“In 2024 it has become difficult to stay in one’s own shoes, to feel free to express oneself or simply to be”, the battle of Palermo Pride 2024. The phrase, stated this morning, 18 June, in the UN room of the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, contains the reason for the mobilization of thousands of activists and citizens fighting for the much desired freedom. “Anger is not enough for us” is the claim that accompanies the LGBTQ+ community, an expression that incites the fight for a society based on equality.
“An identity celebration that the city welcomes and must know how to listen to – declared the mayor, Roberto Lagalla – and a municipal administration and a mayor must be guardians of everything and everyone -.
Palermo Pride 2024
Palermo pride 2024 is an event that goes beyond the traditional LGBT+ procession and extends in a village at the Zisa cultural sites, offering a review of events spread throughout the city. These events include talks, stand-up comedy shows, theatrical performances, drag shows, concerts, meetings and debates on topics related to activism.
At the center of the pride was the question of male violence. “What we’re trying to do is gather a series of issues to fight for,” he declared Daniela Tomasinopresident of Palermo Pride coordination – since the mechanisms of oppression are always the same – he continues – the meaning of pride is precisely this, fighting for everyone’s rights”.
The slogan, “Anger is not enough for us” underlines the importance of expressing one’s opinions, discussing and fighting together. The event also focuses on other issues, such as public spaces and accessibility, homolesbobitransphobia, narratives of violence, disability, migration, work, income and public health.
The program
The official events of Palermo Pride 2024 began last June 6 with the inauguration of the village at the Cantieri cultural alla Zisa. Just as he would have wanted Luigi Carollorights activist and great protagonist of the Palermo pride, who suddenly passed away last April 24, the godmothers of the 2024 edition will be: the artist Bigmama, who recently appeared at the Sanremo 2024 festival with the song “La rage non mi Basta” and Simona Malato, Sicilian actress and protagonist of the famous film “Stranizza d’amuri” by Giuseppe Fiorello.
“The role of godmother it is a role of great responsibility – he declared Simona Malato – a role that I want to share with those who extended this invitation to me – he continues – since the LGBT+ community has a great capacity to welcome the struggles of all categories”.
In the afternoon of June 18thor at 5pm, at the Zisa cultural sites, an event entitled “Palermo is burning – introduction to the ballroom scene” will be held, a screening and a debate on the ballroom scene, with the kiki house of windowsen and the collaboration of Arcigay Palermo . It doesn’t end here, at 9pm, again at Zisa, there will be “La cinta que envuelve una bomba”, a theatrical performance dedicated to the figure of Frida Kahlo, organized by the Frida Kahlo Palermo association.
Wednesday June 19th, events intensify. From 4pm, art workshops and the decoration of the parade floats take place at “In bottega 4”. It will be an opportunity to express creativity and give shape to Pride. At the same time at 4.30 pm, the Creziplus will host the exhibition “Hermaphrodita: interpretations, forms and mutations of sexuality in art”, curated by Professor Giovanni Milazzo and the Palermo polyamorous collective. At 5pm, at the labor chamber, a debate will be held on gender violence in the workplace, organized by the CGIL Palermo. In the evening, at 8pm, “In bottega 4″ will transform into a !Queerrilla party”: music, performances and DJ sets.
Thursday June 20th the party continues. From 4pm, “In Bottega 4” hosts the second part of “Smash-it”: workshops and decorations for the floats. At 5.30pm, the Terrace of the Cinema De Seta transforms into a reading place for children and a creative workshop for decorating the floats. At 6pm, again at “In Bottega 4”, there will be a presentation of the manual for teachers “What to do? Everything you wanted to know about gender violence at school”. From 7pm to 10pm, the historic venue Exit 10 & Love hosts “Newbookclub in honor of Luigi Carollo”, a moment of collective writing. At 8.30pm, “F(r)eE”, a documentary on Tecno music, will be screened. At 9pm, the Averna Space hosts the “Feel The Pride” party, with music, dance and the participation of Farida Kant, finalist of “Drag Race Italia”.
Friday June 21st the rainbow pedestrian crossings in Piazza Verdi are repainted. In the afternoon, “In Bottega 4” hosts a workshop on sexuality and disability. At 8.30pm, “Yes We Fuck” will be screened, a documentary that explores the sexuality of people with disabilities.
On Saturday June 22ndthe main day of Pride, the procession is held which will start from Piazza Verdi
.Sunday June 23at Villa Filippina Park, the “Rainbow Fest” will be held, a day of music, shows and workshops for children.
