Whistler PRIDE Festival.
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Celebrating 31 years since the first event in 1992 - growing into the world’s largest queer-focused ski week. An 8-day festival that combines sports, culinary, wellness and spectacular social and cultural events.
Whistler Pride and Ski Festival pair unparalleled mountain experiences with world-class event programming. Hosted by a team of friendly ski & snowboard guides and the festival events team - genuine Canadian hospitality. Join us for this year’s celebration.
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PRIDE Rainbow ski-out and parade.
A sight to behold. The vibrant colours of pride pop brilliantly against the white snow as skiers race down the mountain waving their pride and energizing the crowd that has gathered at the base of the mountain the greet them. The groups converge to parades through the village in celebration of diversity and inclusivity. The Parade will follow travel by foot following Village Stroll starting at Skier’s Plaza and finishing at Olympic Plaza.
Participating in the Ski-out - Flag-bearing skiers, and skiers and snowboarders dressed in colourful and creative outfits are to congregate at Mid-Station on Whistler Mountain ready to go at 3pm.
Gathering at the Skier’s Plaza - Community members, visitors, festival representatives, and special guests gather at the base of the mountain to cheer for and welcome the flag-bearers as they arrive at the base. People are encouraged to dress colourfully and creatively to express pride during this all-ages event.
