Roma Pride
The grand LGBTQIA+ pride parade in the heart of the Capital
About Roma Pride
Roma Pride: Pride marching through the Capital
Roma Pride is the most significant event in the Capital's LGBTQIA+ calendar and one of the most attended Pride marches in Italy. Every June, tens of thousands of people—reaching over a million in the busiest years—parade through the streets of Rome's historic center to demand rights, equality, and freedom. The event is organized by the Mario Mieli Homosexual Culture Circle, a historic Roman association that launched the first Italian Pride on June 28, 1994, and has spent over thirty years promoting civil rights and fighting all forms of discrimination.
A parade through Rome's iconic landmarks
The Grand Parade traditionally departs from Piazza della Repubblica in the early afternoon, passing by some of the city's most famous sights: Piazza dei Cinquecento, Via Cavour, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Via Merulana, and the Colosseum area, before concluding at the Baths of Caracalla. The procession is brought to life by a long line of floats, each curated by LGBTQIA+ associations, collectives, venues, and organizations, featuring music, performances, and choreography that turn the streets into an open-air festival.
Politics and celebration combined
Roma Pride is more than just a festive parade; it is a political demonstration. Each edition features a slogan that summarizes the community's demands, ranging from combating discrimination and violence to the full recognition of rainbow families. Along the route, speeches are interspersed with appearances by godmothers and ambassadors from the world of Italian music and entertainment, who lend their voices to the cause of civil rights.
The Pride Croisette and cultural program
A rich cultural program revolves around the parade: the Pride Croisette, hosted at the Baths of Caracalla, offers weeks of free events—concerts, book presentations, theatrical performances, queer cinema, talks, and DJ sets—transforming Roma Pride into a city-wide festival that lasts nearly a month.
An event for Rome and the Lazio region
With its extraordinary turnout, Roma Pride has become an event that attracts visitors from all over Italy and abroad, contributing to Rome's image as an open and welcoming city. The event is part of the broader Onda Pride calendar, but in Rome, it takes on a unique dimension thanks to the stunning backdrop provided by the Capital's monuments. It takes place within the territory of the Municipality of Rome, in the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, and is the most important rainbow event in the Lazio region.
Roma Pride — edition 2026
Roma Pride 2026
The Roma Pride 2026, now in its 32nd edition, returned on Saturday, June 20, to color the Capital's historic center with its Grand Parade. The gathering of associations and floats was set for 3:00 PM at Piazza della Repubblica, with the parade departing at 3:30 PM and arriving around 7:00 PM at the Baths of Caracalla. Rome's Mayor, Roberto Gualtieri, marched at the head of the procession.
The edition's slogan, "The Republic belongs to those who inhabit it", relaunched themes of participation, equality, and citizenship. Organized by the Mario Mieli Homosexual Culture Circle, the Pride featured three godmothers—leading figures in Italian music: Levante, Francesca Michielin, and Margherita Vicario—in support of the LGBTQIA+ community's demands. The parade was brought to life by 30 floats.
Programme Roma Pride 2026
Saturday, June 20 — The Grand Parade
The heart of Roma Pride 2026 was the Grand Parade on Saturday, June 20. Gathering at 3:00 PM in Piazza della Repubblica, the parade departed at 3:30 PM and arrived around 7:00 PM at the Baths of Caracalla, near Piazzale Numa Pompilio.
- 2026 Theme: "The Republic belongs to those who inhabit it"
- Godmothers: Levante, Francesca Michielin, and Margherita Vicario
- Floats: 30 floats
- Mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri at the head of the parade
The Route
- Piazza della Repubblica (start)
- Viale Luigi Einaudi
- Piazza dei Cinquecento
- Via Cavour
- Piazza dell'Esquilino
- Via Liberiana
- Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore
- Via Merulana
- Largo Brancaccio
- Via Giovanni Lanza
- Via degli Annibaldi
- Via Nicola Salvi
- Piazza del Colosseo
- Via Celio Vibenna
- Via di San Gregorio
- Piazza di Porta Capena
- Viale delle Terme di Caracalla / Piazzale Numa Pompilio (finish)
Pride Croisette — May 28 to June 20 at the Baths of Caracalla
Now in its tenth edition and under the artistic direction of Daniele Palano, the Pride Croisette is the cultural program of Roma Pride: nearly a month of free events at the Baths of Caracalla, including book presentations, theatrical performances, concerts (featuring jazz for the first time), talks, queer cinema (nine screenings), DJ sets, stand-up comedy, and clubbing nights.
Announced guests included: BigMama, Margherita Vicario (opening on May 28), Federica Cacciola, Fabio Canino, Serena Bortone, Marco Bianchi, and Pierluca Mariti. There was also space for political talks with Elly Schlein, Giuseppe Conte, Nicola Fratoianni, Riccardo Magi, and Maurizio Landini.
Highlights Roma Pride 2026
- The Grand Parade from Piazza della Repubblica to the Baths of Caracalla, with 30 floats
- Godmothers Levante, Francesca Michielin, and Margherita Vicario
- The 2026 theme "The Republic belongs to those who inhabit it"
- Mayor Roberto Gualtieri at the head of the parade
- Free Pride Croisette at the Baths of Caracalla, from May 28 to June 20
Prices Roma Pride 2026
Practical information — Roma Pride
How to get there
The parade's meeting point, Piazza della Repubblica, is served by the Repubblica metro station (Line A) and is just a short walk from Roma Termini railway station, which is accessible via regional trains, high-speed trains, and connections from Fiumicino and Ciampino airports. Given the closure of numerous streets in the center, using public transport is highly recommended.
Traffic
During the parade, many streets in the historic center are closed to traffic, and several bus lines are diverted. It is advisable to check updates from Roma Servizi per la Mobilità before traveling.
Admission
Participation in the parade is free and open to everyone, as are the events at the Pride Croisette at the Baths of Caracalla.
Contacts
Circolo di Cultura Omosessuale Mario Mieli — email [email protected], tel. +39 06 5413985, website www.romapride.it.
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Where does it take place — Roma Pride
Da Piazza della Repubblica alle Terme di Caracalla
Piazza della Repubblica, 00185 Roma