Record number of delegations and bilingual livestream at Antwerp Pride 2025
Antwerp Pride has unveiled the program for it's 18th edition this summer, which will take place from Thursday, August 6 to Sunday, August 10. The highlight will be the Pride Parade on Saturday.
This year’s theme is “Do Not, Just March. Listen. Act. Commit.” “The past months have shown that we cannot lean back when it comes to human rights,” says chair Geert van Praet. “Pride is a celebration, but also a moment of awareness and commitment. Political parties, companies, schools, unions, and associations must follow through on their support beyond the festivities. Diversity and inclusion must remain a year-round priority — in the workplace, the classroom, and on the sports field.”
Visitors are also encouraged to do more than just attend. “Listen to one another. Stand up against injustice, also internationally, and commit to every letter of the LGBTQIA+ community. Human rights are not a pick-and-choose menu.”
This year, the parade assembly point moves to Hessenplein from 11 a.m. The parade starts at 2 p.m. and moves via Brouwersvliet to the riverfront, ending at the Love United Festival on Ledeganckkaai. A record 87 delegations will participate this year.
There will be water stations and waste points along the route. As last year, the parade will be streamed live by Antwerp Pride’s media partners. New this year is a dedicated French-language stream with francophone hosts, so all of Belgium can join in.
At 3 p.m., the Love United Festival opens with two stages and a wide range of DJs. Entry is free. The Pride Village with LGBTQIA+ organizations will also be on site.
On Sunday, the Closing Festival takes over the Scheldt quays from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. with performances by Sederginne, Level Six, Sylver, DJ Kat and many more.
LGBTQ bars and venues across the city will host special events throughout the week, including the traditional Midsummer Party at Café Den Draak and a spectacular edition of Woodpop at Cargo Club.
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