Porto Pride

Porto Pride is an annual LGBTQ+ pride parade and festival that takes place in the city of Porto, Portugal. The event typically includes a parade through the streets of the city, with participants and floats, as well as a variety of cultural and social events such as concerts, parties, and speeches. Porto Pride is meant to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and raise awareness about issues facing LGBTQ+ people. It is also a opportunity to promote equality and tolerance for all genders and sexual orientations.

The first Porto Gay Pride was held in 2007, and it has been celebrated annually since then. The event was organized by a group of activists, many of whom were members of the LGBTQ+ community, and it was created to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ rights and issues, promote equality and tolerance, and provide a space for members of the LGBTQ+ community to come together and celebrate their identities. 

Portugal is considered to be a relatively LGBTQ+ friendly country, so it comes as no surprise that Porto's annual Pride goes off! Same-sex sexual activity has been legal in Portugal since 1983, and discrimination based on sexual orientation is banned in the country. In 2010, Portugal became the eighth country in Europe and the sixth in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. 

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