna Mona-Pia will be held at House of Eights at 8:15pm.
Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus has an open rehearsal at 7pm at St. Andrew’s Church (6036 Coburg Road).
The Garrison Grounds play host to a football learn and play session with the CFL at 6pm.
At 5:30, a block party takes over Argyle Street while a workshop on equity and inclusion happens at Pier 21.
The Pride flag raising will be held at 5pm at Grand Parade square.
This article appears in Jul 1-31, 2022.