Overview

• Tens of thousands attended the 31st Roma Pride parade themed “Fuorilegge” to highlight LGBTQIA+ marginalization in Italy.
• Rose Villain served as madrina and opened the parade with her song “Fuorilegge” aboard the event’s main float.
• Critics including Arcigay and Priot Pride counter-march organizers condemned the parade’s corporate partners for alleged ties to Israel; they also disabled comments on sponsor announcements.
• Participants observed a minute of silence for Gaza and waved Palestinian flags in a display of solidarity with LGBTQIA+ communities under repression.
• Leading Italian politicians, including Mayor Roberto Gualtieri, joined the march to signal official backing for LGBTQIA+ equality.