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Key details
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Parade:
On: Saturday, 21 June 2025
Pride festivities:
On: Saturday, 21 June 2025
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Key features:
- Party in Thessaloniki Pride
- Experience a colorful parade
- Enjoy festive vibes in Thessaloniki
- Uncover Thessaloniki's gay scene
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Significant past events:
EuroPride Thessaloniki 2024
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Plan your stay!
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Celebrate at Thessaloniki Pride
Step into the sun-drenched embrace of Thessaloniki, where ancient myths whisper amidst cobbled streets and rainbow flags flutter against the sapphire Aegean Sea. Thessaloniki Pride, Greece's vibrant LGBTQIA+ celebration, transforms the city into a dazzling tapestry of inclusivity, joyous revelry, and Mediterranean cool. The city made history by hosting EuroPride 2024, a milestone event that brought thousands together in a powerful display of love and unity. As one of the few cities in Europe to have hosted EuroPride, Thessaloniki continues to play a pivotal role in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights across the region.
As one of Europe’s few EuroPride hosts, Thessaloniki holds a special place in queer travel history. Want to explore every city that’s hosted EuroPride over the years? Check out my full guide to EuroPrides through the years for a journey through this iconic pan-European celebration.
Witness the Spectacle
- Pride Opening Ceremony: Ignite your spirit with the captivating Opening Ceremony, featuring electrifying performances, inspiring speeches, and a sense of community that sets the tone for the joyous festivities. Thessaloniki’s Pride celebrations have grown into a cornerstone of LGBTQ+ visibility in Greece, with EuroPride 2024 further cementing its place in the European Pride movement.
- Thessaloniki Pride Parade: Lose yourself in the infectious energy of the Pride Parade, a vibrant procession bursting with dazzling costumes, colorful floats, and passionate cheers as the LGBTQIA+ community and allies march for equality and progress through the historic heart of the city. Whether you attended EuroPride 2024 or are experiencing Thessaloniki Pride for the first time, expect an atmosphere filled with unity, joy, and activism.
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Beyond the Parade and Festival
- Themed Parties: Thessaloniki's nightlife is always buzzing, but during Pride, it reaches new heights. EuroPride 2024 saw some of the biggest LGBTQ+ parties in Greece, and Thessaloniki Pride continues that tradition with exclusive themed events across the city.
- Cultural Exploration: Dive into Thessaloniki’s thriving LGBTQ+ culture with art exhibitions, film screenings, and panel discussions. The city’s commitment to inclusion and visibility has only strengthened since hosting EuroPride, making Thessaloniki Pride an essential stop for anyone wanting to explore LGBTQ+ advocacy and history in Greece.
Join the Movement, Celebrate Freedom
Thessaloniki Pride is more than just a celebration; it's a powerful statement of unity and a call for continued progress. By participating, you're joining a movement that fights for equality, acceptance, and a world where everyone can live freely and authentically. Let your voice be heard, stand in solidarity with the community, and contribute to creating a more inclusive and just society.
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Plan Your Thessaloniki Pride Adventure
Thessaloniki is a welcoming and inclusive city, ready to embrace you with open arms during Pride. Whether you're reliving the magic of EuroPride or attending Thessaloniki Pride for the first time, this city promises an unforgettable celebration of love, pride, and diversity.
Want to experience Thessaloniki beyond the parade?
Consider booking a personalized LGBTQ+ tour with Thenia from BeenThere.eu. As a local LGBTQ+ travel expert, she helped me discover the city’s hidden queer history, buzzing nightlife, and cultural gems. Read more about my experience with Thenia and how to book her in my full EuroPride 2024 blog.
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Uncover Thessaloniki's gay scene
- Ladadika: Venture into the charming labyrinth of Ladadika, known for its colorful houses, independent shops, and vibrant LGBTQIA+-friendly businesses. Explore hidden alleys, sip cocktails in atmospheric bars, and experience the bohemian pulse of this historic district.
- Ano Poli (Upper Town): Immerse yourself in the rich history of Thessaloniki by exploring Ano Poli. Climb the ancient city walls, visit Byzantine churches, and soak up the panoramic views of the city and the Aegean Sea from this elevated vantage point.
- Nea Paralia (New Beach): Escape the urban rhythm and embrace the tranquil beauty of Nea Paralia. Stroll along the scenic promenade, soak up the Mediterranean sun on the sandy beach, or enjoy a refreshing swim in the turquoise waters.
Thenia from BeenThere.eu
26/02/2025 at 8:35 pmHappy Pride stars!🌈🌴❤️
Thessaloniki’s Pride is the biggest street party in Northern Greece and the cutest in the Balkans! The best lesson in acceptance and the most simple form of revolution in the first Orthodox country that legalized same sex marriage. 🫶
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It usually starts at YMCA, we walk (dance) all over the city center, Tsimiski str., in Venizelou str. we turn left and continue on Nikis Avenue dancing next to the ocean with an amazing sunset… until the White Tower which is the landmark of the city! Top experience and unique Pride moment that you cannot find in in any other European city! 💯👯
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At least 10,000 people, children, families, groups will dance to Gaga, Queen B, Madonna, Harry Styles, Sakis Rouvas and Elena Paparizou in a sea of people and a few tracks with amazing DJs to give the rhythm.
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See you there, can’t wait to welcome all of you this June! 🏆🌍🥰
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Relax and enjoy it, follow @thenia.gagalidou and @beenthere.eu for more! 😎