Alicante celebrates Pride Week with a vibrant programme of cultural, sporting and festive events
🏳️🌈 From July 14 to 19, the city will host a series of events in support of the LGBTIQ+ community
"Alicante con Orgullo": A week dedicated to visibility, culture and equality
The City Council of Alicante, together with the main LGBTIQ+ associations in the city, have presented a rich programme of events dedicated to Alicante Pride Week , which will take place from 14 to 19 July .
The main goal of the festival is to promote equality, respect for diversity and support for local communities through art, sports and collective events.
🔹 What will happen during Pride Week?
📚 Cultural program
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July 14, 19:00
The documentary film "Invertidos" (House of the Mediterranean) is a look at the history of the persecution of the LGBTI community during the dictatorship. -
July 14, 19:00
Presentation of the book "FIAT LUX" in the bookstore 80 Mundos - about the history and philosophy of trans-identities. -
July 14, 19:00
El Pollito at Casa del Libro is a touching and satirical story about memory and identity. -
July 15, 19:00
Homage to Toni Forat , a well-known activist, in the El Claustro building. -
July 16, 19:00
An evening of LGTBI cinema, dance and music at Caja Negra, Las Cigarreras. -
July 17, 19:00
Theater Drag show “Pakita & Laca Udilla” (Caja Negra, Las Cigarreras). -
July 17, 19:00
Presentation of the De Mar a Mar foundation – support for elderly LGBTIQ+ people (at Canibal Pub).
🌱 Environmental initiative
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July 16, 19:30
Cala Cantalar Beach : voluntary action to collect waste and be environmentally conscious.
🏐 Sports and tourism
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July 18, 20:00
Beach Volleyball Tournament in San Juan Beach - Sport, inclusion and support for safe spaces.
🎉 Festive events
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July 18, 21:00
LGTBI party "Hoguera Los Ángeles" - open-air celebration (Explanada de Teulada). -
July 19, 19:00
Main Event: Manifestation and Gala Fiesta
— The procession will start from Plaza Luceros and end at Plaza Ayuntamiento.
— The program includes: 16 artists, more than 4 hours of live show and a festive atmosphere .
— Around 25,000 people are expected to participate.
🗣️ Voice of the administration
Begona Leon , Head of the Department of Social Policy:
"We strive to make being yourself in Alicante not an act of bravery, but the norm. This week is not only about fun, but also about respect, equality and the right to identity."
🤝 Organizers
- Associations: Alicante Entiende, Diversitat, Entendemos LGTBI
- Municipality of Alicante
- Supporting local businesses and cultural initiatives