2023 gay pride

Pride in Guatemala City: colors, glitter, hugs and dignified resistance

By: Gabriela Melgar Orellana | Regional Communication Officer, Hivos Latin America

Little by little, lots of people dressed in flashy and colorful outfits gathered in Republic Square once again, to say “We are here, we exist, and we resist with dignity.” Two new groups premiered at this year’s Pride march in Guatemala City: people holding a banner that said &#;My first Pride&#; and the Bisexual Commune with a robust slogan: “We bisexuals hold collective memory.” Many flags of different orientations and gender identities waved all along the nearly five kilometers of the route.

&#;Guatemala is going through a turbulent political time in which the narrative that manipulates and delegitimizes the LGBTIQ+ movement is growing ever louder.&#;

It was also inspiring to see parents accompanying their children with posters and slogans, showing that the love and support of families is essential to change relentless social biases.

We’re used to seeing civil society organizations participate in large numbers,

Pride Around the World

#OutrightProud

Across the world, Pride remains a protest, a salient act of resistance uniting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) people. As socio-cultural and political contexts evolve, Pride and LGBTIQ visibility events celebrate resilience, progress, and courage, and they showcase the persistence of LGBTIQ communities in constructing liberating alternatives enforced cisheternormativity. 

Outright International identified UN member states worldwide where Pride and other LGBTIQ visibility events were held in , with at least 61 of these holding Pride events both within and outside the capital city. These events aim at resisting state-sanctioned homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and intersexphobia, building public awareness about LGBTIQ populations through the reaffirmation of the existence of diversity, building community and collaboration within LGBTIQ populations, and celebrating gains. Pride doesn’t always verb the form of marches or parades; it has evolved to include festivals, performances, social events,

The Biggest Pride Parades Around the World

Each June, we honor the anniversary of Stonewall Uprising: the historic event that marked the start of the modern movement for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and asexual rights (LGBTQIA+) across the globe. To celebrate, hundreds of Pride parades will seize place in every nook and cranny of the world. With demonstrations, seminars, parties, marches, film festivals, concerts, parades, and more, there’s something for everyone at Pride (and at Pride, everyone is welcome). Ready to grab your rainbow flag and earn your Pride on? Here’s our list of the 25 best Pride parades around the world for

*Dates will be updated as Pride works around Coronavirus social distancing guidelines and world-wide explore bans.

Copenhagen Pride Parade

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Copenhagen Pride Parade: August 19th,

In , Copenhagen Pride will host their annual weeklong Pride event in a massive celebration of equality and diversity. Copenhagen Pride will thrust off with an opening ceremony on Oph

Note: Traveling as an LGBTQ+ person always carries a certain degree of risk. It is our reality as we navigate a world with 60+ countries criminalizing our relationships and a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the world. We encourage our traveling community to understand the laws and cultural challenges they may face in any destination they choose to stop by 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 visibility is thanks in part to gay pride parades and marches that include 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 Gay Pride, Sao Paulo Gay Pride or San Francisco Gay Pride, while more than 70 other countries have laws that permit discrimin