Pride Events Around the World
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Australia
Australia is one of the most LGBTQIA-friendly countries in the world. Across the country, a diverse selection of pride festivals and film events take place throughout the year, including:
- Brisbane and Cairns in Queensland – September
- Gold Coast, Queer Film Festival – September
- Canberra (SpringOUT Festival) – October
- Floriade – September – October
- Sydney WorldPride – February
- Sydney New South Wales, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG) – February – March
- Victoria Midsumma Festival – January – February
- Victoria ChillOut Festival – March
Chile
Nationally: Antidiscrimination laws were approved in 2012, and civil unions were recognized by 2015. There are numerous events, including:
- Santiago Gay Pride – June
- Open Mind Fest – November
- International LGBTIQA+ Film Festival (CINE MOVILH) – October
China
Nationally: China decriminalized homosexuality in 1997 and society continues to adjust to change. Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan province, is China’s most inclusive city.
Costa Rica
As part of Costa Rica Pride, a massive Pride march — known as the March of Diversity — takes place every year on Pride Beach in San Jose. There is also the Ella International Lesbian Festival, which celebrates art, culture, entertainment, and sports for modern lesbians.
India
Queer Azaadi Mumbai Pride, the largest festival in the country, is held in February in Mumbai. The city is India’s most progressive area and home to Bollywood. The Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is held in June and it is the largest in South Asia. In the capital city of Delhi, queer-friendly events include the Delhi Queer Fest and Pride Parade in November. The Delhi International Queer Theater and Film Festival takes place in December. There is also Goa Pride, which is held in November.
Japan
Japan is a progressive country in Asia. Every April or May, Tokyo hosts Tokyo Rainbow Pride. The Shinjuku district of the city is the most welcoming area for LGBTQIA+ people.
Thailand
While most of Asia is socially conservative, Thailand is a friendly country for LGBTQIA+ travelers. Bangkok hosted Pride events in the early 2000s, but have mostly discontinued due to a lack of funding and homophobia. Thai New Year in April coincides with several Queer film festivals, including the GCircuit festival in Bangkok and TropOut in Phuket.
South Africa
South Africa is the most welcoming area for LGBTQIA+ visitors in the African Continent. From annual Pride parades in large cities of Cape Town and Johannesburg to smaller areas like Port Elizabeth and Stellenbosch, LGBTQIA+ people have many options to spend Pride Month.