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Spain Launches Pride Celebrations to Mark 20 Years of Marriage Equality

Marking 20 years of same-sex marriage, activists stage cultural events to demand stronger regional protections for LGTBI+ rights.

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Overview

  • At Avilés’ Pride rally, 13 organizations including UGT and CC OO backed calls for a regional LGTBI+ law to safeguard rights.
  • Madrid’s suburbs have painted streets in rainbow colors and planned events ranging from speeches and choir performances to museum tours and taxi flag distributions.
  • Upcoming highlights include a water-themed LGTB party in Arganda del Rey and a DragBaret show featuring Gala Von Rich in Fuenlabrada.
  • Communities in Leganés and Getafe will host drag workshops and a commemorative film screening to celebrate the anniversary and promote visibility.
  • A final march in Madrid on July 5 under the slogan ‘20 años avanzando en derechos: ni un paso atrás’ aims to reaffirm commitment to LGTBI+ protections.