Paris Pride - The LGBTQIA+ Pride Parade in Paris

The Paris Pride March is taking place on Saturday 3 October 2026, following its postponement due to the heatwave in June. The event begins at Place d’Italie with speeches at 1.30 pm, before the parade sets off at 2 pm. The slogan chosen for this year’s event is ‘2027: Solidarity, diversity, LGBT+ & allies’.

The Pride March, also known as Gay Pride, is a militant and festive rally in support of LGBT rights. Originating after the Stonewall riots in New York in 1969, it champions equality regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Organised in Paris since 1981 by Inter-LGBT, it brings together a parade each year, followed by a major music stage.

The original date of 27 June 2026 was cancelled due to an extreme heatwave that placed Paris on red alert and overwhelmed the hospitals. The Paris Police Prefecture had therefore asked the organisers to cancel large gatherings to preserve emergency resources. Inter-LGBT chose 3 October as the best compromise given the busy schedule of LGBT events at the start of the autumn term.

The Paris Pride Parade traditionally attracts more than 700,000 people, including spectators and participants taking part in the march. This parade is one of the largest in Europe dedicated to promoting human rights and raising the profile of LGBT people. Each year’s event draws visitors from the Paris region, the rest of the country and abroad, united under a common cause.

The Pride Parade is an annual event organised in Paris by Inter-LGBT, whilst EuroPride refers to a travelling celebration hosted each year by a different European city. EuroPride brings together delegations from across Europe over several days to champion fundamental freedoms and support the LGBT community. Paris has previously hosted EuroPride, but the Pride March remains a fixed, annual event in Paris.

The procession sets off from Place d’Italie and follows Avenue des Gobelins, Rue Monge and then Boulevard Saint-Germain. It then crosses the Seine via the Pont de Sully before reaching Boulevard Henri IV. The finish line is at Place de la Bastille, where the main music stage remains in place until the evening.