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June 14 - 15, 2024

Zurich Pride

Parade:
june 15, 2024 @ 01:00 pm

Start: Helvetiaplatz
End: Müllerstrasse

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About Zurich Pride

Zurich Pride is an annual Pride parade and festival that takes place in Zurich, Switzerland. The event celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, and promotes acceptance, equality, and diversity. The parade typically features colorful floats, live music, and participants dressed in elaborate costumes. The festival also includes food and drink vendors, as well as activities such as workshops and panel discussions.

The first Zurich Gay Pride parade was held in 1995, and was organized by the LGBTQ+ rights organization Pink Cross Switzerland. The event was relatively small, with around 2,000 participants, but it has grown significantly in size and popularity in the years since.

In the early years, Zurich Pride was primarily focused on raising awareness on LGBTQ+ rights and promoting acceptance and equality for the community. However, as the event has grown, it has also become a celebration of the diversity and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community.

The parade has been met with some resistance over the years, but it has also received widespread support from the city of Zurich, as well as from businesses and other organizations. Today, Zurich Pride is a major event on the city's cultural calendar, attracting tens of thousands of participants and spectators from all over Switzerland and beyond.

In recent years, the Zurich Gay Pride events have grown to include multiple parades, cultural events, and parties. The main event is the parade, which has been attended by more than 100,000 people and it has become a colorful and joyful event for the whole city.

It is important to mention that the event is organized by a diverse group of volunteers and non-profit organizations. The main goal is to promote the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, but also to make the event as inclusive as possible, and to provide a space for all people to express themselves freely and without fear of discrimination.

Program for Zurich Pride

For full details on Zurich Pride 2024, be sure to check out the official event program. Happy Pride!

 

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