# Annual Parades in Nanaimo 2026 | Your Guide to Major Parades In Nanaimo | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Experience the vibrant spirit of Nanaimo with captivating Annual Parades that showcase the city's diversity, creativity, and cultural heritage. Discover best of annual parades 2026 happning near you in Nanaimo.
- **Category**: Parades
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Are you looking for something fun to do in [CITY]? Look no further than the annual parades and festivals! Whether you're a local or just visiting, these events are a great way to experience the culture and community of [CITY]. So mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate!

## Parades Events in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: 🎉 2026 Nanaimo Pride Parade & Festival
  - **Description**: 🏳️‍🌈 Sunday, June 14 – Pride Parade & Festival

Time & Location: Parade at 11:00 AM through Downtown Nanaimo (Parade route: Fitzwilliam St. → Bastion Street Bridge → Commercial St. → Church St. → Front St. → Maffeo Sutton Park); Festival from 12:0
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  - **Date**: Sun Jun 14 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Jun 14 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
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  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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## Trending Events in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: An evening with Red Dirt Skinners - St Andrews, Nanaimo, BC(6:30pm)
  - **Description**: We are delighted to present... AN EVENING WITH RED DIRT SKINNERSRoots Music Canada describe the Red Dirt Skinners as “The Pink Floyd of Folk Music.” Music News Magazine state that there is “an almost Floyd-like quality to some of th
  - **Venue**: St. Andrew's United Church, Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
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- **Event Name**: The Holiday Bazaar in Cedar 2026
  - **Description**: Discover the magic of the season at the Holiday Bazaar! Explore a curated collection of unique locally-crafted art and gifts that will delight and inspire.15 minutes south of Downtown Nanaimo!November 21
  - **Venue**: Cedar Community Hall
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- **Event Name**: Dave Teichroeb & Road Poets
  - **Description**: Hot off the release of their second album it's guaranteed to be a must see show. Road Poets perform riff laden songs with great guitar tone and meaningful lyrics. Lead singer/guitarist Dave Teichroeb writes the songs and delivers them with clever turns
  - **Venue**: The Queen's, Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
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- **Event Name**: 🎉 2026 Nanaimo Pride Parade & Festival
  - **Description**: 🏳️‍🌈 Sunday, June 14 – Pride Parade & Festival

Time & Location: Parade at 11:00 AM through Downtown Nanaimo (Parade route: Fitzwilliam St. → Bastion Street Bridge → Commercial St. → Church St. → Front St. → Maffeo Sutton Park); Festival from 12:0
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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- **Event Name**: MILUG at Nanaimo Pride Festival
  - **Description**: Come celebrate Pride with MILUG! 
MILUG will be at the Nanaimo Pride Festival celebrating 10 years of the Pride parade and festival and 30 years of Pride in Nanaimo! 
The festival is at Maffeo Sutton Park after the parade.
The Pride Parade starts at 11am
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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- **Event Name**: Canada Day Celebrations
  - **Description**: Join us as we commemorate Canada's 159th birthday!

Celebrations will take place on Wednesday, July 1, 11 am-3:30 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park.

-Live music and entertainment (Cosmosarus Band, Latch Key Kids, The Out Seer)
-Harbour City Magicians
-Inflatables
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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- **Event Name**: Boots 'N Boats
  - **Description**: Boots ’N Boats is coming back to Nanoose Bay!

Join us June 12–14 for three unforgettable nights of live music, storytelling, and coastal summer vibes at Nanoose Bay Cafe

Boots 'N Boats brings Nashville and some of Canada’s top songwriters; this year’s l
  - **Venue**: 3521 Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9K 9K1
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- **Event Name**: WRESTLEFEST III
  - **Description**: Wrestlefest returns bigger, louder, and more violent than ever.

Recognized as the largest professional wrestling event in Western Canada, Wrestlefest III brings together multiple wrestling companies, multiple champions, and the best talent from across th
  - **Venue**: Frank Crane Arena
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- **Event Name**: RON JAMES | NANAIMO
  - **Description**: Call: (250) 754-8550
Book online: https://tinyurl.com/m49ttv89

Canada’s #1 stand-up road warrior Ron James, is in the driver’s seat once again and bound full throttle for the 'big wide open' with his new show, "The Noise Between Our Ears".

With a seismi
  - **Venue**: 125 Front St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, Canada
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Parades events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** 🎉 2026 Nanaimo Pride Parade & Festival (Sun Jun 14 2026 at 11:00 am at Maffeo Sutton Park).
- **Q**: What Parades events are happening in Nanaimo this weekend June 12–14, 2026?
  - **A:** 🎉 2026 Nanaimo Pride Parade & Festival (Sun Jun 14 2026 at 11:00 am at Maffeo Sutton Park).
- **Q**: What Parades events are happening in Nanaimo in June 2026?
  - **A:** 🎉 2026 Nanaimo Pride Parade & Festival (Sun Jun 14 2026 at 11:00 am at Maffeo Sutton Park).
- **Q**: How can I find Parades events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Parades events in Nanaimo on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Parades events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Parades events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Parades events in Nanaimo include Maffeo Sutton Park.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Parades events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Parades events in Nanaimo include Nanaimo Pride Society.
- **Q**: Are there any online Parades events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Parades events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Parades events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Follow the Parades category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Parades events are listed in Nanaimo.

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