Gay pride events like parades take place in many cities in Europe, and all over the world to support the LGBTQ+ community and their rights. Some cities gather thousands of people to celebrate. Here is the largest gay parade in the world and other big events.
Parada Gay Sao Paulo
The Sao Paulo Gay pride is the South America’s largest gay parade in the world. Parada Gay Sao Paulo is even listed Guinness World Records for gathering millions of people in the street every year in June. Music, dance, street markets, Sao Paulo city becomes the place to be in June where local people and tourists unite to celebrate and spread love.
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New York City Pride march
New York City Pride march is one of the most famous celebration of the New York City Pride. From Fifth Avenue to Greenwich Village, the march passes by where the Stonewall riots took place. The parade comprises carts and people wearing colourful clothes to celebrate the LGBTQ community rights. The New York City pride march starts at noon, in June.
The Canal parade – Amsterdam
In August, the capital of the Netherlands gathers hundred-thousand of people to honour the LGBTQ community. The canal parade is a must-see if you’re going to Amsterdam in August. About 80 boats will parade, representing LGBTQ foundations and organisations. You will enjoy the parade with boats decorated to celebrate the past, present and future of the community.
Madrid Orgullo
Madrid Orgullo, also called MADO, is a pride festival taking place in the center of the city towards the end of June. This is the biggest LGBTQ party in Europe, attracting more than a million people each year.
Sydney gay and lesbian Mardi Gras
The gay parade in Sydney, Australia, is one of a kind! Lasting one month, the Sydney Mardi Gras is one of the most famous gay festivals in the world. Over 8,500 people participates to the parade, wearing colourful costumes and carts, to represent a group from the community, a theme or political message. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras takes place each year in February/March.
What is the biggest pride event in the UK?
Brighton & Hove pride LGBTQ+ community parade
The colourful community parade of Brighton & Hove pride is a celebration for diversity. The march leads to Preston Park, where a music festival takes place to party all day and night. It’s one of the biggest pride event in the UK with over 400,000 participants. Each year, a theme is picked (Back to the future in 2020) related to lgbtq history and rights.
London pride parade
In July, London Pride and its amazing parade makes its way through the city centre, with people bearing colourful LGDBTQ flags to celebrate equality in a joyful spirit.
