Sofia Pride
Sofia Pride is the biggest pride event Bulgaria being a strong sign for love and equality in Bulgaria’s capital. What started from a handful of participants in 2008 is now the largest pride event in the country with thousands of participants each year.
Sofia Pride Date
Sofia Pride Parade takes place in the middle of the Pride month of June.
When is the Sofia Pride taking place in 2026?
The date for 2026 has not been published yet. In 2025 the event took place on Saturday, June 14. If it takes place on the second Saturday of June again, the date for 2026 could be 13 June 2026.
What is the main party at Sofia Pride?
In 2025 the official Sofia Pride After-party was at 22:00 at Toplocentrala.
Sofia Pride Route
The participants usually gather at Knyaz Alexander I Square (Battenberg). The march usually starts at 4:00 pm, beginning at the intersection of G. S. Rakovski Street and Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd, after it proceeds through the central streets of the capital and finishes again at Knyaz Alexander I Square around 5:30 pm.
Sofia Pride Starting Time
The crowd is usually gathering at 2:00 pm and the parade starts to march at 4:00 pm. From 5:30 pm until 09:30 pm there will be a concert with popular Bulgarian artists.
Key Facts
When did Sofia Pride first take place?
The first pride parade in Bulgaria was back in 2008 with a mere of 50 attendees and more people to protest against it that participating.
How many visitors to Sofia pride?
The attendance of Sofia Pride grew steadily over the years and has recently reached approximately 10,000 people to attend.
What is the theme this year?
In 2025 the theme was: We are humans, not propaganda.
For more information, check the official Sofia Pride Website. For more Pride Events in Europe check the overview of Pride Events in Europe.