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LGTBIQA+ Pride Festival Madrid 2023

Published on May 9, 2023 by Laura

The LGTBIQA+ Madrid Pride 2023 is one of the most anticipated events of the year for the LGBTQIA+ community. These annual celebrations take place in the Spanish capital, and attract visitors from all over the world. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about the LGTBIQA+ Madrid Pride 2023.

The LGTBIQA+ Madrid Pride Festival is a celebration of sexual and gender diversity. The LGBTQIA+ community has been fighting for decades for rights and equality, and these festivities are a way to recognise and celebrate those efforts. During the LGTBIQA+ Madrid Pride Festivities, a series of events and activities take place that promote inclusion and diversity.

The history of the LGTBIQA+ Madrid Pride Festival dates back to 1979, when the first Pride demonstration was held in the city. Since then, the celebrations have become one of the largest and most popular in Europe, attracting hundreds of thousands of people every year.

The LGTBIQA+ Madrid 2023 Pride Festivities are scheduled to begin on 23 June and continue until 2 July. During those days, a wide range of events will take place, including concerts, parades, exhibitions, workshops and parties in different parts of the city.

When are the Pride floats?

The highlight of the LGTBIQA+ Madrid Pride Festival is undoubtedly the parade, which takes place on 1 July. The parade is an impressive display of the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community, and attracts crowds of people who fill the streets of Madrid to celebrate equality and respect. This year, the parade is expected to attract more than one million people.

In addition to the parade, there are a host of events scheduled during the LGTBIQA+ Madrid 2023 Pride Festivities. The Plaza de Pedro Zerolo, in the Chueca neighbourhood, will be the epicentre of the celebrations, hosting a series of musical performances and dance shows. There will also be a fair where you can buy products related to the LGTBIQA+ community.

Another highlight of the LGTBIQA+ Madrid Pride Festival is the Pride Run, which will be held on 30 June. This race is an opportunity for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies to come together and demonstrate their commitment to equality and inclusion.

In addition to the main events, the LGTBIQA+ Madrid Pride Festivities also include a host of cultural and educational activities. There will be art and photography exhibitions, film screenings, workshops and talks. These activities are designed to promote inclusion and respect for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

How many days does LGTBI Pride last?

LGTBIQA+ Madrid Pride 2023 is scheduled to start on 23 June and continue until 2 July, which means it will last around 10 days.

When is Pride 2023 Madrid?

LGTBIQA+ Madrid Pride 2023 will take place from 23 June to 2 July, for ten consecutive days. This event is one of the most anticipated events of the year in the Spanish capital and attracts visitors from all over the world. During the days of celebration, a host of activities and events will take place to promote inclusion and diversity, including the parade, musical performances and dance shows, exhibitions, workshops and talks. LGTBIQA+ Madrid Pride 2023 is an opportunity for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies to come together and celebrate equality and respect.

How many people are going to Madrid Pride?

LGTBIQA+ Madrid Pride is one of the most crowded and attended events in the city. According to official data from the Madrid Municipal Police, in the 2019 edition of Pride it is estimated that more than 2 million people attended the different events that took place in the city during the days of celebration. This number includes both national and international visitors who come to the capital to celebrate diversity and inclusion. LGTBIQA+ Madrid Pride is a showcase of the commitment and fight for equality and rights of the LGBTQIA+ community and its success lies in the great participation and support it receives from the public.

Who organises Madrid Pride?

LGTBIQA+ Madrid Pride is organised by the Federación Estatal de Lesbianas, Gais, Trans y Bisexuales (FELGTB) and COGAM (Colectivo de Lesbianas, Gais, Transexuales y Bisexuales de Madrid), in collaboration with the Madrid City Council and the Government of the Community of Madrid. These organisations work together to ensure that the event is inclusive, diverse and safe for everyone who attends. In addition, LGTBIQA+ Madrid Pride is also supported by numerous companies, organisations and associations that join the celebration and promote equality and respect for the LGBTQIA+ community. The organisation of LGTBIQA+ Madrid Pride involves careful and detailed planning to ensure that all activities and events run smoothly and to promote equality and diversity in the city.

Madrid Pride Calendar 2023

-CHUECA’S PRIDE

Friday 23 June: Pride in the neighbourhood begins with acts and events in venues in Chueca.

-PRIDE PROCLAMATION

Wednesday 28 June: The Pride Pride Prong is back, kicking off the Pride celebrations.

– HEEL RACE

Thursday 29 June: Madrid’s LGTBI Pride Festivities would not be the same without its traditional Heel Race, a sporting-festive event which this year celebrates its 24th edition in Calle Pelayo and which consists of finishing the course on platforms of up to 15 centimetres in height.

– MADRID SUMMIT 2023

Friday 30 June: Human Rights Conference.

– 16TH EDITION OF MR. GAY PRIDE SPAIN

Friday 30 June: an event with a clear social commitment to contribute to the best Pride in Europe.

– STATE DEMONSTRATION

Saturday 1 July: the Demonstration is the central event of Pride.

– CLOSING CEREMONY MADO’23

Sunday 2 July: the last event of Madrid Pride.

Where to sleep during Pride Madrid 2023

If you want to live the full experience our recommendation is to stay in Gran Via, the street in Madrid that never sleeps next to the epicentre of Pride, in the neighbourhood of Chueca.

You can opt for different holiday flats on these dates.

If you opt for luxury, we recommend SmartRental Collection Capital with rooftop pool and private terraces with bathtub or SmartRental Collection Centric.