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Heat wave and party mood: 30,000 at the colorful Pride parade in Rome!
On June 15, 2025, thousands of participants celebrated the Pride parade in Rome under the motto “Fuorilegge” in great heat.
Heat wave and party mood: 30,000 at the colorful Pride parade in Rome!
On Saturday, June 15, 2025, Rome experienced a spectacular celebration of diversity. During a heat wave in which temperatures of up to 36 degrees were recorded, tens of thousands of people celebrated Pride parade in the Italian capital. Local police estimated the number of participants at around 30,000, while organizers spoke of an impressive number of up to a million people marching together through the streets and advocating for the rights of the LGBTQI+ community.
What a sight! The parade was not only a colorful expression of identity, but also an important occasion to draw attention to the challenges and discrimination that queer people face in Italy. The motto “Fuorilegge” (outside the law) reinforced this message and drew attention to legal inequalities. The joyful participants danced under the brilliant sunshine, lined with 40 festively decorated floats, and paraded past iconic sights such as the Colosseum and the Baths of Caracalla.
Politics and social messages
The parade was not only a celebration, but also a political statement. Numerous posters, including pro-Palestine and anti-Putin messages, were clearly visible and reflected the opinions and wishes of participants. Among them were representatives of various parties as well as Rome's mayor Roberto Gualtieri, who showed solidarity with the LGBTQI+ community.
The LGBTQI+ movement not only includes lesbians, gays, bisexuals and trans people, but also includes queer and intersex people. The plus sign in LGBTQI+ represents the multitude of identities and genders that should find space in today's society.
EuroPride and event capacities
Rome is not only known for this year's Pride parade, but also has a long history of hosting international LGBTQI events. EuroPride is a major pan-European event that takes place in a different city every year. These events work closely with the European Pride Organizers Association (EPOA), which ensures that the voice of the LGBTQI+ community is heard across Europe. Loud EPOA The next EuroPride will take place in Lisbon in 2025, followed by Amsterdam in 2026.
EuroPride's roots go back to 1992, when the first event was celebrated in London. Since then, the number of participants has grown continuously over the years and reached over a million people in Rome in 2011.
This year's parade in Rome is more than just a joyful celebration; it stands as a symbol of the commitment to justice and equality. At a time when the voices of the LGBTQI+ community need to be heard loud and clear, such a celebration is essential. The colorful demonstration, which, in addition to all the fun, also conveys a deep political message, remains an impressive sign of change and togetherness.