Porto Pride

Porto Pride is the name of the LGBT, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community Pride Party held in Porto in July of each year. The first Porto LGBT Pride Party was in July 2001.

History

Around 1000 people participated in the first edition and this number doubled in the 2008 edition.

The Party is an event supported by commercial entities. It included a community side, where dozens of associations and groups promoted their activities, as well as a charity twist. A significant part of the revenue is donated to a local institution. In 2007 the donation was almost 4,500 euros.

Porto Pride Parade

Since 2006 an LGBT Pride Parade has also been held in Porto. During the first parade almost 500 people participated.

See also

*Lisbon Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
*Gay pride
*Gay pride parade

References

External links

Official website

2001 establishments in Portugal
2001 in LGBT history
Annual events in Portugal
Cultural festivals in Portugal
Events in Porto
July events
LGBT events in Portugal
Parades in Portugal
Pride parades in Europe
Recurring events established in 2001
Summer events in Portugal

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