Festival Site INFORMATION

The Garrison Grounds

Each year, we host all major events on the Festival Site (Garrison Grounds at Citadel Hill). We will be spending three days on the Festival Site this year, with plans to extend that in 2025 and beyond.

We are excited to welcome you all back to the site, and want to offer some tips and info about accessing it and events.

Please note, there are currently no provincially mandated COVID restrictions for events. We encourage folks to wear masks and wash your hands frequently on site, and be respectful of others as we transition back to large scale events.

Click the headings below to read more about the Festival Site:

ARRIVING

  • The entrance to the Festival Site is located on Sackville Street. This is also the Accessible Entrance/Exit.

  • The main exit to the site is located on the Bell Rd side of the site. This exit is not accessible.

  • The best way to get to the site is on foot or by cab! Parade Day (July 19) will see a lot of traffic in the downtown core, and we advise folks plan ahead as there is no vehicle access to the site after 11:00AM.

  • Folks can expect to wait in line to enter nighttime entertainment events as our processing times may be slower (QTBIPOC Showcase, The Bump & Grind, etc), we ask that folks line up down Sackville St (toward the waterfront).

PARKING

There is no public parking available on the site, in either parking lot. Anyone who parks in the Sackville St lot or Bell Rd lot risk being towed.

There are three (more can be added if needed, ask Info Booth volunteers) designated Accessible Parking spots in the Sackville St lot. Info Booth volunteers can help assist folks accessing the lot to use them.

THE BAR

  • Drink tokens will be available for purchase once you get on site.

  • Debit and credit is available at the bar.

  • Drink tokens must be purchased before heading to the bar to order.

  • Drink tokens can be used at future Halifax Pride events.

WASHROOMS

  • There are plenty of gender neutral and accessible washrooms on site.

  • We ask that you be respectful and allow wheelchair users to the front of the line.

  • Reminder to wash your hands at the hand washing stations!

FIRST AID

EHS and St John Ambulance will be on site with us during most events.

THINGS TO DO

Make sure to check out the Community Market on Saturday, July 20th following the Pride Parade.

A full list of vendors will be available soon.

Free water will be available to all guests. Halifax Water will have taps on site for folks to refill reusable bottles, and bottles of water will be available at the Merch Tent and bar.

FOOD

A full list of food vendors will be availble soon.

ACCESSIBILITY SPACE

The Accessibility Space will be open any time the Festival Site is open. This wheelchair friendly space will offer accessible viewing, seating, washrooms, and a bar during nighttime events.

The Accessibiltiy Space does not require special tickets.