Get your rainbows on!
VocalEye has been describing the Vancouver Pride Parade since 2015 in partnership with the Vancouver Pride Society. We’re thrilled to make this event more accessible for the blind and low vision community again this summer!
The VocalEye Accessible Viewing Zone tent will be in front of the Roundhouse Community Centre, on Pacific Blvd at Davie Street. Starting at the Pacific Blvd and Davie cross street, guests will find the main check in table which services all zones in the following order:
1. General Information and accessibility zone sign in tent
2. Seniors tent, hosted by the Amica team
3. Youth tent, hosted by the Queer Inclusion team
4. VocalEye Accessible Viewing Zone – with live audio description
5. ASL tent
6. Production tent
7. General accessible seating tent (not hosted but reserved for folks generally requiring shade and seating),
8. Mask mandatory tent (not hosted but reserved for folks who wish to experience the parade in an area where all are required to mask up for the duration of the event).
Please arrive at noon to get settled in. There will be shade, but we recommend hats, sunglasses and sunscreen. The seats are hard plastic, so you may want to bring a cushion and whatever you need to be comfortable for the day. VocalEye will supply headsets, beads, tattoos and some snacks. Bottled water and an accessible washroom will be available on site.
To register for the VocalEye Accessible Viewing Zone, click the button below to access the Google Form. You can also register through email by contacting amy@vocaleye.ca or call 604-763-2695.
For more information about the 2025 Pride Parade, visit: Vancouver Pride website
For other Accessible Viewing Zones (ASL, Seniors, or Mask Mandatory), please note that spaces are first come, first served. For details or questions about these options, contact accessibility@pride.ca
Resources
Vancouver Pride Society brings together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirit and Queer community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration!
Richard Marion is a member of the blind community and the person responsible for getting the Vancouver Pride Parade described in 2015. He and husband Bill have been attending ever since.
Richard and Bill wearing rainbows, beads and smiles at Vancouver Pride Parade 2017. (Photo Rick Lin)
