APPLICATIONS
The events for this year will be spread throughout August, concluding with the annual Festival Week from August 26 – September 5, 2022. Calgary Pride intends to ensure public health and safety measures in alignment with Municipal and Provincial Public Health recommendations at the time.
Parade & Festival applications are closed. Applications will remain open for volunteers and Our Pride.
100K
Individuals took part in the last in-person Calgary Pride Festival 2019
587
Supporting Volunteers with 1,800 hours
177
Applicants walked in the 2019 Pride Parade with over 8,000 participants
194
Performances by LGBTQ2S+ artists in 2019
PARTNERSHIP INQUIRY ↗
PLEASE SEE THE BELOW DESCRIPTORS AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR APPLICATION
PARADE ENTRANCE FEES
Community Group
Groups that are not formally incorporated or formed, such as meetup groups
Walking only – $100
Vehicle – $200
Non Profit / Charitable Organization
Organizations that are registered charities or have incorporated non-profit status.
Small (0-15 Paid Employees)
Walking only – $100
Vehicle – $200
Medium (15-50 Paid Employees)
Walking only – $150
Vehicle – $300
Large (50+ Paid Employees)
Walking only – $250
Vehicle – $400
Business
Any business that is registered as a sole proprietor, corporation or partnership.
Small (0-15 Paid Employees)
Walking only – $250
Vehicle – $500
Medium (15-50 Paid Employees)
Walking only – $400
Vehicle – $800
Large (50+ Paid Employees)
Walking only – $500
Vehicle – $1200
Union / Public Service
Unions of any size (including schools) or Public service organizations of any size.
Walking only – $300
Vehicle – $550
MARKETPLACE ENTRANCE FEES
Community Group
Groups that are not formally incorporated or formed, such as meetup groups
Fee – $300
Non Profit / Charitable Organization
Organizations that are registered charities or have incorporated non-profit status.
Small (Revenue of <$1 Million in previous fiscal year)
Fee– $450
Medium (Revenue of $1-3 Million in previous fiscal year)
Fee– $550
Large (Revenue of >$3 Million in previous fiscal year)
Fee – $650
Business
Any business that is registered as a sole proprietor, corporation or partnership.
Small (1-30 Employees)
Fee– $550
Medium (30-99 Employees)
Fee– $750
Large (100+ Employees)
Fee – $1000
Union / Public Service
Unions of any size (including schools) or Public service organizations of any size.
Fee – $600
Artisan
Individuals selling their own handcrafted & local goods. If incorporated as a business, may have no more than 3 employees.
Fee – $300
FOOD TRUCK VENDOR ENTRANCE FEES
Small Vendor
Vendor that fits into a 5x10ft space without a vehicle or trailer unit
Fee – $850
Large Vendor
Over 10 ft in length and/or include a vehicle or trailer unit
Fee – $1000
