Paris Pride (Marche des Fiertés) 2026: parade, route & lineup

Dates and details about Paris Pride 2026 are still TBC.

Paris Pride, officially known as the Marche des Fiertés, is France’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebration, attracting hundreds of thousands of participants and spectators from around the world. Organized by Inter-LGBT, the march brings the French capital alive each summer with color, activism, and joy.

While plans for the 2026 edition haven’t been announced yet, here’s what’s typically in store based on past Paris Pride celebrations.

Parade Route and Schedule

The 2026 parade is scheduled to commence at 1:30 PM. While the exact route has yet to be confirmed, previous editions have seen the procession start at Porte de la Villette, proceeding through Avenue Corentin-Cariou, Avenue de Flandre, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, and Boulevard de Magenta, culminating at Place de la République.

Pride Week Events

Leading up to the main event, Paris will host Pride Week. This week-long celebration will feature a variety of events, including cultural exhibitions, panel discussions, and social gatherings throughout the city. Highlights include the Pride Run in Pantin and numerous parties and performances in the Marais district, the heart of Paris' gay scene.

Paris Pride History

Paris Pride, known locally as "Marche des Fiertés LGBT+" (formerly "Gay Pride"), traces its origins to June 1977 when a small group of activists held the first demonstration inspired by the American Stonewall riots. Beginning as a radical political protest during a time when homosexuality was still heavily stigmatized in French society, the early marches faced significant resistance and were attended by just a few hundred participants.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, as the AIDS crisis devastated the community, the march took on additional urgency as both a memorial and a demand for government action. By the late 1990s, with growing social acceptance and landmark legal victories including the passage of civil unions (PACS) in 1999 and eventually marriage equality in 2013, Paris Pride evolved into the massive celebration seen today. The event has grown to attract hundreds of thousands of participants annually, transforming from a radical fringe demonstration into a mainstream cultural institution that brings people together, with the parade winding through central Paris from Montparnasse to Place de la République or the Bastille.

Book Your Stay in Paris

Planning to join the festivities? Book your hotel early for the best deals – check out our list of the best hotels in Paris for gay travelers to ensure you are close to all the events and celebrations.