The Pride 2024which translates as “pride” in Italian, specifically refers to the Pride Month (Pride Month) and celebrations related to LGBTQIA+ Pride. These events have the aim of promoting visibility, equality and the affirmation of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQIA+) people.
The symbolic value of Pride is enormous: there are dozens of countries in which sexual orientation is still a reason for discrimination and violence. This is why, every year, it becomes fundamental to affirm with determination the right to live one’s sexuality freely.
The origins of Pride
It can be said that it all began in that distant 1969, the year in which the world changed its skin. There Stonewall uprising, resulting from a police raid on the Stonewall Inn in New York, becomes a symbol of resistance. That night, instead of dispersing as in the past, the bar’s patrons and those present rebelled, giving rise to a series of events that catalyzed the civil rights movement.
Before this fundamental uprising, people were subjected to legal and social discrimination very strong because of their sexual orientation. Homosexuality was labeled a mental disorder, and same-sex relationships were illegal in many states. Many people lived their sexuality in secret and feared for their safety.
Why the parade is called “pride”
The term “pride”, as already mentioned, was therefore chosen to contrast a reality of shame and oppression experienced by many LGBTQIA+ people for decades. Consequently, in a context where homosexuality was criminalized and stigmatized, declaring one’s “pride” meant claim dignity and the right to live their identity openly, without fear of retaliation or discrimination. This word therefore represents a powerful affirmation of visibility and self-esteem in response to marginalization and violence.
Because the fashion shows in the world are in June
The decision to celebrate Pride in June, as we said, comes directly from the events that occurred in 1969 at the Stonewall Inn in New York. The repression and violence of that night therefore signified a turning point, triggering a series of protests that marked the beginning of the modern movement for LGBTQIA+ rights. June, therefore, is not only the month in which the Stonewall riots are remembered, but has become a period of global celebration of LGBTQIA+ identity and resistance.
Every parade and demonstration held in June is not only a celebration, but also a powerful reminder of how important it is to fight for the affirmation of one’s sexual freedom against all forms of discrimination.
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Pride 2024: the dates in Italy
Here are the dates of Pride 2024 in Italy. The information was taken from gay.it, the most authoritative and informed source that constantly updates the dates on its site at this link. The dates are updated to April 26, 2024 (over time we will update the calendar):
- May 18, 2024. Parma Pride
- May 25, 2024. Alexandria Pride | Transfem Terni Pride | Modena Pride
- June 1, 2024. Tuscia Pride in Viterbo | Taranto Pride | Umbria Pride in Perugia | Padua Pride – Savona Pride | Ferrara Pride | Pavia Pride 2024
- June 8, 2024. Liguria Pride in Genoa | Syracuse Pride
- June 15, 2024. Rome Pride | Turin Pride | Bergamo Pride| Catania Pride
- June 16, 2024. Verona Pride
- June 22, 2024. Lecco Pride | Palermo Pride | Varese Pride | Vicenza Pride | La Spezia Pride | Marche Pride in Ancona | Lazio Pride in Frosinone | Cosenza Pride
- June 29, 2024. Milan Pride | Ragusa Pride | Naples Pride | Sardinia Pride in Cagliari
- July 6, 2024. Cremona Pride (FB – IG) | Salento Pride in Lecce (FB – IG) | Pride revolt in Bologna (FB | IG) | Abruzzo Pride in Pescara (FB – IG) | Egadi Pride in Favignana (FB | IG)
- July 13, 2024. Molise Pride in Isernia (FB | IG) – Belluno Pride (FB – IG)
- August 4, 2024. Rimini Summer Pride (FB | IG)
- August 31st. FVG Pride in Lignano Sabbiadoro (FB | IG)
- September 14th. Vesuvio Pride in Torre del Greco (FB | IG)
- October 12, 2024. Aosta Pride (FB | IG)
Pride 2024 dates in Italy to be confirmed
- Asti Pride 2024
- Andria Pride 2024. Puglia Pride 2024
- Piacenza Pride 2024
- Novara Pride 2024
- Dolomiti Pride 2024. Trento Pride 2024
- Strait Pride 2024 – Messina
- Avellino Pride 2024 – Irpinia Pride 2024
- Cuneo Pride 2024
- Riviera Pride 2024 – Dolo
- Bari Pride 2024
- Mantua Pride 2024
- Treviso Pride 2024
- Jesi Pride 2024
- Smarza Pride 2024. Trieste Pride 2024
- Laguna Pride 2024. Venice Pride 2024
- Imola Pride 2024
- Reggio Emilia Pride 2024
- Provincial Pride. Ciriè Pride 2024
- Lodi Pride 2024
- Tuscany Pride 2024
- Picerno Pride 2024. San Benedetto del Tronto Pride 2024
- Forlì Pride 2024
- Marina di Lizzano Pride 2024
- Martina Franca Pride 2024
- Manduria Pride 2024
- Como Pride 2024
- Matera Pride 2024
- Reggio Calabria Pride 2024
- Brescia Pride 2024.
- Strait Pride 2024 – Taormina Pride 2024
- Alcamo Pride 2024.
- Monza Pride 2024. Brianza Pride 2024
Last modified: 04/26/2024
