Luxembourg Pride

The images that remain in our minds after Pride are often those of the street festival. However, Pride, including the Luxembourg Pride, encompasses much more than just this festival, despite being the most prominent and visible event of the Pride Week. Despite the opening of our Rainbow Center on May 17, there is still much to do! In 2023, Luxembourg fell two places from 5th to 7th in the ILGA Europe Rainbow Index. We note that a new wave of prejudices and discrimination against the LGBTIQ+ community is coming from the USA: suddenly, trans and intersex individuals, as well as drag queens, are seen as a problem, only to distract from other issues. The European Conservative thanks and incorporates these issues into their discourse, while we are still working to establish legal equality and acceptance in all European countries. On October 8, 2023, voters in Luxembourg had once again the chance to cast their votes and thus help determine the political fate of Luxembourg. Like every year, we are once again putting the focus on 5 demands from the catalogue of demands by Rosa Lëtzebuerg, which, by the way, all parties have received for inspiration for their election programs. You can find all demands with detailed explanations on our website: https://buff.ly/3zH9zhV #LuxembourgPride #Pride2024 #CelebrateDiversity #LoveIsLove #LuxembourgPride2024 #TogetherInUnityProudInDiversity

Catch Luxembourg's oldest drag and comedy group on the City Hall Stage on Saturday, July 13th! 🌈🎤 With a legacy of glitter, glamour, and humor since 1978, the Fada’s Family will bring you a mix of comedy, musical numbers, and dazzling performances. Don’t miss this iconic show! Be proud and celebrate with us! 🏳️🌈❤️ #LuxembourgPride #Pride2024 #CelebrateDiversity #LoveIsLove #LuxembourgPride2024 #TogetherInUnityProudInDiversity

A central element of a Pride has of course always been the Pride March. Since 2015, the stage programm at the street festival starts every year with the arrival of the march at the cityhall square in Esch-sur-Alzette. To underline the political character of this march, the parade in Luxembourg has been held under the name Equality March since 2015. The Equality March is a demonstration of solidarity and rejection of hate and ignorance. We are therefore happy to welcome anyone who is interested in joining us. Individuals or smaller groups of friends do not have to register and can spontaneously participate in the open block. Attention: The deadline for registering motorized vehicles has passed. Unregistered vehicles cannot participate in the Equality March. On June 12, the drawing of starting positions for all groups and vehicles took place at the Rainbow Center. All registered and confirmed groups and vehicles are requested to arrive at Bâtiment4 at the pre-communicated times (12:00 for motorized vehicles, 12:30 for walking groups). Individual participants and smaller groups can arrive without registration at 12:45 at Bâtiment4 and join the "open block." Volunteers from Rosa Lëtzebuerg and our partner organization Folklorama will assist you in finding your starting positions. Simply look for our volunteer parade angels in pink safety vests. The Equality March will begin at 13:00. You can find all details about the Equality March on our website: https://buff.ly/3CCmOyC But most importantly: come in large numbers, haave fun, be colorful, and be loud! #LuxembourgPride #Pride2024 #CelebrateDiversity #LoveIsLove #LuxembourgPride2024 #TogetherInUnityProudInDiversity #EqualityMarch2024 #EqualityMarch

Lastly, we close on Sunday our Luxembourg Pride week with the second day of the Street Festival. On July 14, also the French National Day, we have a multitude of items waiting for you: 10:00 - RAINBOW BREAKFAST Nothing better to start the day with some coffee, tea or juice and some delicious breakfast, especially for the party animals this is a perfect way to wake up for another day full of Pride festivities! 13:00-20:30 - LUXEMBOURG PRIDE STREET FEST We have a whole variety of local and international performers in the pipeline for you, with an accent on known queer Eurovision Song Contest participants Conchita Wurst, Gustaph and Alessandra. Moreover, as per usual there is a whole variety of food and drinks to keep your stomachs entertained as well. Don't hesitate to visit all of the information stands and the Merch stand for your Luxembourg Pride souvenir! 15:00-17:15 - MAUVAISE GRAINE A German reading by Evan Tepest and concert from Hot Bodies organised by the KuFa in light of the Luxembourg Pride 2024. Please come to the CIGL Geméisguart in Esch for this unique event. #LuxembourgPride #Pride2024 #CelebrateDiversity #LoveIsLove #LuxembourgPride2024 #TogetherInUnityProudInDiversity

The second Saturday in July typically marks the pinnacle of Luxembourg Pride Week. On July 13th, you can look forward to the following: 13:00 - EQUALITY MARCH Join us as we march through the streets of Esch-sur-Alzette to advocate for LGBTIQ+ rights and protest against intolerance. Dress in your brightest colors and bring a large sign with your message to the world! Flags are, of course, welcome too! Find all the details and safety information for the Equality March on our website. Assembly: 12.30 at Bâtiment4 in Esch-sur-Alzette 12:00 - 23:00 - LUXEMBOURG PRIDE STREET FEST Saturday is the first of two days celebrating the wonderful diversity of life at the Street Fest. In our Associations Village, you'll find various informational stands from a wide range of organizations involved in social and political life in and around Luxembourg. From noon to 23:00, we present numerous talented queer musical artists on two stages. The day will be capped off by our local headliner Edsun and our international headliner, Bilal Hassani. 23:00 - WR PRIDE PARTY It's already a tradition: as soon as the lights go out on the stages at the Street Fest in Esch-sur-Alzette, the party at Lenox really kicks off! Our friends from We Are Family have planned an exciting program for you again this year! 18:00 - Unexpected: Pride Edition Just a few hundred meters from the hustle and bustle of the Pride Street Fest, the Kulturfabrik also has some exciting activities like workshops, drag shows, and a queer-feminist party. #LuxembourgPride #Pride2024 #CelebrateDiversity #LoveIsLove #LuxembourgPride2024 #TogetherInUnityProudInDiversity

19:00 - LUXEMBOURG PRIDE RUN The second edition of the Luxembourg Pride Run will take place on Thursday, July 11th at 7:00 PM, starting from Place Guillaume II. Participants can choose between running 5 or 10 kilometers, or walking 5 kilometers. Following the success of the 2023 event, the 2024 Luxembourg Pride Run expects 3,500 participants. Online registration is open until Friday, July 5th, with part of the proceeds benefiting Rosa Lëtzebuerg and CENTRE LGBTIQ+ Cigale. 16:00 -01:00 - SECRET MUSIC SESSIONS: PRIDE EDITION Luxembourg PRIDE 2024 will feature a Rainbow Edition event in the UNESCO Old Town basement, showcasing top LGBTQIA+ artists. The Boil'r Room setup will include a video shoot with Secret Music Sessions, encouraging colorful and queer outfits. Participants at the Rainbow Edition event are invited to show off their dance moves and enjoy a night of unity and respect. Light effects and a vibrant atmosphere will make this a memorable experience, so don’t forget your sunglasses! #LuxembourgPride #Pride2024 #CelebrateDiversity #LoveIsLove #LuxembourgPride2024 #TogetherInUnityProudInDiversity

On the second day of #LuxembourgPrideWeek2024, we have the following events for you: 19:00 PM - QUEER MOVIE NIGHT: VICTIM In collaboration with queer loox, the queer-feminist cinema club, and Cercle Cité, we present the neo-noir film "Victim" by Basil Dearden, now considered a milestone in British film history. Lawyer Melville Farr (Dirk Bogarde) takes up the case of a worker who is blackmailed for being homosexual at the cost of derailing his promising career. Now considered a classic of British film history, the film was the first of its kind in Great Britain to address gayness explicitly and deal with it in an open and emphatic manner, and it is largely credited with liberalising attitudes towards homosexuality in Great Britain and its later decriminalisation in 1967. 19:00 PM - WEBINAR via ZOOM: INTRODUCTION TO SEX AND GENDER DIVERSITY Discussing the complexities of gender identity and the challenges faced by intersex and transgender individuals in Luxembourg. Gain insights and ask questions. Please register by email at itgl.contact@gmail.com. #LuxembourgPride #Pride2024 #CelebrateDiversity #LoveIsLove #LuxembourgPride2024 #TogetherInUnityProudInDiversity

On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the Pride program continues with multiple social events, a reading and a panel discussion! 16:00 - THE BRITISH EMBASSY INVITES - EQUALITEA A first of a kind, one of the biggest supporters of the local LGBTIQ+ community, i.e. the British Embassy, is opening their doors for a nice afternoon networking event, all in the theme of diversity and inclusion. Come and mingle with the local community, get to know new people and exchange on what diversity and inclusion means to you and how we can improve this together. Signing up is obligatory for security reasons! 19:00 - DIVA STORYTELLING Séraphine Mirage welcomes you to her library of wonders, full of queer stories to move your very hearts. She covers many known stories into new, inclusive alternatives to woo your hearts. Moreover, she has spared no effort to translate them all in Luxembourgish to make them a true piece of wonder. The event takes place in the Library in Esch. 19:00 - CONFERENCE PRIDE UNFILTERED: KINK, CONSENT AND POLITICAL VISIBILITY The Pride week would not be complete without a panel discussion. Let's throw all the conventional topics out of the window and dive deeper into the origins of pride, how we can create more political visibility, while at the same time offering a safe pride where everyone feels welcome and secured and the place of kink in the midst of all of this. Interested to know the different views or do you want to share your thoughts as well? Then join us at the Rainbow Center! The event will will be held in English. #LuxembourgPride #Pride2024 #CelebrateDiversity #LoveIsLove #LuxembourgPride2024 #TogetherInUnityProudInDiversity

On Monday, July 8, 2024, we will kick off the official program of Luxembourg Pride 2024 with our traditional memorial ceremony! 19:00 - COMMEMORATION CEREMONY LGBTIQ+ people have been marginalized for centuries and are often still a victim to social hate and crimes. Today, we want to take a moment to honour those people who weren’t as fortunate as we are and show them our respect for the path that they freed for us. Take part in the guided tours in the National Museum of Resistance on „Forgotten victims“ and a reception after the official ceremony. 17:00, 19:30, 20:30 - GUIDED TOURS The exhibition tells the stories of people who were marginalized and socially excluded even before the German occupation. These include individuals who are poor, homeless, or have a different lifestyle or culture. It also encompasses people of colour, those belonging to religious minorities, or whose sexual orientation or identity does not align with the societal moral values. Additionally, people with disabilities are not to be forgotten. The Nazi ideology regarded them as „subhumans“ or „harmful elements.“ During the occupation of Luxembourg, they lost their rights and human dignity, were persecuted, forcibly sterilized, and even murdered. Guided tour in english: 17:00-18:30 Guided tour in luxembourgish: 19:30-20:00 Guided tour in french: 20:00-21:30

This year, the Pride movement in Luxembourg is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Over the past quarter-century, not only has the program evolved, but the queer community has also become significantly more diverse. To celebrate this milestone, we are commemorating Pride under the theme "Together in unity, proud in diversity"! Discover the events we have in store for you this year in our program! Enjoy! #LuxembourgPride #Pride2024 #CelebrateDiversity #LoveIsLove #LuxembourgPride2024 #TogetherInUnityProudInDiversity