{"id":838771,"date":"2026-07-31T19:10:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T19:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/838771\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T19:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T19:10:12","slug":"concord-pacific-and-community-partners-continue-their-support-of-pride-in-vancouvers-west-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/838771\/","title":{"rendered":"Concord Pacific and Community Partners Continue Their Support of Pride in Vancouver\u2019s West End"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This year\u2019s Vancouver Pride celebrations will stretch from False Creek to the heart of the West End.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, August 2, the Vancouver Pride Parade will begin at Northeast False creek before moving along Pacific Boulevard toward Burrard Street. From there, the celebration will continue at the Davie Village Pride Festival, which takes over Davie Street and Nelson Park from 2 to 10 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Concord Pacific is one of several corporate, community and civic partners supporting the festival alongside organizations such as TD. The broader event is led by the groups that serve and represent the West End and Vancouver\u2019s 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.<\/p>\n<p>That distinction matters. While corporate sponsorship helps make large public events possible, the festival remains rooted in Davie Village and the people, organizations and businesses that have shaped the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<p>Concord Pacific helps support an expanded Pride celebration<\/p>\n<p>The free, all-ages festival will feature live music, drag performances, DJs, local vendors, community organizations and interactive experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Programming will be spread across four entertainment areas: the TD Main Stage, West End Stage, Concord Pacific Celebration Zone and Community Stage. There will also be expanded patios and festival activity throughout Davie Village, giving visitors plenty of reasons to explore local restaurants, caf\u00e9s and shops.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cConcord Pacific is committed to supporting the West End community, Pride, and this city,\u201d said David Ju, vice-president of Concord Pacific. \u201cWe love the vibrant energy and the fabric of this community. It is our intention to continue supporting our city for many years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For the West End Business Improvement Association, that support helps protect an important community celebration while also generating meaningful activity for neighbourhood businesses.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe West End BIA is incredibly grateful for Concord Pacific\u2019s ongoing support of the Davie Village Pride Festival and our community,\u201d said Teri Smith, executive director of the West End Business Improvement Association.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTheir commitment helps create a welcoming and inclusive celebration that honours the West End\u2019s longstanding history as the heart of Vancouver\u2019s 2SLGBTQIA+ community, while bringing tens of thousands of visitors to the neighbourhood and supporting our local businesses. Partnerships like this are essential to ensuring the festival continues to thrive for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The City is coordinating support across Vancouver\u2019s major events<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-222717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC09689-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Corporate sponsorship is only one part of what it takes to stage an event of this size. The City of Vancouver is also working with event and tourism partners to coordinate infrastructure and operational support across Vancouver\u2019s major summer celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the Summer Lights Fireworks and Pride festivities taking place on the same weekend, we saw a unique opportunity to work together and enhance the overall experience,\u201d said Michelle Collens, Director, Tourism and Destination Events, City of Vancouver. \u201cBy sharing event infrastructure and communicating to residents together, we streamlined planning, reduced duplication, and created efficiencies that benefited both events.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Collens added: \u201cVancouver\u2019s summer calendar is filled with marquee events, and this weekend demonstrates how those moments can complement one another, creating an even richer experience for residents and visitors alike while showcasing the city at its best.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These efficiencies also generated meaningful budget savings, enabling the City to invest even more in Pride programming and community experiences while maximizing the impact of shared resources.<\/p>\n<p>Event details<\/p>\n<p>When: Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 2 to 10 p.m.<br \/>Where: Davie Village, Nelson Park and Comox Street between Bute and Thurlow, with additional festival experiences at 1800 Davie Plaza and the English Bay Bathhouse<br \/>Cost: Free and all ages<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This year\u2019s Vancouver Pride celebrations will stretch from False Creek to the heart of the West End. 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