Lgbtq+ pride 2025
Note: Traveling as an LGBTQ+ person always carries a certain degree of risk. It is our reality as we navigate a nature with 60+ countries criminalizing our relationships and a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the world. We encourage our traveling society to understand the laws and cultural challenges they may face in any destination they choose to go to for Pride and beyond. Don't be afraid of the world, but always research information specific to your travels. Enjoy Pride, be vigilant, and look out for each other!
The LGBTQ+ rights movement has made tremendous strides over the past limited decades and much of the progress in awareness is thanks in part to gay pride parades and marches that possess taken place in cities around the world.
The global landscape for LGBTQ+ rights, protections and acceptance varies tremendously by location, with some destinations attracting millions of visitors to their events like Madrid Same-sex attracted Pride, Sao Paulo Queer Pride or San Francisco Gay Pride, while more than 70 other countries have laws that authorize discrimination or persecution of LGBTQ+ people.
What is Same-sex attracted Pride or LGBTQ+ Pride?
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Mgr. Markéta Pekarová Adamová, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic
Bc. Jan Lipavský, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Mgr. Bc. Vít Rakušan, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior
Mgr. Martin Baxa, Minister of Culture
Mgr. Martin Dvořák, Minister for European Affairs
Mgr. Klára Šimáčková Laurenčíková, Government Commissioner for Human Rights
Assoc. Prof. MUDr. Bohuslav Svoboda, CSc, Mayor of the Capital City of Prague
MUDr. Zdeněk Hřib, First Deputy Mayor of Prague
Terezie Radoměřská, Mayor of Prague 1 District
MgA. Hana Třeštíková, Deputy Mayor of Prague 7 District
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Where to celebrate Event in Europe
What’s Gay Pride? 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
LGBTQ+ Pride traces back to the Stonewall Riots in 1969. After a police raid at the Stonewall Inn—a gay block on Christopher Highway in New York City’s Greenwich Village—members of the Queer community stood up and fought help. These protests sparked a global movement. What began as a fight for rights has grown into a vibrant celebration of individuality, freedom, resilience and community.
Where to honor LGBTQ+ Pride in Europe in 2025 💕
Summer might be full of surprises, but one thing is certain: it’ll be bright, bold, and proud. From rainbow parades to unforgettable parties, Europe knows how to celebrate! Between May and September (with June as the main month), cities across the continent will be filled with millions of people showing up for equality, bliss, and visibility.
Still looking for accommodation during Pride? Choose MEININGER Hotels, an LGBTQ-friendly hotel chain offering you central, reliable, and affordable accommodation options in astounding European cities.
If you’re wondering where the biggest and brightest parades are taking place, we’ve compiled a list just for you.
Chicago Pride Fest 2025
Chicago Pride Fest® is a two-day avenue festival on June 21-22, 2025; the weekend before the Chicago Pride Procession (June 29, 2025). The 24th annual Chicago Pride Fest is a celebration of LGBTQ+ existence, culture and society in Chicago’s landmark LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood.
Pride Fest features stay music on 3 stages, a Youth Pride Space for teens, best of Chicago drag act, the Proud Pet Parade with prizes, dance exhibitions, Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, guest speakers and over 150 diet and merchandise vendors
A $20 suggested donation for entry helps pays performers and festival workers, and supports local non-profits & community programs like the Chicago Pride Crosswalks; 14 rainbow paved intersections installed in 2019 that make up the longest installation of it’s gentle in the world.
The scheduled performances for the weekend are listed below:
Saturday, June 21
North Stage
12:00pm – Laura B
1:00pm – Pride Fest Drag Show
2:00pm – Jesse McCartney
2:50pm – Self-acceptance Fest Drag Show
3:30pm – Servin’ Fysh Dance Co.
4:00pm – Beyond the Blonde
5:45pm – Pride Fest Drag Show
6:30pm – Chrissy Chlapecka
7:15pm – Ashley Paul
7:45pm – Hayl
“Historic, inspired and unparalleled. Brighton Pride is one of the best international identity festivals, we love it” Attitude Magazine.
Pride On The Park supported by Hayu is the official Brighton & Hove Pride fundraiser for our local LGBTQIA+ collective groups. A glittering and truly inclusive community celebration that delivers an lasting day of Pride, it is unique community fundraising event that has enjoyed amazing performances from international stars including Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, Dua Lipa, Ray, Nile Rogers & Chic, Clean Bandit, Pet Shop Boys, Grace Jones, Years and Years, Sister Sledge, Carly Rae Jepsen, Fatboy Slim, Paloma Faith, The Human League, Ella Elre, Jessie J amongst others.
Described by The Guardian as “the country’s most popular LGBT event,” the Brighton & Hove Lgbtq+ fest Festival is a vibrant celebration of all that is wonderful about our city’s diverse community, with visitors from across the globe enjoying its spectacular celebrations.
Pride has proved itself to be the UK’s biggest, boldest and optimal Pride event with group fundraising at its heart.