Warsaw Pride

The Warsaw Pride, also called Equality Parade (Parady Równości), is the biggest Pride event in Poland is taking place in its capital Warsaw. The march and an international audience support the LGBTQ+ rights in a country where activism is still very crucial to increase visibility of the community.

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Warsaw Pride Date

Warsaw Pride Parade usually takes place mid-June.

When is the Warsaw Pride taking place in 2025?

In 2025, the event is scheduled for Saturday, June 14.

Warsaw Pride Route

The Pride Parade took 2024 this path: Start at Rondo Dmowskiego (also referred to as Rondo Praw Kobiet, or Women’s Rights Roundabout), near the Centrum Metro Station and the Palace of Culture and Science. The march proceeds east along Aleje Jerozolimskie. It turns right onto ul. Książęca (Książęca Street). Then it continues left onto ul. Kruczkowskiego. The route leads to ul. Tamka, finishing near the Centrum Nauki Kopernik Metro Station. The march concludes at the Miasteczko Równości (Equality Town) located by the Warsaw Mermaid Monument on the Vistula River. It can be expected to follow a similar route in 2025.

Warsaw Pride Starting Time

Start of the March is at 02:00 pm at the Women’s Rights Roundabout (Rondo Dmowskiego).

End of the March is between 04:00 pm and –05:00 pm at, Equality Town, Warsaw Mermaid Monument by the Vistula River.

Warsaw Pride Key Facts

When did Warsaw Pride first take place?

The Warsaw Equality Parade (Parada Równości) began in 2001 as a small demonstration for LGBTQ+ rights. Despite facing significant opposition in its early years—including a ban by city officials in 2005—the parade persisted and became a symbol of resilience for the LGBTQ+ community. 

How many visitors to Warsaw pride?

It is the largest LGBTQ+ pride parade in Central and Eastern Europe and has been recognized as the first pan-European pride event to take place in a former Communist bloc nation. Starting from a small event, the number of attendees has risen to 150,000 attendees in 2023. In 2024, the number saw a sharp decline to 20,000 people due to a split among organizers that led to three separate pride events in June. 

What is the theme of Warsaw Pride this year?

The Answer is Love.