History of Pride parade in Timeline

Pride parades are celebrations of LGBTQ+ social acceptance, achievements, rights, and pride, often serving as demonstrations for legal rights like same-sex marriage. Many are held annually in June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots, a pivotal moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. The parades aim to build community and honor the movement's history. The first pride marches were held in 1970 in major US cities, marking the Stonewall anniversary. These events grew internationally, culminating in Stonewall 50 - WorldPride NYC 2019, the largest international Pride celebration, with millions attending.

1965: "Homophile March"

In 1965, The Mattachine Society and Daughters of Bilitis organized a "homophile march" outside the White House, highlighting discrimination in federal employment and advancing LGBTQ+ equality.

1965: Annual Reminder Pickets

In 1965, the gay rights protest movement was visible at the Annual Reminder pickets, organized by members of the Daughters of Bilitis and the Mattachine Society. Mattachine members also demonstrated in support of homosexuals imprisoned in Cuban labor camps.

1968: Homosexuality Decriminalized in Bulgaria

In 1968, homosexuality was decriminalized in Bulgaria.

June 28, 1969: Stonewall Riots

On June 28, 1969, LGBTQ people rioted following a police raid on the Stonewall Inn in New York City. The Stonewall Inn was a gay bar that catered to marginalized members of the gay community.

November 2, 1969: Proposal for First Gay Pride Parade in New York City

On November 2, 1969, Craig Rodwell, Fred Sargeant, Ellen Broidy, and Linda Rhodes proposed the first gay pride parade to be held in New York City at the Eastern Regional Conference of Homophile Organizations (ERCHO) meeting in Philadelphia.

1969: Stonewall Riots

In 1969, the Stonewall Riots in New York City took place, marking a pivotal moment in modern LGBTQ social movements.

April 1970: Opposition to March Ends

In April 1970, Michael Kotis replaced Dick Leitsch as president of Mattachine NY, ending Mattachine's opposition to the march.

June 27, 1970: Chicago Gay Liberation March

On June 27, 1970, the Chicago Gay Liberation organized a march from Washington Square Park to the Water Tower, then spontaneously marched to the Civic Center. The date was chosen to coincide with the Stonewall events and to maximize exposure to Michigan Avenue shoppers.

June 28, 1970: First Gay Parade in Los Angeles

On June 28, 1970, Los Angeles held its first gay parade. Despite facing opposition and threats, organizers secured a permit after intervention from the American Civil Liberties Union and a California Supreme Court decision. Over 1,000 participants marched down Hollywood Boulevard.

1970: First Pride and Protest Marches

In 1970, pride and protest marches were held in Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, commemorating the first anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.

April 5, 1972: First Public LGBT Demonstration in Italy

On April 5, 1972, the first public demonstration within the LGBT community in Italy took place in San Remo, as a protest against the International Congress on Sexual Deviance organized by the Catholic-inspired Italian Center of Sexology. About forty people from various homophile groups attended.

July 1972: First Gay Pride Rally in London

On July 1, 1972, London held its first "gay pride rally," deliberately chosen to mark the third anniversary of the Stonewall riots.

September 1973: Australia's First Pride Marches

In September 1973, Australia's first pride marches were held during a national Gay Pride Week, organized by gay liberation groups in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Brisbane.

1973: Adelaide's First Pride March

Adelaide had their first Pride March in 1973.

1975: First Helsinki Pride - Freedom Day

In 1975, the first Helsinki Pride was organized and called Freedom Day.

June 1978: First Italian Gay Pride Event

In late June 1978, the first Italian event specifically associated with international celebrations of Gay Pride was the sixth congress of Fuori! held in Turin, including a week of films on gay subjects.

June 1978: Inaugural Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

On June 24, 1978, the inaugural Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras was held. It was organized by the Gay Solidarity Group as a street festival to highlight local gay and lesbian rights issues. The event faced a police riot, leading to numerous arrests.

June 30, 1979: First Gay Freedom Day in Berlin and Cologne

On June 30, 1979, the first so-called Gay Freedom Day took place in both Berlin and Cologne, Germany.

1979: Sydney Gay Mardi Gras Becomes Annual Event

In 1979, following the events of the previous year, the Sydney Gay Mardi Gras became an annual event.

1979: First Gay Pride Parade in Mexico City

In 1979, the first gay pride parade in Mexico occurred in Mexico City, with over a thousand people attending.

1979: First Pride March in the Middle East

In 1979, the first pride march in the Middle East was held in Israel.

1979: Violence Against Homosexuals and First March Against Anti-Gay Violence

In the summer of 1979, two young gay men were killed in Livorno, Italy. In November of that year, the Orfeo Collective organized the first march against anti-gay violence in Pisa.

June 1981: Toronto's First Pride Parade

In June 1981, Toronto held its first Pride Parade, marking the beginning of annual Pride celebrations in the city.

1987: Provision of Sexual Orientation Included in Manitoba's Human Rights Code

In 1987, Winnipeg's first Pride event came about after the government voted in favor of including the provision of sexual orientation under the prescribed provincial human rights code.

June 18, 1989: Ottawa's Inaugural Pride Parade

On June 18, 1989, Ottawa held its first Pride Parade. The parade initially occurred annually in June.

1989: Midsumma Festival

The Midsumma Festival began in 1989, which now includes Melbourne's Pride March.

July 1990: Brisbane's Pride March

Brisbane's Pride March began in July 1990, organized by Brisbane Pride, and marks the commencement of the Brisbane Pride Festival.

October 13, 1990: First South African Pride Parade

On October 13, 1990, the first South African pride parade was held in Johannesburg, marking the first such event on the African continent, towards the end of the apartheid era.

October 1990: Perth's Pride March Established

Perth's Pride March was established in October 1990 by the newly formed WA Pride Collective (now WA Pride).

June 1991: First Pride Parade in San Juan, Puerto Rico

In June 1991, the first Pride parade began in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

1992: Buenos Aires Holds First March of Pride

Buenos Aires has held the March of Pride since 1992.

June 26, 1994: First Pride March in Southeast Asia

On June 26, 1994, the first pride march in Southeast Asia took place in Quezon City, Philippines, with 30-50 participants.

August 28, 1994: First Pride March in East Asia

On August 28, 1994, the first pride march in East Asia was held in Tokyo, Japan.

1994: Freedom Marches Organized by LGBT Association

Before 1994, the national LGBT association in Copenhagen organized demonstration-like freedom marches.

1994: National Pride Observances Begin in Italy

In 1994, a system of "national Pride" observances began in Italy, designating one city to hold the official events, starting with Rome.

1994: Ottawa Pride Parade Rescheduled

In 1994, the Ottawa Pride Parade was rescheduled to July, shifting from its original annual occurrence in June.

1994: Largest Gathering Against Anti-Gay Violence Until 1994

In 1994, the first march against anti-gay violence organized in Pisa in 1979 remained the largest gathering of its kind with Around 500 gay and lesbian participants attended until 1994.

1996: Copenhagen Hosts EuroPride

Copenhagen hosted EuroPride in 1996, marking the beginning of the current annual format of the Copenhagen Pride festival.

1996: South Africa's Constitution Provides for Equality

In 1996, Section Nine of South Africa's constitution provided for equality and freedom from discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, among other factors.

1996: Melbourne's Pride March Established

Melbourne's Pride March was established in 1996 and is now part of the Midsumma Festival.

1996: Guadalajara Gay Pride

Since June 1996, Guadalajara has held their own Guadalajara Gay Pride, which is the second largest gay pride parade in the country.

1997: São Paulo Gay Pride Parade

The São Paulo Gay Pride Parade has been taking place in Paulista Avenue, in the city of São Paulo, since 1997.

June 1999: First National Gay and Lesbian Pride Month

In June 1999, US President Bill Clinton issued Presidential Proclamation 7203, which declared June 1999 the first national Gay and Lesbian Pride Month.

July 2, 1999: First Pride March in South Asia

On July 2, 1999, the first pride march in South Asia was held in Kolkata, India.

1999: First Reykjavík Pride

First held in 1999, Reykjavík Pride started.

1999: Foundation of Associação da Parada do Orgulho de Gays, Lésbicas, Bissexuais e Travestis e Transsexuais

In 1999, the Associação da Parada do Orgulho de Gays, Lésbicas, Bissexuais e Travestis e Transsexuais was founded, organizing the São Paulo Pride events.

June 2002: First Pride Parade in Croatia

On 29 June 2002, the first Pride parade in Croatia was held in Zagreb. The attendance was about 350 people.

2003: Adelaide's Pride March Established

Adelaide's Pride March was established in 2003, on the anniversary of their first Pride March in 1973, and has opened the annual Feast Festival since then.

2003: Enactment of Laws Protecting the LGBTQ Community in Bulgaria

In 2003, Bulgaria enacted several laws protecting the LGBTQ community and individuals from discrimination.

2003: Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in Ontario

In 2003, activists in Toronto helped secure a major victory when the Ontario Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling, making same-sex marriage legal in Ontario, the first jurisdiction in North America to do so.

2003: Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico Starts Celebrating Pride Parade

Later in 2003, the city of Cabo Rojo started celebrating its own pride parade.

May 16, 2005: First International Day Against Homophobia Pride Parade in Hong Kong

On May 16, 2005, Hong Kong held its first International Day Against Homophobia pride parade under the theme "Turn Fear into Love", calling for acceptance and care amongst gender and sexual minorities.

June 30, 2005: Jerusalem's Fourth Annual Pride March

On June 30, 2005, the fourth annual Pride march of Jerusalem took place. The parade faced resistance due to the city's strong religious presence. Religious leaders from Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities united in asking the municipal government to cancel the permit for the parades.

July 22, 2005: First Latvian Gay Pride March

On July 22, 2005, the first Latvian gay pride march took place in Riga, surrounded by protesters. A court decision allowed the march to proceed after it had been banned by the Riga City Council.

2005: First Athens Pride

In 2005, the Athens Pride was established and held in the center of Athens city, Greece.

2005: Ottawa Pride Festival Relocates to Festival Plaza

In 2005, the Ottawa Pride Festival moved from Bank Street back to Festival Plaza due to high costs and the Pride Committee's outstanding debts. Consequently, the festival's dates shifted from July to August, aligning with constraints at Festival Plaza.

June 2006: Rainbow Parade Mauritius

As of June 2006, the Rainbow Parade Mauritius is held every June in Mauritius in the town of Rose Hill, organized by the Collective Arc-En-Ciel and other local non-governmental groups.

November 10, 2006: Postponement and Protests Surrounding Jerusalem Pride Parade

On November 10, 2006, a planned international pride parade in Jerusalem faced postponement due to the Israel-Hezbollah war. The rescheduled parade caused a wave of protests by Haredi Jews, leading the Israel National Police to petition for its cancellation. Eventually, an agreement was reached to convert the parade into an assembly inside the Hebrew University stadium in Jerusalem.

2006: Assault on LGBT People at Parade in Latvia

In 2006, LGBT people in Latvia attempted a Parade but were assaulted by "No Pride" protesters, sparking international media pressure and protests.

2006: São Paulo Pride Parade Recognized by Guinness World Records

In 2006, São Paulo, Brazil's, Parada do Orgulho GLBT de São Paulo, was listed by Guinness World Records as the world's largest Pride parade with 2.5 million people.

2006: Pride Events Held in Santiago, Chile

Since 2006, pride events have been held each year, concentrated mainly in Santiago, Chile. The first event gathered over 12,000 people.

2006: São Paulo Gay Pride Parade Named Biggest in the World

The 2006 São Paulo Gay Pride Parade was named the biggest pride parade of the world at the time by Guinness World Records.

June 21, 2007: Jerusalem Open House Staged a Parade

On June 21, 2007, the Jerusalem Open House organization successfully staged a parade in central Jerusalem with heavy police security. However, the planned rally afterward was canceled due to a national fire brigade strike that prevented the issuance of proper permits.

2007: Events Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia Organized in Kosovo

Events celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia have been organized in Kosovo since 2007.

2007: Pride Parade Held in Riga Under Heavy Police Protection

In 2007, a Pride Parade was held in Riga with 4,500 people parading around Vērmane Garden, protected by 1,500 Latvian police. Two fire crackers were detonated. MEPs and Amnesty International observers were among the participants.

June 29, 2008: Coordinated Pride Events in India

On June 29, 2008, coordinated pride events took place in four Indian cities: Delhi, Bangalore, Pondicherry, and Kolkata, drawing approximately 2,200 participants. Notably, these were the first pride events for Delhi, Bangalore, and Pondicherry. Kolkata had previously held its first pride event in 1999. While the pride parades proceeded without attacks or protests from right-wing groups, the opposition party BJP voiced its disagreement with the concept.

August 16, 2008: Mumbai's First Formal Pride Parade

On August 16, 2008, the gay community in Mumbai organized its first formal pride parade, demanding amendments to India's anti-gay laws. Informal pride parades had occurred previously, but this marked a significant step in advocating for legal reform on August 16, 2008.

2008: Cordoba Pride Parades Since 2008

Cordoba has held pride parades since 2008.

2008: First Pride Parade in Bulgaria

In 2008, Bulgaria organized its first ever pride parade. The almost 200 people who had gathered were attacked by skinheads, but police managed to prevent any injuries.

2008: Hong Kong Pride Parade Boosts Rally Count

In 2008, The Hong Kong Pride Parade boosted the rally count above 1,000 in the second largest East Asian Pride after Taipei's.

2008: Riga Pride Held Under Security Measures

In 2008, the Riga Pride was held in the 11. novembra krastmala (November 11 Embankment) beneath the Riga Castle. Participants heard speeches from MEPs and a message of support from the Latvian President. About 300 No Pride protesters gathered on the bridges behind barricades erected by the police.

July 2, 2009: Delhi High Court Decriminalizes Homosexual Intercourse

On July 2, 2009, a high court in Delhi, India, ruled that homosexual intercourse between consenting adults was not a criminal act. This decision marked a significant legal victory for LGBTQ+ rights in India.

2009: Toronto Pride Week Festival Attracts 1.3 Million People

By 2009, the Toronto Pride Week Festival attracted approximately 1.3 million people, highlighting its significance and popularity.

2009: São Paulo Gay Pride Parade Attendance

In 2009, 3.2 million people attended the 13th annual Gay Pride Parade in São Paulo.

2009: São Paulo Pride Parade Breaks Guinness Record

In 2009, São Paulo Pride Parade broke the Guinness record with four million attendees.

2009: Mexico City Gay Pride March Attendance

In 2009, more than 350,000 people attended the gay pride march in Mexico City—100,000 more than the previous year.

2009: Launch of Baltic Pride in Riga

In 2009, the annual Baltic Pride was launched, with the first edition being held in Riga with a march. This event and the following ones have been held without serious incidents.

2009: Second Pride Parade in Bulgaria - Rainbow Friendship

The 2009 pride parade in Bulgaria, with the motto "Rainbow Friendship," attracted more than 300 participants from Bulgaria and tourists from Greece and Great Britain. There were no disruptions.

May 2010: First Nuuk Pride Parade

In May 2010, Nuuk, Greenland, celebrated its first pride parade. Over 1,000 people attended.

June 11, 2010: Tel Aviv Pride Parades

On the week of June 11, 2010, three Pride parades took place in Tel Aviv. The main parade, partly funded by the city's municipality, was one of the largest ever held in Israel, attracting approximately 200,000 participants.

2010: First Pride Parade in Lithuania

In 2010 first pride parade - the 2nd Baltic Pride - in Lithuania was held in Vilnius. About 300 foreign guests marched through the streets along the local participants. Law was enforced with nearly a thousand policemen.

2010: Gas and Pepper Spray Attack at Helsinki Pride

In 2010, a gas and pepper spray attack at Helsinki Pride hit around 30 parade participants, including children. Three men were later arrested.

2010: Hong Kong Pride Parade Not Held

In 2010, the Hong Kong Pride Parade was not held due to a budget shortfall.

2010: City Hall of São Paulo Invests in the Parade

In 2010, the city hall of São Paulo invested R$1 million in the São Paulo Gay Pride Parade.

May 2011: Tokyo Pride Dissolved, Tokyo Rainbow Pride Founded

In May 2011, Tokyo Pride was dissolved, and most of the original management went on to found Tokyo Rainbow Pride. This transition marked a shift in the organization and management of pride events in Tokyo.

2011: First Pride Parade in Split, Croatia

In 2011, Pride parades began being held in Split, Croatia.

2011: Baltic Pride in Tallinn

In 2011, the Baltic Pride event was held in Tallinn, Estonia.

2011: First Prague Pride Festival

In 2011, the Prague Pride festival first took place, attended by 8,000 people.

2011: Mendoza Pride Parades Since 2011

Mendoza has held pride parades since 2011.

August 3, 2012: First LGBT Viet Pride Event

On August 3, 2012, the first LGBT Viet Pride event was held in Hanoi, Vietnam. The event featured indoor activities such as film screenings and research presentations.

August 5, 2012: Bicycle Rally at First LGBT Viet Pride Event

On August 5, 2012, a bicycle rally was held as part of the first LGBT Viet Pride event in Hanoi, Vietnam. The rally attracted almost 200 people riding to support the LGBT cause.

August 2012: First Ugandan Pride Parade

In August 2012, the first Ugandan pride parade was held in Entebbe to protest the government's treatment of its LGBT citizens and the attempts by the Ugandan Parliament to adopt harsher sodomy laws.

2012: First Thessaloniki Pride

In 2012, a second pride parade began taking place in the city of Thessaloniki, Greece.

2012: Baltic Pride Held in Riga

In 2012, the Baltic Pride was held on June 2 in Riga. The events were attended by the United States Ambassador to Latvia Judith Garber and the Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Edgars Rinkēvičs.

May 2013: Formation of New Committee for "People's Pride"

In May 2013, a new committee was formed to organize a "People's Pride" in Johannesburg, envisioned as an inclusive and explicitly political movement for social justice, after the Joburg Pride organizing body disbanded.

August 4, 2013: Vancouver Pride Parade Attendance

On August 4, 2013, the Vancouver Pride Parade had over half a million in attendance.

August 2013: Second Ugandan Pride Parade

In August 2013, a second pride parade was held in Entebbe, Uganda.

December 2013: Promulgation of Sodomy Law in Uganda

In December 2013, the sodomy law, colloquially named the Kill the Gays Bill, was promulgated in Uganda, including life imprisonment for aggravated homosexuality.

2013: Attendance Growth in Zagreb Pride Parade

By 2013, the attendance at the Zagreb Pride parade in Croatia had grown to 15,000 people.

2013: Baltic Pride in Vilnius

In 2013, Vilnius hosted Baltic Pride with around 3 thousand participants.

2013: Hong Kong Pride Parade 2013

In 2013, the Hong Kong Pride Parade saw more than 5,200 participants.

2013: Onda Pride Organizes Additional Events

Starting in 2013, the organization Onda Pride organized additional events related to national Pride observances in Italy.

August 1, 2014: Ugandan Sodomy Law Ruled Invalid

On August 1, 2014, the Constitutional Court of Uganda ruled the sodomy law invalid on technical grounds.

August 9, 2014: Third Ugandan Pride Parade Held

On August 9, 2014, Ugandans held a third pride parade in Entebbe despite the possibility of the sodomy law being reintroduced in Parliament and homosexual acts still being illegal in the country.

2014: First Pride Parade in Osijek, Croatia

In 2014, Pride parades began being held in Osijek, Croatia.

2014: Toronto Hosts WorldPride

In 2014, Toronto hosted WorldPride, marking a significant event in the city's history of Pride celebrations.

2014: Baltic Pride in Tallinn

In 2014, the Baltic Pride event was held in Tallinn, Estonia.

2015: Momentum for Dublin Pride After Marriage Equality Referendum

Dublin Pride Festival gained momentum after the 2015 Marriage Equality Referendum.

2015: NYC Pride March Attendance

In 2015, New York City's NYC Pride March had 2.1 million people in attendance.

2015: Riga Hosts EuroPride

In 2015, Riga hosted the pan-European EuroPride event with about 5000 participants engaging in approximately 50 cultural and entertainment events.

2015: Stonewall Inn Declared Historic Landmark

In 2015, the Stonewall Inn was declared a historic landmark by the City of New York.

2015: First Pride in Kangasniemi

In 2015, the small Savonian town of Kangasniemi, Finland, with just 5,000 inhabitants, hosted its first Pride event.

May 2016: First Pride Parade in Pristina

In May 2016, the first pride parade occurred in Pristina, Kosovo, with attendance from President Hashim Thaçi and British and American diplomats.

June 2016: First Patras Pride

In June 2016, the Patras Pride was held in Patras, Greece, for the first time.

2016: São Paulo Pride Parade Keeps World's Largest Pride Parade Title

As of 2016, São Paulo Pride Parade kept the title of world's largest Pride parade since 2006.

2016: Baltic Pride in Vilnius

In 2016, Vilnius hosted Baltic Pride with around 3 thousand participants.

2016: Metro Manila Pride Organization Assumed Responsibility

In 2016, the Metro Manila Pride organization assumed the responsibility for organizing the pride parades, succeeding the Task Force Pride Philippines (TFP), which had organized them for two decades.

2016: NYC Pride March Attendance

In 2016, the attendance at New York City's NYC Pride March rose to 2.5 million people.

2017: Inception of Beirut Pride

In 2017, Beirut Pride was established as the first and only LGBTIQ+ pride event in the arabophone world. It is an annual non-profit event and militant march held in Beirut, Lebanon, working to decriminalize homosexuality in the country.

2017: Madrid Pride Hosts WorldPride

In 2017, Spain's Madrid Pride, Orgullo Gay de Madrid (MADO), hosted WorldPride, with 3.5 million attendees.

2017: Large Turnout for Copenhagen Pride Parade

In 2017, approximately 25,000 people participated in the Copenhagen Pride parade with floats and flags, and about 300,000 were out in the streets to experience it.

2017: Baltic Pride in Tallinn

In 2017, the Baltic Pride event was held in Tallinn, Estonia.

2017: São Paulo Pride Parade Attendance

In 2017, the São Paulo Pride Parade had up to five million attendees.

2017: First Pride March in East Timor

In 2017, the first pride march in East Timor's capital, Dili, was held.

2017: First Pride March Week in the Middle East

In 2017, the first pride march week in the Middle East was established in Lebanon.

2017: Annual Pride Week Held in Pristina

The annual Pride Week has been held in Pristina since 2017.

2017: Route Change for Dublin Pride Parade

The route of the Dublin Pride Parade was changed in 2017 due to Luas Cross City works.

June 2018: Guyana Holds First Pride Parade

Guyana held its first pride parade in June 2018. It was the first in the Anglo-phone Caribbean and was successfully staged in spite of religious opposition.

June 24, 2018: Toronto's 38th Pride Parade

On June 24, 2018, Toronto held its 38th Pride Parade, continuing the city's long-standing tradition of Pride celebrations.

July 2018: Trinidad and Tobago Organizes First Pride Parade

On July 2018, Trinidad and Tobago organized its first pride parade at the Nelson Mandela Park in Port of Spain. Roman Catholic Archbishop Rev. Jason Gordon expressed support for the LGBT+ community's right to protest for their rights.

September 6, 2018: India's Supreme Court Legalizes Sex Between Same-Sex Adults

On September 6, 2018, India's Supreme Court legalized sex between same-sex adults. This landmark decision overturned a previous ruling and represented a major victory for LGBTQ+ rights in India.

2018: Police Crackdown on Beirut Pride

In 2018, 2,700 people participated in the first three days of the Beirut Pride edition, before the police cracked it down and arrested its founder, Hadi Damien. The next day, the prosecutor of Beirut suspended the scheduled activities and initiated criminal proceedings against Hadi for organizing events that incite debauchery.

2018: Jacinda Ardern Walks in Auckland Pride Parade

In 2018, Jacinda Ardern became the first sitting New Zealand Prime Minister to walk in the Auckland Pride Parade.

2018: Mayor Shpend Ahmeti Participates in Pride Week

In 2018, Mayor Shpend Ahmeti participated in Pride Week in Pristina.

2018: NYC Pride March Attendance

In 2018, attendance at the NYC Pride March was estimated around 2 million people.

2018: Baltic Pride Returns to Riga

In 2018, the Baltic Pride event returned to Riga, the year of the centenary of the independence of Latvia and all three Baltic states. An estimated 8000 people took part.

2018: Record Participation in Hong Kong Pride Parade 2018

In 2018, the Hong Kong Pride Parade broke its previous record, with 12,000 participants. The police arrested a participant for "outraging public decency" by wearing only underwear in a cordoned-off area.

2018: Expansion of Queer Culture Festivals in South Korea

In 2018, three new Queer Culture Festivals were established in South Korea, including Jeonju Queer Culture Festival, Gwangju Queer Culture Festival, and Incheon Queer Culture Festival. This expansion demonstrated the growing presence and acceptance of LGBTQ+ events throughout the country.

June 2019: NYC Pride March Is North America's Biggest Pride Parade

As of June 2019, New York City's NYC Pride March is North America's biggest Pride parade.

June 2019: Madrid Pride Is Europe's Biggest

As of June 2019, Spain's Madrid Pride, Orgullo Gay de Madrid (MADO), is Europe's biggest.

June 2019: São Paulo Pride Parade Attendance

As of June 2019, the São Paulo Pride Parade had 3 to 5 million attendees each year.

June 2019: Largest LGBTQ Events

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September 2019: First Pride Parade in Bosnia and Herzegovina

On 8 September 2019, the first Pride parade in Bosnia and Herzegovina was held in Sarajevo under the slogan "Ima Izać' (Coming Out)." About 4000 people participated.

October 2019: Third Edition of Pride Week in Pristina

During the third edition of Pride Week in October 2019, participants in Pristina, Kosovo, marched with the slogan "Whoever your heart beats for".

2019: Increased participation in Israel's Pride March

By 2019, the pride march in Israel had grown to over 250,000 participants.

2019: Stonewall 50 - WorldPride NYC 2019

In 2019, New York City hosted the largest international Pride celebration in history, Stonewall 50 - WorldPride NYC 2019, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Five million people attended in Manhattan alone.

2019: Pride Events Organized in 39 Cities Nationwide

In 2019, Pride events were organized in 39 cities nationwide in Italy.

2019: 20th Anniversary of Reykjavík Pride

In 2019, Reykjavík Pride celebrated its 20th anniversary, attracting up to 100,000 participants.

2019: Baltic Pride in Vilnius

The 2019 Baltic Pride was held on June 4–9 in Vilnius. An estimated 10 thousand people marched through the central part of the city.

June 28, 2020: Queer Liberation March Protest Clashes with NYPD

On June 28, 2020, on the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall riots, the Queer Liberation March Protest in New York City clashed with New York Police Department officers, leading to allegations of police misconduct and condemnation from GLAAD.

October 31, 2020: Taiwan Pride Held In-Person

Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, most Pride parades and events were either cancelled or held online in 2020. One of the exceptions was Taiwan Pride, held on October 31, 2020, with the country having contained the virus outside its borders and therefore becoming the largest Pride event in the world for that year.

2020: Rainbow Cruise Replaces Prague Pride Parade

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Prague Pride parade was replaced by a Rainbow Cruise.

June 2021: First Pride Parade in Malawi

In June 2021, the LGBT community in Malawi held its first Pride Parade in the country's capital city, Lilongwe.

2021: Increased Support for LGBT Activism in Sarajevo

According to a 2021 study, the first LGBT+ Pride parade in Sarajevo led to increased support for LGBT activism in Sarajevo.

June 6, 2022: First Bangkok Pride Parade

On June 6, 2022, the first-ever Bangkok Pride parade took place, marking a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility in Thailand.

September 12, 2022: Tripura's First Queer Pride Walk

On September 12, 2022, Tripura celebrated its first 'Queer Pride Walk' in Agartala, coordinated by the non-governmental organization, Swabhiman. The parade aimed to honor and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals, raise awareness, and break free from societal stigma and biases. Hundreds of participants waved rainbow flags and banners, advocating for equality, dignity, and an end to gender discrimination.

2022: Tel Aviv Pride Parade Goes Green

In 2022, local environmentalists from Tel Aviv began planning how to make the current year's parade and future parades more sustainable by using composting stations and removing single-use plastic from the largest pride parade in the Middle East.

2022: Record Attendance at Prague Pride Parade

In 2022, the Prague Pride parade returned with a record 60,000 people in attendance.

2022: Largest Pride March in East Asia

In 2022, the largest pride march in East Asia was held in Taiwan, with over 120,000 people marching to support equal rights.

June 4, 2023: Winnipeg Pride Parade Records Largest March

On June 4, 2023, Winnipeg's Pride president revealed that a record-breaking 10,000 people had registered to march, marking the largest parade in the event's history.

2023: Largest Pride March in Southeast Asia

In 2023, over 110,000 people marched in Quezon City in support of the SOGIE Equality Bill, marking the largest pride march in Southeast Asia.

May 2024: 12th Tirana Pride Parade

On 25 May 2024, the 12th annual Tirana Pride parade was held in Tirana, Albania.

June 30, 2024: Third Edition of Bangkok Pride Parade

On June 30, 2024, the third edition of the Bangkok Pride parade occurred, further establishing its presence as a significant LGBTQ+ event in Thailand.

2024: Daejeon Queer Culture Festival Established

In 2024, the Daejeon Queer Culture Festival was established in South Korea, joining the ranks of other Queer Culture Festivals held across the country. This addition further expands the presence and acceptance of LGBTQ+ events.