Everything is ready for the Varese Pride 2024, the event that has animated the city of Varese with the colors and values of the rainbow since 2016to promote the culture of inclusion, respect for human rights and solidarity towards LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, queer, intersex, asexual and other gender identities and sexual orientation) people and their families.
Varese Pride 2024, organized by Arcigay Varese, is organized in partnership with the Municipality of Varese, the patronage of the University of Insubria and the Canadian Embassy in Italy, as well as the participation of numerous city and provincial entities.
Varese Pride 2024, the parade
The highlight of the Varese Pride 2024 (after the events proposed in June) is Saturday 22 June, when the procession will take place and will start at 5pm from Piazza Monte Grappa and will walk through the streets of the historic center to the rhythm of music selected by DJ Ilariasds until arriving at the Estens Gardensi, where the Varese Pride Night will take place, a large outdoor party with music, entertainment and exceptional guests, including the singers Yosef and the Varese native Riki Cellini.
The godmother of the event will be Romina Falconi, Roman singer-songwriter with an eclectic and irreverent personality, is an icon of Italian pop music and a passionate activist for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. With her powerful voice and sharp lyrics, Romina has won over audiences with songs that address important topics such as love, identity and self-acceptance.
Pride Night, after the parade
He will perform at the Pride Night at the Giardini Estensi the special guest Chadia Rodriguez, Italian-Moroccan rapper, an explosion of energy and talent who conquered the Italian music scene with his unique style and bold lyrics. With her scratchy voice and magnetic presence, Chadia addresses important issues such as female empowerment, inclusion and the fight against stereotypes; also present drag queens La Ines, La Safira and Miss Nuit Blanche, who with their glamorous charm and their irony will be able to enchant and entertain the public with their performances. The evening will continue with DJ set by Cusa DJ, resident DJ of Varese Pride. With his infectious energy and eclectic music selection, he knows how to get everyone dancing and having fun. Her passion for music and her commitment to the LGBTQIA+ cause come together in engaging and emotion-rich sets, making her an icon of Varese Pride.
Also on stage are La Trape, Effe, Vita Ninja, Croce Atroce, Odette Face, Yrina Polanova, Kilian Lenox and many others who will perform in a show that will give visibility to the Italian queer scene.
Official After Pride Party
For those who want to continue having fun, the Official After Pride Party will be open from 01:00 at Il Salotto, the venue in Viale Belforte, 178, which will host the Varese Pride participants with music, drinks and entertainment.
Varese Pride 2024 will also be an opportunity to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with two symbolic gestures: the lighting of Palazzo Estense, the seat of the Municipality, with the colors of the rainbow, and the installation of LGBTQIA+ flags in different points of the city, to demonstrate the closeness of the institutions and citizens to the cause of Varese Pride.
