Join us on Sunday, July 7th, at McDonald Park in James Bay (212 Niagara St, Victoria, BC) for an afternoon of Pride Festivities! The grounds will open at 11 AM with a quieter atmosphere and all vendors open and available for those who would like to enjoy the festival with lower stimulation.
Entertainment will kick off at 1 PM, and we will have fabulous drag performers, DJs, and a host of other talented performers for you! We will showcase over 130 vendors and a large food court with some of your favourite local eats. We will have two bars on-site, one serving beverages with alcohol and one serving beverages without alcohol, along with delicious mocktails!
Take advantage of the shaded areas in front of the stage or have a break in our quiet, low-sensory Chill Zone tent away from all the hustle and bustle. The kid’s area will feature a stage with performances and Drag Storytime, crafts, a Video Game lounge with Quazars, an inflatable bouncy castle, and an obstacle course. There will be a secured bike valet area and many more exciting features!
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Coco Klein (he/they/she) is a Canadian-born, Berlin-based, shape-shifting, gender-bending, boundary-pushing drag and performance artist. With a career spanning 20 years in the entertainment industry, from acting to dancing, makeup and styling, Coco has worked on countless productions on stage, screen, runway and beyond. Coco Klein has been focused on the art form of drag for the past 10 years of their career, as it gives them a primary creative outlet that encapsulates all of their artistic abilities. They are an activist in their art and daily life, and are passionate about social justice, true equality & global peace. Coco is a highly conceptual artist that will always strive to do the unexpected and attempt to shift perspectives and expand human consciousness through their art. Coco is thrilled to be back on their home lands to join in the festivities for Victoria Pride. Open your mind and prepare for blastoff!
Ella Lamoureux is a Two-Spirit drag queen from the Yukon, who has significantly contributed to the growth of the drag scene in Kelowna. She identifies as a member of the Kaska Dena First Nation and uses her platform to represent and advocate for Two-Spirit individuals. Ella has been a drag entertainer for over a decade, participating in various drag events and competitions. Notably, she was a contestant on the first season of "Call Me Mother," a Canadian drag reality show. Ella has also been a mentor to other drag performers, fostering a sense of community and support within the drag scene. Her work extends beyond performance, as she hosts a podcast named "Dénht’ā," where she shares stories and experiences of Indigenous folks from various First Nations, aiming to create a platform for their voices to be heard. Ella's work and presence in the drag community have been instrumental in raising awareness and understanding of Two-Spirit identities and Indigenous cultures.
Proud Owner Operator of Drag Sunday Productions. Shelita has been a long-time pillarstone in the Victoria, BC Drag Community for over half a decade producing shows and uplifting other performers. With Indigenous roots to the Kwa'Kwa'Kawake speaking peoples of the Namgis' First Nations, she is a proud indigenous performer!
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They put the gore into gore-geous - this monster is here to bring chaotic clownery, the macabre, and a bratty attitude. They're a tattooist by day, monster by night, and something entirely else during your nightmares. They're seeking queercrip catharsis, disability justice, and they Don't Care who gets in the way. Be careful, they do in fact bite - it's Boy Gorgeous!
(He/Himbo for all)
The boyband no one saw coming, showcasing Drag King excellence from Bollywood to bargain bin. These "Backstreet Boys" are anything but "N'sync" - they can't even go "One Direction". Introducing Fierce Brosnan, Bad Shah, Tragic Mike and Rick E. Ratmansky, but you can just Call Us Men.
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"Tera ""Nova Jade* Greene (she/they) is a queer DJ/singer-songwriter/producer and mentor who has been DJing since 2003. Originally from Los Angeles, Nova* has opened for Grammy-nominated artists Kelis at Los Angeles (CSW) Pride, as well as DJ’d multiple pride festivals from Long Beach to Vancouver, including Dyke Day Los Angeles and the Purple Party in West Hollywood.
Happy Pride, everyone!"
Dripping Fins a young queer pop punk band braking into the Victoria scene, with powerful lyricism, epic synth and vocal harmonies. Growing up and playing music together the band is tight and creative, ready to rock and bring high energy entertainment!
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Francheska dynamites is a Filipino Canadian drag artist. known from the award winning film telus Originals- Francheska: Prairie Queen. Also a pageant queen from Queen Of Canada-Tourism 2023, and TV personality from upcoming TV shows the Sugar mama.TV
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Dramatic, dumb, devilish
What do these things have in common?
I don't know, I'm not a scientist.
This gorgeous ghoul brings you camp from the 1980’s, Glamor from the 1920’s, and eldritch horror from the 1860’s.
Putting the whore in horror this stunning specter is here to remind you - join the rat union, revolution is the only option
A supergroup just for pride - enjoy as we are about to have a Kiki.
Embodying the energy and ferocity of their animal namesake, Hyaenas is an Indie Alt Pop band “boasting stellar musicianship, meaningful songwriting, incredible talent, and a unique sound that excels.” (Great Dark Wonder) Their songs are written through a queer feminist lens that explore all facets of Human Nature while drawing inspiration from 80’s icons The Go-Go’s to modern day Indie darlings The Beaches, and synth-pop band Metric.
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A bodacious beauty! A dazzling dynamo! An illustrious illusionist! Is she a bird? Is she a plane? No silly, she’s Jackbox Jayne! This pint-sized powerhouse is a Victoria-based mover, shaker and full-time heartbreaker who also moonlights as a boss babe co-producer with her collaborative company Drag in Concept. She cannot wait to make her Victoria Pride Main Stage debut!
You can find him on Instagram: @iambad.shah, He also has a production company called @spiceitupvictoria
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Find Matthew on Instagram he loves making new friends @mattyprez
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The DILF drag king and king of cake Olive ThisTea (he/they) has shaken his stuff across the country, making so-called Victoria his home base. This producer and performer extraordinaire has helped make many iconic shows happen including, but not limited to, They Them Theirs (Nanaimo), Cafe Runway (Victoria) , and Studio Access (Esquimalt). He strives for an infectious positive energy and community building.
Staches and Lashes is a collective of Drag Artists who host events and shows for and with kids and youth. For Victoria Pride, Persi Flage, Badshah and Henrietta Dubet are bringing story time, performances, games, sing alongs, and more!
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Sylvester Stalletto has been prancing around Vancouver Island wowing audiences and stealing hearts along the way. Known for his high energy tricks, loving presence & latin spice, he’s thrilled to share his multifaceted art on the Pride Main Stage in 2024
Applications for the parade and festival have now closed. We thank everyone for submitting!
The Victoria Pride Society acknowledges that it organizes and works on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen Peoples and that the land’s relationships with the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples have existed since time immemorial. Further to this acknowledgement, the Victoria Pride Society affirms that colonialism and the attitudes and practices that have accompanied it contribute to systemic discrimination and violence against Indigenous Peoples and all marginalized and equity-deserving people. Read more.
