The 2011 Rio Gay Pride Parade expects 2 million people for its 16th edition on it's date -Sunday, October 9, 2011 in Copacabana Beach. Spring temperature on the 80's, packed beaches and low prices for airfare and hotels, make it the right time to visit the Cidade Maravilhosa everybody is talking about. Learn more about the Parade and its history.
The theme for this year - Somos Todos Iguais Perante a Paz -Toda Violencia Deve Ser Crimea - aims to equality but now it presents itself with humor playing with the constitution's "We're the same before the Law." Again, is an effort to extend the fight against Homophobia to a federal level. Last year's theme was Against Homophobia, aimed for freedom, happinness and joy of sexual diversity! Rio de Janeiro Governor Mr. Sergio Cabral will be honored for his hard work with the LGBT community against homophobia.
The march is the center piece of an entire month of activities promoted for the 16th Rio de Janeiro Gay Pride Parade. The goal is to give visibility to the LGBT community, celebrating the recognition of their citizenship, in a city that is already worldly known for its great tolerance to the LGBT community.. Check the 16th Rio de Janeiro l Gay Pride Program. Check for LGBT Pride Events around the world
The Rio Gay Pride Parade or "Parada Gay do Rio", as the cariocas say has already a place in the pride calendar: October 9, 2011. If you are wondering what to do before, during and after the parade, where to stay in Rio and, if it’s also maybe a good opportunity to get to know Buzios, Paraty, Sao Paulo and/or Buenos Aires, these pages are for you. Also check for best airfares available and Sign up to receive our complete mini-guide with tips and activities for the event, including a Party Planner
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