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2025 Global and European Pride Calendar: Key Dates and Destinations

By Leon Gabriel / May 9, 2025

Pride celebrations in 2025 promise a vibrant display of unity, diversity, and activism across Europe and the world. From landmark EuroPride and WorldPride events to local parades in major cities, here’s a guide to some of the most anticipated LGBTQIA+ Pride events this year.

City/CountryEvent NameDates (2025)Parade/Main DayNotes
Lisbon, PortugalEuroPride 2025June 14–22June 21Pan-European celebration, 50+ events
Brussels, BelgiumBrussels PrideMay 17May 17City-wide parade and festivities
Vienna, AustriaVienna PrideMay 31–June 15June 14Rainbow Parade on the Ringstrasse
Cologne, GermanyCologne CSDJuly 4–7July 5/6One of Europe’s largest Prides
Frankfurt, GermanyFrankfurt PrideJuly 17–20July 19CSD Frankfurt parade and events
Paris, FranceParis PrideJune 21–28June 28Marche des Fiertés, France’s largest
Madrid, SpainMadrid Pride (MADO)June 28–July 6July 6Over 2 million participants
Barcelona, SpainBarcelona PrideJune 28–July 20July 19Parade and cultural events
LuxembourgLuxembourg PrideJuly 5–13July 12Parade and Equality March
Copenhagen, DenmarkCopenhagen PrideAugust 9–17August 16Week-long festival, parade
Helsinki, FinlandHelsinki PrideJune 23–29June 28Largest in Finland
MaltaMalta PrideSeptember 5–15September 13Mediterranean Pride festival
Salzburg, AustriaSalzburg PrideAugust 29–Sept 7 (TBC)TBCParade and parties
City/CountryEvent NameDates (2025)Parade/Main DayNotes
Washington, DC, USAWorldPride DC 2025May 23–June 8Main Parade TBC50th anniversary of DC Pride3
Puerto Vallarta, MexicoVallarta PrideMay 17–25May 25Latin America’s major Pride
Sydney, AustraliaSydney Mardi GrasFeb–March (TBC)TBCOne of the world’s largest LGBTQ+ events
São Paulo, BrazilSão Paulo PrideJune (TBC)TBCWorld’s largest Pride parade
New York, USANYC PrideJune 22–29June 29Stonewall legacy, global icon
London, UKLondon PrideJune 27–29June 28Parade through central London
Toronto, CanadaToronto PrideJune 20–29June 29Canada’s largest Pride
Cape Town, South AfricaCape Town PrideFeb–March (TBC)TBCAfrica’s leading Pride event

Special Highlights for 2025

EuroPride Lisbon (June 14–22): The biggest European LGBTQIA+ event in 2025, with a grand parade on June 21 and a full week of concerts, conferences, sports, and cultural events across Lisbon.

WorldPride Washington, DC (May 23–June 8): Marking 50 years of Pride in the US capital, this global gathering will feature a historic parade, human rights conference, and city-wide festivities.

Madrid Pride (June 28–July 6): One of the world’s largest Prides, culminating in the iconic parade on July 6.

Where to Find More Pride Events

For a comprehensive list of over 100 Pride events worldwide, visit the IGLTA Global Gay Pride Calendar, Spartacus International Pride Calendar, or Travel Gay’s Pride Calendar. These resources are regularly updated and include local, regional, and international celebrations.

Plan Your Pride 2025

Whether you’re marching in EuroPride Lisbon, joining the crowds in Madrid, or celebrating in your local city, 2025 offers countless opportunities to stand proud, connect with community, and celebrate diversity around the globe.

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