If there is a party in Madrid that goes around the world and receives visitors from many places is the Gay Pride Party, festivals that are celebrated all over the world and where those of the Spanish capital have a place of honor. A party full of color and good vibes that every year brings together thousands of people to claim and celebrate the pride they feel in belonging to the LGBT community (lesbian, gay, transsexual and bisexual).
The Gay Pride parties 2011 in Madrid They will last a week, as always, and will begin on Wednesday, June 29, one day after International Gay Pride Day. They will end on Sunday, July 3. During that week we will be able to see original horse rides and concerts and, above all, full of color, especially those that belong to the LGBT flag.
This year's motto is "Health and equality by right" and they will have their most important day on Saturday, July 2, which is when the traditional parade through the streets of Madrid will take place and where thousands of people who travel to Madrid from anywhere in the world to celebrate this day. On the 29th the reading of the proclamation will take place in the Vázquez de Mella square, which will also be the place where various cultural activities will take place throughout the week. It is not yet known who will be the person in charge of kicking off the parties.
But the gay pride week Not everything is a party, there is also a place for cultural activities, such as the exhibition on this year's central theme, HIV, and where you can see how the fight against AIDS has been in the last 30 years. Musical and scenic performances will take place in the Plaza del Rey.
The main place of these festivals is the Chueca neighborhood, gay district of the city and where all its streets are dressed with garlands and colorful elements to celebrate such an important day for this group. There you can also see open-air bars and a fantastic festive and happy atmosphere. The truth is that you belong to this group or not, you should stop by the parties if you have the occasion, they are very fun and there are people of all kinds.
Regarding the gay pride parade, it will start at Puerta de Alcalá and move along Gran Vía until it reaches Plaza de España. Lots of floats with music that bring fun to the streets of Madrid. Many famous people join him, whether or not they are from the community, to support the cause and defend the rights of people who, fortunately, are increasingly integrated into society.
Madrid Gay Pride 2011 (Orgullo Gay Madrid 2011) (April 2024)
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