Coquitlam Pride Festival 2025

Join us for Tri-Cities Pride Society’s second annual Coquitlam Pride Festival, on Saturday July 19th, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM!

We’re back at Evergreen Cultural Centre and Town Centre Park Community Centre at Lafarge Lake, and this year we’ve expanded our space to include the studio theatre! Come for the parade, but stay for a full lineup of music, workshops, activities, community partners, and local artisans.

Festival Location

The Coquitlam Pride Festival will be held at the Evergreen Cultural Centre & Town Centre Park Community Centre at Lafarge Lake, and our parade will go up and down Pinetree Way.


We are located right outside the Lafarge Lake-Douglas Millennium Line Skytrain Station for easy transiting! There is free parking around Lafarge Lake in Town Centre Park, and limited paid parking at Evergreen.

Scheduled Events & Activities

[10:30 AM] Pride Story Time with Coquitlam Public Library

Coquitlam Public Library is hosting a Pride Story Time for children ages 0-8 and their caregivers, from 10:30 – 11:30 AM.

Located in the Amethyst Area.(Evergreen Theatre)

Our opening ceramonies and indigenous welcome, followed by our short parade up and down Pinetree Way.



Located in the Rose Quartz Quarter Area.

Welcome Dysphoria, a four-piece indigenous youth rock band who will be sharing their music with us, along with support from Spirit of the Children!

Located in the Rose Quartz Quarter. (Music Stage)

Join us for a free dance workshop with fabulous returning dance teacher JoJo Zolina!

Jojo Zolina is a respected teacher, choreographer, and cultural ambassador of the Wh/aacking/Punking dance style. With roots in Los Angeles and New York City’s underground scene, Jojo trained under legendary pioneers of Wh/aacking/Punking and Voguing in the early 2000s, absorbing the soul, history, and spirit of the movement directly from its source.

In 2006, Jojo founded House of La Douche in Vancouver—a groundbreaking platform that celebrates queer excellence, radical expression, and the power of street and club dance forms. Through performances, workshops, and mentorship across North America, Russia, Amsterdam, Asia and Europe, Jojo has been instrumental in cultivating a new generation of dancers who honour the foundations of Wh/aacking/Punking while making space for their own voices and identities.

Blending humour, edge, and emotional depth, Jojo’s teaching bridges technique with storytelling, offering students more than just movement—it’s a practice of liberation. Featured on CNN’s Great Big Story in 2020, Jojo continues to inspire as a connector between cultures, generations, and communities.

Located in the Amethyst Area. (Evergreen Theatre)

Auréane Emery is a 17 year old singer/songwriter from Coquitlam who is currently pursuing music full time. in October 2023 she released her first single “missed calls”, a pop/alternative song inspired by the artists she grew up listening to, like Gracie Abrams, Billie Eilish and Lexi Jayde who have given her the space to write so vulnerably. Since early 2024, she’s been working on writing her first album. She has always had a passion for singing, writing and performing, and she hopes to reach as many people as she can.

Christa is a 17 year old drummer from Coquitlam who loves to play music in any capacity. She is inspired by artists like Billie Eilish, Deftones, Arctic Monkeys, and the Foo Fighters. She enjoys playing music with her friends Auréane and Felicity and hopes to pursue it as a side job in her future.

Felicity Geernaert is an 18 year old guitarist from Maple Ridge, she loves bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones, and Radiohead. Felicity’s playing alongside her close friends Christa and Auréane. For her, music isn’t just a hobby, it’s a way to connect, express, and stay grounded. She hopes to keep it as a steady part of her life, whether on stage, in a jam session, or just playing for herself.

Located in the Rose Quartz Quarter. (Music Stage)

2Spirit Tales from Virago Nation is your chance to hear the brilliant, passionate and witty Shane Sable and Monday Blues talk about their 2Spirit identity and more! We are so honoured to have them speak, and highly recommend taking the time to listen to their stories.

Shane Sable is the Furiously Flirtatious Force of Nature. Lovingly referred to as the Soapberry of Burlesque, 2Spirit Gitxsan Shane may be a bit bitter for some colonial taste buds. Shane hustles for community day and night as an artist, educator, facilitator, storyteller, cultural wellness worker and Convening Member and founder of Virago Nation Indigenous Arts Society.

Introducing Monday Blues, an electrifying Afro-Indigenous (Ewe-Secwépemc) burlesque performer and storyteller. Her performances seamlessly blend seduction and empowerment, delivering a resounding message: liberation is incredibly sexy.

Located in the Amethyst Area. (Evergreen Theatre)

GOLDbard (they/them) is a queer blues songwriter, artist, poet and drag thing from the unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples in that moodiest of ports, Port Moody, BC. Their art centers Queer Joy as a spiritual practice, and their new single “Look Back” is an homage to all the Queer Creatives who paved the way for them to be a Professional Queerdo.

They are indomitable in spirit with the voice of a wry angel. They love with abandon, command the stage, yet share the spotlight with love. A true entertainer with a voice full of soul, GOLDbard will make you laugh and cry, as they share songs and stories to remind us of our wholeness.

“With little more than guitar, percussion, and a story, GOLDbard brings listeners into their world, encouraging them to find joy in the resistance of those that came before.”

-V.S. Wells, The Georgia Straight

Located in the Rose Quartz Quarter. (Music Stage)

Learn contouring skills to start you on your drag journey, with the incredible Peter Packer! Bring your own supplies if you have them, or we’ll have some limited options onsite for you to practice with. This workshop will be in demand, and we only have a limited number of seats in our makeup area, so come early to claim yours!

Like Kermit the Frog, Peter Packer just wants to sing, dance and make people happy.

You may have seen Peter Packer (they/them) on many different stages dancing the night away, like the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival, Vancouver Pride, Vancouver’s Next Drag Superstar, Kingdom, The Geekenders, and many more. Or maybe you’ve seen them in their alter ego, facepainting at birthday parties and community events all across the Lower Mainland! As the 2025 winner of the Buffies “Best Beat” (and “Silliest Goose”) award, they’re excited to prove why they won it and share their makeup skills at Coquitlam Pride!

Located in the Amethyst Area. (Evergreen Theatre)

Sara (they/them) is a bunch of things. They love to perform and often work in theatre, film and television, and perform for their wife in the living room.

Sara picked up guitar originally cause they wanted to write a song for their high school sweetheart *cough cough* I mean best friend!!!!

You can check out some of their other solo music, and previous music projects at www.saravickruck.ca or listen to their EP Prologue, who is having it’s 10 year anniversary this year, wherever you get your music.

Located in the Rose Quartz Quarter. (Music Stage)

Are you a writer? Do you want to be? Aaron Hunter is running a free poetry workshop for anyone who wants to learn a little something, whether you are a long-time poet or just dipping your toes in for the first time!

Aaron Hunter (he/him) is inspired by life’s occasions from the mundane to the momentous, the silliness to the sorrows. He is the founder of “Brave Voices,” a weekly poetry open mic in Port Moody and his debut chapbook “The Archives” was released at the end of 2024.

Located in the Amethyst Area. (Evergreen Theatre)

Our final musician for the day is… you! Come sing karaoke with Carrie Oki Doki, returning this year after a fabulously popular set at last year’s Pride festival! Carrie Oki Doki is a campy Chinese Canadian drag diaspora diva who’s so excited to sing with you! Scream, shout or sing songs to your hearts content.

Located in the Rose Quartz Quarter. (Music Stage)

Artisan Market [All Day]

Browse the offerings of our local queer & allied artisans!

Meet some of our community partners and local services.

Youth from ages 11 to 19 are welcome to visit our youth lounge, featuring music, food, and button making!

Come play a game, graciously provided by Quest Central, our local board game cafe!

Come to the activities room to see check out a book from the Coquitlam Public library, or do a craft with one of our community partners!

Get your face-painted, or play one of our kids games!

Overwhelmed? Together with Kinsight and a local Harm Reduction & Accessibility team, we’ve included a low-sensory space downstairs in Town Centre Park Community Centre, for those who need a quiet break from the noise and celebration of the festival.

Accessible by staircase or lift inside, or by the outdoor ramp around the back of the centre.

Looking for something in particular? Here’s a look at all the different locations of the Coquitlam Pride Festival!

Evergreen Cultural Centre

Located at 1205 Pinetree Way, the Evergreen Cultural Centre hosts the bulk of our festival’s vendors – as well as our workshops and panels!

This year we have themed each section of the festival after gemstones found in BC! Which is your favourite?

Click here to view Evergreen’s accessibility information.

Garnet Grove

Tri-Cities Pride Society’s welcome booth!

Come by to join our society, pick up a pride guide, ask a question, make a donation, or grab a free pronoun pin!

Amber Atrium

Topaz Terminal

Jade Junction

  • Face-painting!
  • First Aid Station

Sapphire Studio

Amethyst Area

  • [10:30 AM] Pride Story Time with Coquitlam Public Library
  • [1:00 PM] Dance Workshop with JoJo Zolina
  • [2:00 PM] 2Spirit Tales Panel from Virago Nation
  • [3:00 PM] Drag Makeup Workshop with Peter Packer
  • [4:00 PM] Poetry Workshop with Aaron Hunter

TCPCC - Upstairs

TCPCC - Downstairs

Town Centre Park Community Centre

Located at 1207 Pinetree Way, the Town Centre Park Community Centre is hosting our activities for the day! Join us outside for music and performances, or head indoors for crafts with some of our community partners, and our youth-only lounge and patio! Or come downstairs for our board game lounge, or visit the low sensory room if you need a break.

Rose Quartz Quarter

  • [12:00 PM] Opening Ceremony
  • [12:30 PM] Performance by Dysphoria
  • [1:40 PM] Performance by Auréane
  • [2:50 PM] Performance by GOLDbard
  • [3:25 PM] Performance by Sara Vickruck
  • [4:00 PM] Performance by Carrie Oki Doki

Opal Outpost

Aquamarine Alcove

Obsidian Observatory

Agate Abode

The low sensory space can be accessed by indoor lift, or from the outside ramp around the back of Town Centre Park Community Centre.

Tri-Cities Pride Society is proud to continue to keep the Coquitlam Pride Festival totally free, because we believe Pride is for everyone! This festival is brought to you by the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant 2024, as well as by our wonderful sponsors and donors. If you would like to be a sponsor, please reach out to [email protected].