The Biggest Pride Events Around the World in June

Julia Labedz
Jun 2
2 min read

Updated: Jun 11

June is Pride Month, a global celebration of LGBTQ+ identity, history, and resilience. What began as a protest has grown into a worldwide movement of visibility, solidarity, and joy. Across cities big and small, Pride takes over the streets with parades, parties, art, and activism.

If you’re thinking of traveling this June, here are some of the biggest Pride events around the world - each offering something different.

1. New York City Pride – USA (June 30, 2025)

NYC is the birthplace of the modern Pride movement. The first march happened in 1970, a year after the Stonewall Riots.

Five people in colorful sequined outfits during the New York pride parade, with others in the background also taking part.

What to expect: A massive parade down Fifth Avenue, the annual Human Rights Conference, queer art exhibitions, and parties across all five boroughs. Pride Island, NYC Pride’s official music event, draws major acts and thousands of attendees.

2. São Paulo Pride – Brazil (June 22, 2025)

It’s the largest Pride parade in the world by sheer numbers - millions line Avenida Paulista each year.

A Sao Paulo street crowded with people during Pride, with an LGBT flag in the foreground.

What to expect: Massive, intricate floats playing music,costumes, political messaging, and a truly electric atmosphere. São Paulo’s Pride is deeply political, often focused on LGBTQ+ rights in a country where they remain under threat.

3. Madrid Orgullo (MADO) – Spain (June 28–July 7, 2025)

Spain was one of the first countries to legalise same-sex marriage and Madrid Pride is one of Europe’s loudest and proudest.

The Cibele fountain in Madrid with the Cibele Palace in the background, both of which are LGBT-colored during Pride in Madrid.

What to expect: A week of concerts, drag shows, cultural events, and a massive parade that takes over Gran Vía. The Chueca neighborhood becomes the unofficial HQ for parties that go until sunrise.

4. Berlin Pride (Christopher Street Day) – Germany (June 28, 2025)

Named after the street where the Stonewall Riots began, Berlin’s CSD is as much about protest as it is about party.

A Berlin street crowded with people during Pride, with an LGBT flag in the foreground.

What to expect: A colourful parade with a strong anti-discrimination message, followed by city-wide celebrations. The vibe is very Berlin - a mix of techno and grassroots activism.

5. Toronto Pride – Canada (June 28–30, 2025)

One of the most well-organised and inclusive Pride festivals in North America.

People in the street carrying LGBT-colored balloons that form the letters P R I D E during Toronto Pride.

What to expect: Family Pride, Trans Pride, the Dyke March, and the iconic main parade on Sunday. The Church-Wellesley Village becomes the centre for parties, performances, and public art.

Pride Month is about presence. Around the world, each celebration is a reminder that visibility still matters, and solidarity still changes things.