It’s closing weekend at Halifax Pride, but that doesn’t mean that things are slowing down. From underground dance parties to a smattering of drag shows, here’s what’s happening today at the annual event:
Today’s marquee event is the Electronic Family Reunion, a showcase at Grand Parade that sees Mz Worthy, Detroit’s DJ Minx and Jules Bangsworth deliver a high-femme, high-energy dance party. The event is held from 7-11pm—and while entry is free, reserving your spot via the Halifax Pride site is never a bad move.
At 11am, the So Fetch! dog walk has dog lovers heading to Point Pleasant Park for a group stroll.
Halifax drag queen Zara Matrix has had a busy pride, performing all over the city and keeping the party going. She’s not slowing down on Saturday: Her show Brunching Beauties is held at The Carleton at noon. It costs $20.
Legends 2, the drag show focused on celeb impersonations, is held at the Marriott Harbourfront’s Harbourstone Pourhouse at both 1:30 and 8pm. Email marlee.tomes@mariott.com for tickets. At 2pm, the Rainbow-Palooza Pride Family Picnic is held at Lower Sackville’s Acadia Park. The free event aims to connect trans and queer families from across HRM.
At 9pm, the 19-and-older Underground Love Affair: Leather and Harness Dance Party sees The Seahorse dance floor heating up. Tickets are $12 in advance and $20 at the door.
This article appears in Jul 1-31, 2022.
