Start of Registration for the 29th Rainbow Parade in Vienna

"Pride is celebrated - yes, because it is a day of joy. But Pride is a political demonstration, an act of self-empowerment, and an unmistakable sign for human rights," says Vienna Pride organizer and managing director of Stonewall GmbH, Katharina Kacerovsky-Strobl.

Together Against Hate at the 29th Rainbow Parade in Vienna

"Pride is a movement that advocates for a society where all people experience equal rights and true acceptance, and where discrimination has no place. Because a society where diversity is lived is not only fairer, it is also more livable for everyone. Every day we experience that LGBTIQ people are attacked, mocked, or made invisible. But exclusion does not only affect our community. That is why it is so important that we stand together - loud, visible, and determined. Therefore, we call on everyone: Unite in Pride!" Ann-Sophie Otte, chairwoman of HOSI Vienna, which organizes the Rainbow Parade, adds: "Our community is as diverse as the approximately 900,000 people who belong to it in Austria - but we must not allow ourselves to be divided. Whether it is about protection from hate and discrimination, an end to medically unnecessary operations on intersex children, or the free right to choose a name for transgender people: If we stand united for the rights of all, nothing can stop us."

Registration Opens for the 29th Rainbow Parade in Vienna

Every year, the Rainbow Parade is the highlight of Vienna Pride. Karl Kreipel, who leads the Rainbow Parade, explains: "As Austria's largest demonstration, the parade is a proud sign that the LGBTIQ community is at the heart of society. Especially in times of increasing queer hostility, we show with many friends and supporters: We are here, we are more, and we will not hide!" Interested groups can now register their participation online via the Vienna Pride website. The registration deadline is May 12 at 12 noon.

Pride Village at Vienna City Hall Square and Numerous Other Events Throughout Vienna

From June 12 to 14, Vienna City Hall Square will become the Pride Village. This tent city offers a platform for the LGBTIQ community, with associations and initiatives presenting themselves. In addition to a variety of information booths, there is also a diverse stage program with music and dance as well as a large gastronomy offer. Numerous partner events throughout Vienna support the visibility of the community. "That we can realize the Pride Village again in 2025 is thanks to the strong partnership with the city of Vienna and our partners," says Kacerovsky-Strobl. "The three-day Pride Village presents the LGBTIQ community in the heart of Vienna and invites everyone to participate, get informed, and also offers the opportunity to break down prejudices and misunderstandings." Since 2018, Vienna Pride has evolved from a three-day event to an event lasting over two weeks. Visitor numbers have increased from 100,000 to over 400,000, with EuroPride 2019 even seeing 500,000 at the parade and over a million in total. This shows the support for a just and open society. Volunteers are crucial, as they make Pride possible with their commitment.

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