• The main entrance to the Festival Site is on Sackville Street. This is also the accessible entrance and exit.

• The main exit is on the Bell Road side of the site. This exit is not accessible.

• We strongly recommend arriving on foot, by public transit, or by taxi/rideshare.

• Parade Day (July 18): Downtown traffic will be heavy, and there will be no vehicle access to the site after 11:00 a.m.

• For popular nighttime events (including the QTBIPOC Showcase, The Bump, and The Grind), entry lines may take longer than usual. Please line up along Sackville Street toward the waterfront.

There is no public parking available on the Festival Site. Vehicles parked in either the Sackville Street or Bell Road lots may be towed.

Accessible Parking

• Three designated accessible parking spaces are available in the Sackville Street lot.

• Additional spaces may be made available if needed.

• Info Booth volunteers can assist guests accessing these spaces.

Paid Street Parking

Beginning Saturday, July 18, 2026, paid on-street parking is in effect on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Festival bars are now cashless.

• Most major credit and debit cards are accepted.

• Cash is not accepted.

• There are no ATMs on site.

• Drink tokens are no longer used for bar service.

If you still have unused Halifax Pride drink tokens from previous years, please speak with a member of the bar team.

• Gender-neutral washrooms are available throughout the site.

• Accessible washrooms are available.

• Please allow wheelchair users to move to the front of washroom lines when needed.

• Don't forget to wash your hands at the handwashing stations.

First Aid services are available during most festival events.

The First Aid tent is located just inside the main entrance and exit.

Our Community Care Team is here to help make sure everyone feels safe, supported, and welcome.

They can assist with things like:

• Finding friends

• Calling a ride home

• Answering questions about the site

• Providing emotional support or a quiet moment when needed

Community Care volunteers wear blue Halifax Pride volunteer T-shirts and are generally stationed near the First Aid tents by the entrance and exit.

A variety of food vendors will be available throughout the festival near the Sackville Street entrance and other designated areas.

The Festival Site is also within a block of many downtown restaurants and cafés.

Free Water

Free drinking water is available:

• At public water taps

• At the bar

• At the merchandise booth

Our Accessible Space is open whenever the Festival Site is open.

It includes:

• Accessible stage viewing

• Wheelchair-accessible seating

• Accessible washrooms

• Bar service during nighttime events

No special ticket is required.

A dedicated ASL viewing area is located in front of the stage, with accessibility mats connecting it to the main entrance.

Only certified service animals are permitted on the Festival Site.

Please leave pets at home. This helps create a comfortable environment for guests with allergies or who may be uncomfortable around dogs.

If you're attending the parade with your pet, please be mindful of the weather and hot pavement.

To accommodate more guests, we've reduced the number of large tents on site.

You can still expect:

• Patio umbrellas

• Shaded tent areas during daytime events

Guests are also welcome to bring handheld umbrellas for shade to daytime, all ages events.

Free water is available throughout the site.

This year:

• Communauto is providing on-site drinking water stations.

• Chargefuze is providing free phone charging stations.

Festival Pass holders also receive free admission throughout the festival to:

• The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

• The Museum of Natural History

The Halifax Pride Festival takes place rain or shine unless otherwise announced.

Please check the forecast before you arrive and dress for the weather. During hot weather, we encourage guests to:

• Drink plenty of water.

• Wear sunscreen and a hat.

• Take breaks in shaded areas.

• Check in on friends and those around you.

In the event of severe weather, updates will be shared on our social media channels and on site.

For the safety of all guests, bags may be searched upon entry to the Festival Site.

Please avoid bringing large bags whenever possible, as they may slow down the entry process.

Prohibited items will not be permitted on site. Please review our list of permitted and prohibited items before arriving.

Our full bag policy can be found here.

All guests entering the Festival Site for 19+ events and some all ages events are subject to security screening, including bag checks.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

If you've lost an item during the festival, please visit the Information Booth.

If you've found something on site, we'd appreciate you bringing it to the Information Booth so we can help reunite it with its owner.

Items not claimed during the festival will be held for a limited time following the event.

Please reach out to lostandfound@halifaxpride.com to report lost items.

Photography and videography will take place throughout the Halifax Pride Festival.

By entering the Festival Site, you may appear in photographs or video recordings used by Halifax Pride for promotional, marketing, or archival purposes.

If you have concerns, please speak with a member of our Communications Team or visit the Information Booth.

Have a question? Visit the Information Booth located right outside the main gate.

Our volunteers can help with:

• Festival information and schedules

• Site maps

• Lost & Found

• Accessible parking assistance

• Merchandise

• General questions

• Directions around the site

• Connecting you with the appropriate festival staff or volunteer team

If you're not sure where to go or who to ask, the Information Booth is a great place to start.