Gay Pride / Orgullo Madrid Madrid

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Gay Pride / Orgullo Madrid at Chueca / Sol

Chueca

The gay pide in Madrid is one of the biggest and most popular prides in Europe. The parade was attended by 1.500.000 people last year. The street parties at Plaza Chueca attracted 300.000 people.

The Saturday of gay pride weekend features a massive parade through the city center with dozens of trucks. The parade will go from Puerta de Alcalá to Plaza de España, which is about 2 km.

Saturday night, pride goes on during an outdoor party at the park of Lago. Other massive parties include Infinamentegay (website) and of course the special Pride parties at the Madrid gay clubs.

If you want to go over for the Pride weekend, check out the Madrid hotels

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Globalaza Sat 29 Nov 2008, 04:30   

Gay Pride in Madrid is massive! It is loud, colorful, energetic and, at the same time, welcoming! The Spanish do it right! The huge crowds are there to party, not to judge, not to protest, not to divide or hope that things were different. They are there to fill the streets with pride, happiness, to drink and dance.

Groups of boys and (many many girls) break out in spontaneous drum processions in and around Chueca and along Gran Via (the main avenue through downtown). The streets, sidewalks, tapas bars, stores, and bars are full of partyers. The drum beats fill the air and everyone participates. It was wonderful! Similar to the Fiesta de la Calle San Sebastian in San Juan, Puerto Rico (held in January each year), and many other Latin parties. Think a mini-Carnival!

Gay men and Lesbians mix seemlessly with the straights in Spain. During the Pride Parade and festival, you saw little grandmas, grandpas and children not batting an eye at the muscle daddies, twinks, jocks, drag queens, leather men, and shirtless studs kissing and showing affection on the streets as if it was as common as a rainbow after a spring rain. Amazingly open and comfortable.

Unfortunately, the dates for Madrid Pride always seem to be a mystery. Unlike other major cities, the dates are inconsistent, especially if you try to plan your airfare and hotel reservations for it. It appears to alternate between several dates (so it doesn't conflict with Barcelona). Be patient and continue to look for a consensus on the exact dates. But whatever you do: Don't miss Madrid Pride!

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Gay Pride / Orgullo Madrid
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Where is it?

Location
  • Chueca / Sol
Address
Chueca
Madrid

When is it?

01 - 04 Jul 2010
dates TBC

The gay pide in Madrid is one of the biggest and most popular prides in Europe. The parade was attended by 1.500.000 people last year.

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Website

www.gaypridemadrid.com/

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Henrik Fri 20 Jun 2008, 21:01

Anyone whos knows where to buy tickets for Supermartxe on sunday?

Cualquier persona cuyo sabe dónde comprar los billetes para Supermartxe el domingo?
(Sorry for my spanish. Got some help from google translate)

jondavwal Thu 13 Dec 2007, 21:56

www.cogam.org/secciones/orgullo-lgtb

jondavwal Thu 13 Dec 2007, 21:55

According to the official site of madrid gay pride, the date is going to be July 5, 2008. This date is tentative but they are releasing it so people can make plans in advance.

adhesifs Sat 8 Dec 2007, 22:06

is there anyone to inform me when is tha parade of the gay pride in Madrid... i heart a lot and i got confused.. is anyone who knows the days pls?

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