Register for the 2017 Parade

Registration:

Halifax Pride encourages participation by all groups that desire to support their community and share the principal ideals of Halifax Pride: pride, inclusion, respect and diversity in all forms. Please note: Registration will run until July 14th,  There will be no late registrations due to the new registration process (completion of the HPPS).

We ask our registrants to recognize that the society’s mission is to celebrate the best of the LGBT2Q+ community and culture and to that end we will prioritize groups whose mandate and mission prioritizes LGBT2Q+.  We welcome diverse organizations but prioritize LGBT2Q+ led groups.  We welcome the support of those who ally themselves with Halifax Pride and our community. As allies, we welcome your support and hope you will work with us to ensure that at the Halifax Pride Festival the LGBT2Q+ community comes first.

To register:

  1. Read and review the Parade Policy Document.
  2. Complete the Halifax Pride Participant Survey (HPPS).
  3. Register online here.

Halifax Pride 2017 Parade Guide

HALIFAX PRIDE PARADE 2017

This year’s parade will be held on the first weekend of the festival: Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 1 pm.

Want to be part of the Pride movement, share in the spirit of Halifax Pride, or support the LGBT2Q+ members in your community? The Halifax Pride Parade is now open for registration!

A number of improvements will be made this year to ensure that we better serve our LGBT2Q+ community and honor the politically rooted origins of the Pride Parade.

  • We’re asking all entrants to complete our Halifax Pride Participant Survey (HPPS) during the registration process. This survey will allow entrants to demonstrate their commitment, alignment to the values of the Pride movement and contributions to the LGBT2Q+ community.
  • All entrants must acknowledge reading and understanding theParade Policy Document.
  • Community groups and organizations directly affiliated with or specifically serving the LGBT2Q+ community will be given priority in placement and entrance into the parade. This is to ensure all LGBT2Q+ community members have the opportunity and access to celebrate their LGBT2Q+ identities, history, culture, and to give them a platform to educate and spread awareness of their organizations and needs.
  • Registration fees will be amended to reflect the change in focus of the parade:
    • LGBT2Q+ community advocacy groups/not-for-profits that serve the LGBT2Q+ community will be exempt from registration fees (Category A).  Direct services to the LGBT2Q+ community must be included in their official Mission Statement.

Questions?

parade@halifaxpride.com

Nominate the 2017 Festival Marshals

2017 Grand Marshal Call for Nominations

Each year, the Halifax Pride Society honours individuals or groups who have made a positive impact within the LGBT2Q+ community, offering them the opportunity to lead the Halifax Pride Parade, as well as share their contributions at speaking events.

This year we hope to honour individuals or groups in two categories:

  • Grand Marshal
  • Youth Marshal

Nominees are required to have made a positive impact on the LGBT2Q+ community worthy of special recognition or celebration. Nominees should also embody the Halifax Pride Society’s spirit of, “Better Together”.

Required information includes:

  • Name of the nominee
  • Nominee email address/phone number
  • Name of nominator
  • Nominator email address/phone number
  • A statement regarding their merit or reasons for the nomination

Grand Marshal Selection Criteria:

  1. Nominations from individuals/groups residing in the province of Nova Scotia will be prioritized.
  2. Nominees should be persons who have displayed outstanding service and/or commitment to the LGBT2Q+ community through volunteerism or other outstanding achievements. 
  3. Nominees should be able and willing to carry out the functions of the Grand Marshal of the Halifax Pride Festival Parade on Saturday, July 22nd, as well as participate in various speaking events during the festival, July 20-30, 2017.
  4. Nominations must be received on or before May 16, 2017.

Please submit nominations via the online form HERE.

Call for Community Event Submissions!

In 2016, the Halifax Pride Festival included more than 100 events created for and by our LGBT2Q+ community, and now it’s your chance to get involved!

Halifax Pride wants to promote your events. From live performances, art exhibitions, meet-ups and guided tours, to public concerts, wine tastings, and everything in between, we want to feature your events!

Step 1: Check out the Community Organizer Guide for some quick tips and tricks to planning an event during the festival.

Step 2: Submit our simple form by May 15 so we can include your event in our Pride Guide and other promotions.

Step 3: Start planning and have fun!

If you have questions or need assistance with submitting your event, contact adam@halifaxpride.com.

Read our Community Organizer Guide here.

Submit your event form here.

We're hiring: 2017 festival photographer

📸The festival is fast approaching and we need help to remember it!📷

Halifax Pride is looking to hire a member of the LGBT2Q+ community as our official festival photographer. Applicants should have professional experience in event photography. The individual will be required for about 20 hours between July 20 – 30, with time spread across various festival events. For more information or to apply for the position, contact shea@halifaxpride.com.

Please provide a short summary of your experience and a sample of work as your application. Deadline: May 3, 2017