Luxembourg Pride
Luxembourg Pride offers a mix of intimate community events and international solidarity, making it a key LGBTQ+ celebration in the region. The festival includes bilingual discussions, cultural showcases, and a strong sense of cross-border unity with attendees from neighboring countries.
Luxembourg Pride Date
Luxembourg Pride is set to take place Mid-July each year.
When is the Luxembourg Pride taking place in 2025?
In 2025, the main parade (Equality March) is scheduled for Saturday, July 12, while the Pride week lasts from July 5 to July 13.
There will be a Street Festival (July 11 & 12, 12:00–22:30). This is an open-air festival at Place de l’Hôtel de Ville in Esch featuring music, stalls, food, and a family-friendly program on two stages. The City Hall Stage will feature diverse artists, speeches, and performances, while the Village Stage is exclusively for electronic music.
What is the main party at Luxembourg Pride?
Right after the street festival, the Pride celebrations move to Lenox in Luxembourg City for the Official WR Pride Party.
Luxembourg Pride Route
The Pride Parade takes place in the town of Esch-sur-Alzette and the starting point is not far from central station at Batiment 4.
Luxembourg Pride Starting Time
The Parade usually starts at 02:00 pm and concludes around 05:00 pm, transitioning into evening festivities at the Pride Village and other city venues.
Luxembourg Pride History
Luxembourg Pride’s history began in 1999 with its iconic Street Fest, which has since been the highlight for the country’s LGBTIQ+ community. Initially focused on raising awareness, the street festival has grown significantly over the years. A key tradition was established in 2015: each year, the stage program at the street festival officially kicks off with the arrival of the Pride parade at the Town Hall Square in Esch-sur-Alzette, which is now another highlight of the celebration.
How many visitors to Luxembourg pride?
The celebrations attract a few thousand people each year, including people from surrounding cities like Cologne and Paris.
What is the theme of Luxembourg Pride this year?
Stand united against the Backlash!
The demands of the Pride 2025:
1. Enshrine LGBTIQ+ Protection in the Constitution
2. Equal Parenthood – Recognize All Families from Day One
3. Trans Healthcare: Depathologize, Respect, and Cover All Care
4. Intersex Justice – Ban Non-Consensual Medical Interventions
5. Legal Recognition for Non-Binary People – Beyond the Binary