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June 23-July 2 Madrid Gay Pride 2023
Spain’s capital city hosts one of the most anticipated celebrations of the summer this month
One of Europe’s most cosmopolitan capitals, Madrid is a multi-faceted destination that is becoming increasingly popular with the LGBTQ+ community and one of the top picks for Pride festivals. For 2023, Madrid Gay Pride promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a stunning array of political activism, cultural events and fun activities.
While the festival traditionally begins on June 28 to coincide with International Pride Day and to commemorate the StoneWall riots, which marked the start of the movement, the Spanish capital is kicking things off a bit earlier with several activities in the vibrant Chueca neighbourhood on Friday June 23.
Across the globe, the main event of Pride is undoubtedly the LGBTQI+ Parade, a worldwide call for tolerance and equality that is held each year on the first Saturday in July. This year, the Madrid procession will depart from Atocha (Paseo del Prado, by the Botanical Garden) to Colón, a colourful march that will be awash with floats and musical entertainment.
In 2022, more than two million people participated in the main act of the festival, the demonstration, which featured a parade of more than 50 floats.
Madrid 2023 Pride Calendar
Friday June 23: Chueca’s Pride - Madrid Pride celebrations kick off with several events taking place around the neighbourhood of Chueca.
Sunday June 25: Feathers and Paws - Bring your pet along to the stand against animal abuse at the Plaza de Pedro Zerolo, from 7pm.
Wednesday June 28: Pride Proclamation - Return to Plaza de Pedro Zerolo for the official reading of the proclamation which marks the start of the festival.
June 28-July 2: Various music performance - Stages will be set up throughout the week in Plaza de Pedro Zerolo, Plaza del Rey, Plaza de Callao, and Plaza de España, hosting some very special guests.
Thursday June 29: High Heel Race - It wouldn’t be LGBTQI+ Pride without this famous sporting event. Celebrating its 23rd edition this year in Calle Pelayo, participants in the High Heel Race have to cross the finish line in 6-inch heels.
Friday June 30: Mr Gay Pride España - The competition that aims to see Madrid crowned as the Best Pride in Europe.
Saturday July 1: Pride March - The main event.
Sunday July 2: Closing ceremony - Madrid Pride is wrapped up.
For full details of events and activities, download the official LGBTIQA+ Madrid Guide here
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Images: Madrid Tourism
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