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Travel Europe with Pride: The Four Best LGBTQI+ Destinations!

Searching for the perfect destination to celebrate Pride while enjoying a comfortable stay at our Radisson Hotels? From Amsterdam's Pride Walk and Paris' Gay and Lesbian Film Festival to intriguing political discussions in Madrid or Brussels, Europe's 2023 Pride festivals are the perfect destinations to dance, cheer and celebrate diversity, equality, and freedom. Whether you are a member of the LGBTQI+ community or an important ally, pack your rainbow flag in your suitcase and head to your favorite city!

15 May 2023 5 min to read

Brussels – from May 10th to May 20th

Being the capital of Europe, Brussels is the city that inaugurates all these exuberant pride festivities. The whole city is transformed into a huge street party, while rainbow-decorated buildings promote a message of diversity, inclusion, and solidarity. Head to the Pride Village for a relaxed chit-chat on LGBTQI+ organizations, or dance the night away at the Rainbow Village, an area in the city center with weekend-long concerts and DJ sets that set your feet on fire. And if you are after an intellectual challenge, the many stimulating lectures and activities will get your brain working and forge new friendships.

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Paris - from June 10th to June 25th, 2023

Picture this… Throbbing electro beats, around 1 million beaming people wearing beautiful, sparkly costumes, and an unbeatable party vibe across Paris that's sweeping you off your feet! And it's not just in queer-loving Marais, Paris' gay hub, that you can party; the whole city invites you to celebrate pride! Whether you walk The Pride March – Le Marche des Fiertés - or lose yourself in an awe-inspiring film at the Paris Feminist and Lesbian Film Festival, held from the 28th of October to the 1st of November, be prepared to fall in love with the city of lights all over again!

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Enjoy the crème de la crème of the Paris Pride Festival while having Hotel YAC Paris Clichy, a member of Radisson Individuals, or Radisson Blu Hotel, Paris Boulogne, both a short 25-minute commute from the city centre, as your relaxing backdrop.

Madrid – from June 23rd to July 2nd, 2023

We couldn't expect anything less from this Mediterranean nation's love for dance than ten days devoted to the Madrid Pride festival. Make sure you attend Orgullo Gay de Madrid (Madrid Pride Parade) and enjoy the sports events, cultural workshops, concerts, and shows in the Chueca neighborhood. Why not head to the famous Plaza de España, where the extremely popular Mr. Gay Pride Spain contest invites participants from all over Spain to celebrate love?

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But don't be fooled into thinking Madrid is only about partying. The Spanish capital is the perfect place to delve into challenging issues regarding the LGBTQI+ community. Whether you listen to the fascinating discussions or are brave enough to participate in the debates at the LGTBIQA+ Human Rights Conference Madrid Summit, this is the place to get you thinking! Enjoy your free-loving party while staying at Radisson RED Madrid or Radisson Blu Hotel, Madrid Prado. Our hotels are a 20-minute walk from where it's all happening and will be your refuge after a wonderful day out at Madrid's unbeatable annual party.

Amsterdam - from August 4th to August 6th, 2023

The city of canals is synonymous with Pride and is known as one of the best LGBTQI+ destinations in the world. A week of fun and exciting events will lead you to the main Gay Pride weekend, from Friday, the 4th, to Sunday, the 6th of August. Attend the official opening of Pride Walk at lush Vondelpark or dance the night (and day) away at one of the spontaneous street parties. Why not head to Reguliersdwarsstraat, the city's most LGBTQI+ street, for a delicious cocktail? Or, if you are after an even quirkier experience, go to Drag Olympics Amsterdam on the 27th of August.

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And after an exciting day and night at the carnivalesque Amsterdam Pride Gay Canal Parade, make yourself at home at Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center. Located in the city center, our hotel will offer you the Amsterdam Pride festival and all things glittery right at your doorstep! Wherever you decide to go, you can rely on this or our other Radisson Hotels in Amsterdam as your comfortable home-away-from-home. So, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags (remember the party whistles and glitter) and get ready for the time of your life!