The Halifax Pride Society is officially announcing its 2025 festival schedule, which will take place over eleven days, from July 17 to 27. Events, ranging from the Pride Parade on Saturday, July 19, to community-focused, closed spaces, will take place across the HRM. Halifax Pride signature events will take place on the Festival Site, located at the Garrison Grounds at Citadel Hill.

Returning Festival Site events will be complemented by a series of new active living events, Two Spirit programming in collaboration with the Wabanaki Two Spirit Alliance, and additional educational and cultural events throughout the city.

“This year’s festival puts Halifax’s vibrant queer community and culture front and centre,” says Connor McKiggan, Halifax Pride Board Chair. “We’ve packed the schedule with exciting new experiences and proudly welcomed back some of our community’s favourite events- it’s going to be a festival locals and visitors don’t want to miss.”

The 2025 festival schedule includes over 30 events – both exciting new ones and old favourites that are better than ever. Some the arts and arts-adjacent events include:

melaNATION: A QTBIPOC Showcase with headliner Jaylene Tyme (19+) – July 17
The Bump with headliner Detox (19+) – July 18
Music on the Mainstage with headliner Mo Kenney – July 20
Drag Bingo (19+) – July 20
The Gaylidh – July 26