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City kicks off Pride week with proclamation at new plaza

The Jim Deva Plaza is dedicated to the co-founder of Little Sister's Books and free speech and gay rights activist.
May love overcome fear and hatred

Victoria Pride Parade 2016

The Victoria Pride Parade was held on July 10, 2016, moving from Government Street to MacDonald Park. Over 100 groups and floats--including local businesses and non-profits--helped celebrate the day.
Mayor DJs the VisionPride kick-off at Celebrities. Photo: Twitter/@StepanVdovine

Transgender rights issue flying high during this year's Vancouver Pride Week

Pride Week is underway, including an unsanctioned protest, comedy fest, parade and substance-free party.

Justin Trudeau and LGBTQ activists march in the 2014 Pride Parade: photos

Activists, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community, supporters, tourists, and politicians packed the streets from Robson Street to Sunset Beach at the 2014 Vancouver...

Olympians walk with Pride in Vancouver

Vancouver’s Pride Parade could not have come at a better time for a city cementing  its reputation as one of the most tolerant in the world. On Sunday, just weeks after Russia passed anti-gay...

Bye-bye, wallet: how to avoid pickpockets in Vancouver

Have you ever been pick-pocketed? I was, just a couple days ago. Having just finished my Sunday class, I was making my way up Granville street towards the SkyTrain station, slowly weaving through the...

BeeVancity's long weekend event picks | July 28-31

It's almost BC Day, so what better time for a multicultural experience? We recommend you check out these fabulous festivals and events happening this weekend, and then finish off your evening with...

Shine with Pride

Celebrate Gay Pride with these colourful looks...