Pride worldwide: How countries near and far are celebrating in support of LGBTQIA+ rights

Africa

Uganda: While Pride has in many places become a happy celebration, Uganda’s Pride celebration retains the fighting spirit of protest in its 10th annual celebration.

Eswatini: After the high court acknowledged LGBTQIA+ rights for the first time in April, this community will celebrate its fifth annual pride, an infectious celebration full of joy, according to past attendees.

Europe

Lisbon: A commitment to political expression undergirds celebrations in Lisbon, Portugal, where community speak-outs are intertwined with events like parades, DJ sets and food halls.

Athens: With everything from speed dating to book clubs, barbecues and beer, the Athens Pride festival in Greece creates opportunities for the whole community.

Latin America

Playa del Carmen: The vibrant week features art installations, a group wedding, dance performances and a color run complete with bicycles, skateboarders, and rollerbladers filling Mexican streets.

Sao Paolo: Claiming the title for biggest Pride parade in the world, the Brazilian festival features concerts, arts and crafts, workshops, and markets for LGBTQIA+ vendors to sell their wares.

Asia

Sri Lanka: Pride in Colombo, Sri Lanka will feature a queer film festival, a bus tour, a music and dance festival and a colorful kite celebration.

Oceania

Sydney Pride Festival: With the slogan, “Be Brave, Be Strong, Be You”, Sydney’s annual pride celebration schedule is packed with balls, trivia nights and workshops to bring the Australian community together throughout the month.

Christchurch Pride: In New Zealand, workplace diversity, indigenous Maori queer practices, comedy and community listening circles with queer elders are some of the highlights making Christchurch’s pride celebration a festival for all.