Mumbai's Pride Month 2025 is a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, featuring a series of events that promote visibility, inclusivity, and unity. The festivities commenced on January 4 and will culminate with the Mumbai Queer Pride Parade on February 1, 2025.
Past Events:
Queer Hugs (January 4): The celebrations began at Juhu Beach, where the queer community extended warm hugs to fellow Mumbaikars, fostering acceptance and understanding.
Film Screening - "Amma’s Pride" & "U for Usha" (January 11): Organized by Gaysi Family, this event showcased queer cinema, highlighting diverse narratives and experiences.
Queer Premier League (QPL) 2025 - Cricket (January 12): A cricket tournament held at SportingLions Sports Turf in Bandra, featuring enthusiastic participation from queer women, non-binary, and trans individuals.
Q Games 2025 (January 12): Hosted at Novotel Hotel, Juhu Beach, this event allowed the community to reminisce about nostalgic games without the shadow of bullying.
Pride Bus: Ride with Pride: Organized by Colour Positive, a BEST bus was transformed into a rolling symbol of freedom and visibility, journeying from Regal Theater to Wilson College.
Yaariyan LGBTQIA+ Flash Mob 2025: A public display of pride that took center stage in public spaces, generating heartwarming reactions.
Upcoming Events:
Trans Lives Matter: A discussion focusing on the rights and recognition of trans individuals.
Anubhav: A Youth Festival: Celebrating queer youth through various cultural and educational activities.
What The Folks: Discussions with the parents of queer persons, fostering understanding and support.
Gulabi Mela: A fair celebrating queer culture with stalls, performances, and more.
Mumbai Queer Pride Parade:
The highlight of the month, the Mumbai Queer Pride Parade, is scheduled for February 1, 2025, from 3 pm to 6 pm, starting from August Kranti Maidan. This parade is a powerful statement of unity and acceptance, promoting visibility and inclusivity.
Free Press Journal
Pride Bomb (February 1): An official post-pride party and fundraiser organized by Salvation Star & IT events in South Mumbai.
As the city gears up for the Mumbai Queer Pride Parade, the month-long festivities continue to spread a message of love, equality, and acceptance, reminding everyone that Mumbai truly is a city for all.
Times of India
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