Here are some of the biggest Pride events in the world, from Sao Paulo to Berlin
From Sao Paulo to New York, experience the energy, colour, and community of the world’s biggest Pride events celebrating love, identity, and freedom on a global scale.
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Sao Paulo Gay Pride Parade Sao Paulo Gay Pride, also known as Parada do Orgulho LGBTQ de Sao Paulo, is one of the largest Pride festivals in the world. (June 11, 2023. AP Photo/Tuane Fernandes)
Sao Paulo Gay Pride Parade Each year, millions gather in the streets of Sao Paulo to take part in this iconic event, celebrated for its electric energy and vibrant atmosphere. (June 11, 2023. AP Photo/Tuane Fernandes)
Sao Paulo Gay Pride Parade A massive turnout in 2011 highlighted Brazil's prominent role in global LGBTQ2S+ celebrations, taking on a celebratory aspect after the Supreme Federal Court recognized the validity of same-sex civil unions in the country. (June 26, 2011. AP Photo/Andre Penner)
NYC Pride New York City Pride is one of the most historic and influential Pride festivals in the world. (June 26, 2022. AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
NYC Pride NYC Pride takes place every June, commemorating the Stonewall Rebellion of 1969, a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ2S+ rights. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
NYC Pride In 2019, New York City hosted WorldPride for the first time in the United States, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and drawing an estimated four million people, making it one of the largest Pride celebration ever held. (June 30, 2019. AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
Madrid Orgullo Known as one of the most LGBTQ2S+ friendly cities in the world, Madrid hosts one of the largest and most beloved Pride festivals in Europe. (July 1, 2017, Gerard Julien/AFP via Getty Images)
Madrid Orgullo Madrid Orgullo, or MADO for short, transforms the city into a sea of rainbows and revelry, with millions of visitors coming together to celebrate love and diversity. (July 1, 2017. Pierre-Philippe Marcou/AFP via Getty Images)
Madrid Orgullo In 2017, Madrid hosted WorldPride, drawing an estimated 3.5 million people from around the globe. (July 6, 2019. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Pride Toronto Toronto Pride Festival, also known as Pride Toronto, is one of the largest and most vibrant Pride festivals in North America. (June 25, 2023, Photo by Harold Feng/Getty Images)
Pride Toronto This event attracts roughly three million visitors each year and is an important part of the LGBTQ2S+ community in Canada. (June 25, 2023. The Canadian Press/Chris Young)
Pride Toronto Since the first Pride Day in 1981, Pride Toronto has played an important role in the visibility and acceptance of the LGBTQ2S+ community in Canada and has received international recognition for its inclusiveness and diversity. (June 25, 2023. The Canadian Press/Chris Young)
Pride in London London Pride, also known as Pride in London, is one of the largest and most festive Pride festivals in the U.K. (July 06, 2019. Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)
Pride in London The event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year and is an important part of the LGBTQ2S+ community in London and beyond. (June 29, 2024. Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)
Pride in London London has a long history of LGBTQ2S+ rights and activism. The city is home to numerous LGBTQ2S+ organizations, bars and clubs, and plays a central role in the struggle for equality and acceptance. (June 29, 2024. Andy Soloman/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
San Francisco Pride San Francisco Pride, also known as SF Pride, is one of the most renowned and influential Pride festivals in the United States. (June 26, 2022. Arun Nevader/Getty Images)
San Francisco Pride The event attracts over a million visitors each year and is deeply rooted in the history of the LGBTQ2S+ movement. (June 30, 2024. Miikka Skaffari/Getty Images)
San Francisco Pride SF Pride began in 1970 as a small march and has since grown into a globally recognized event fighting for equality and acceptance. June 26, 2022. Arun Nevader/Getty Images)
Pride Amsterdam Amsterdam Gay Pride, also known as Pride Amsterdam, is one of the most unique Pride festivals in the world. (August 3, 2024. Paulo Amorim/VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Pride Amsterdam Known for its colourful Canal Parade, the event draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Dutch capital annually. (August 03, 2024. (Ana Fernandez/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Pride Amsterdam Instead of travelling by land, the festive floats sail through the city's canals, drawing thousands of spectators who line the waterways to admire the colourful boats, flags, and dancing participants. (August 3, 2024. Romy Arroyo Fernandez/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is one of the most celebrated and spectacular LGBTQ2S+ events in the world. Offering a unique blend of carnival and protest, this festival attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to Sydney each year and is a celebration of love, diversity and inclusivity. (March 06, 2021. James D. Morgan/Getty Images)
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras The event began in 1978 as a protest march for LGBTQ2S+ rights and has since grown into one of the largest Pride festivals in the world. (March 05, 2022. James D. Morgan/Getty Images)
Capital Pride in Washington Washington, D.C.'s Capital Pride is one of the largest LGBTQ2S+ celebrations in the United States, attracting hundreds of thousands of attendees each year. (June 8, 2024. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Capital Pride in Washington In 2025, Washington, D.C. is hosting WorldPride, with organizers anticipating up to three million attendees. (June 8, 2024. Aaron Schwartz/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
Mexico City Pride Mexico City Pride, the Marcha del Orgullo, is one of the largest in Latin America. (June 29, 2019. AP Photo/Christian Palma)
Mexico City Pride Held annually since 1979, the event has grown to attract over a million participants, featuring a colourful parade that begins at the Angel of Independence and concludes at the historic Zocalo Square. (June 25, 2022. AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Paris Pride Paris Pride, also known as Marche des Fiertés, is one of the most charming and vibrant pride festivals in Europe. (June 29, 2021. AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Paris Pride This event attracts hundreds of thousands of participants each year and celebrates Paris's rich LGBTQ2S+ culture. (June 26, 2021. AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Berlin Pride Berlin Pride, known as Christopher Street Day (CSD), is one of the largest and most prominent Pride festivals in Europe. (July 27, 2024. Emmanuele Contini/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Berlin Pride The festival celebrates love, diversity and equality and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the German capital each year. (July 27, 2024. Emmanuele Contini/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Marcha del Orgullo LGBT de Buenos Aires 2023 The City of Buenos Aires estimates roughly 1.5 million and two million people attended the Marcha del Orgullo LGBT de Buenos Aires in 2023. (November 4, 2023. Photo by Luis Robayo/AFP via Getty Images)
Marcha del Orgullo LGBT de Buenos Aires 2023 The event called for full reparations for trans individuals after the disappearance of a 22-year-old trans man who disappeared in 2021, while also voicing opposition to the policies of far-right candidate, current president, Javier Milei. (November 4, 2023. Luis Robayo/AFP via Getty Images)
Marcha del Orgullo LGBT de Buenos Aires 2023 The event brought together generations of activists, highlighting the progress and ongoing struggles of LGBTQ2S+ people in Argentina. (November 4, 2023. Luis Robayo/ AFP via Getty Images)
Chicago Pride Parade The Chicago Pride Parade stands as one of the most energetic and significant LGBTQ2S+ events in the United States, drawing over one million attendees annually since 2013. Held on the last Sunday of June, the parade weaves through Chicago's North Side, celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the ongoing fight for equality. (Sunday, June 25, 2023. AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Chicago Pride Parade In 2020 and 2021, the parade faced unprecedented cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 event marked the first cancellation in its 50-year history, while the 2021 parade, initially postponed to October, was ultimately cancelled amid rising concerns over a surge in cases. (Sunday, June 30, 2019. AP Photo/Amr Alfiky)
Chicago Pride Parade The parade made a triumphant return in 2022, reinstating its role as a cornerstone of Chicago's Pride Month celebrations. (Sunday, June 26, 2022. AP Photo/Jon Durr)
Cologne Pride 2023 In 2023, Cologne Pride (Christopher Street Day) set a new attendance record, drawing over 1.4 million people to the streets of Cologne, Germany. (July 09, 2023. Roberto Pfeil/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Cologne Pride 2023 This turnout solidified Cologne Pride's status as one of Europe's largest LGBTQ2S+ celebrations. (July 09, 2023. Roberto Pfeil/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Cologne Pride 2023 The event featured around 60,000 participants and 90 vibrant floats, celebrating diversity and unity. (July 09, 2023. Roberto Pfeil/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Fierte Montreal Fierte Montreal, also known as Montreal Pride, is one of Canada’s largest LGBTQ2S+ festivals and one of the biggest Pride events in the francophone world. (Aug. 15, 2021. The Canadian Press/Peter McCabe)
Fierte Montreal Held annually since 2007, the 11-day event features over 100 activities, including free shows, panels, and the signature Pride Parade, attracting more than 750,000 attendees each year. (Aug. 13, 2023. The Canadian Press/Peter McCabe)
