Madrid Gay Pride

The Madrid Gay Pride – known as Orgullo Madrid in Spain – features by far the largest gay parade in Europe and one of the biggest in the world. Each year Gay Pride Madrid attracts millions of people, cramming into the streets of the Spanish capital to party and celebrate LGBTQ life. Around a quarter of those attending Madrid Gay Pride are visiting from abroad. But can you really be surprised? Spain was one of the first countries in the world to legalize gay marriage as far back as 2005, and Madrid remains at the helm of LGBTQ life in the country. 

Madrid Gay Pride started out as a small pride celebration in the 80s, however, it has now transformed into the biggest urban event in Europe. Every year, the event aims to bring people from diverse backgrounds together to create a united celebration of pride. This sentiment is clearly expressed in the mantra of Madrid Gay Pride: 'Pride, example of coexistance'. Following Spain's inaugural Pride in Barcelona in 1977, Madrid took place the following year, and has done so every year since, except for 1980.

After Spain legalized gay marriage in 2005, Madrid Pride achieved record attendance with roughly two million people taking to the city streets to march with pride. In 2017, history was made again for WorldPride Madrid, which welcomed millions of pride enthusiasts to the Spanish capital.       

Gay Pride Madrid usually lasts for just under a week and includes several stages throughout the city, open-air concerts, and an electric energy peppering the air of the Chueca gayborhood and beyond. Everything comes to a conclusion with the incredible Madrid Pride Parade, which normally transpires on the Saturday. The impressive parade usually starts at Atocha, and finishes up at Plaza de Colón. Along with the city's always thriving LGBTQ life, you can sure excpect a great time at Madrid Pride.  into your gay events' calendar.  

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

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