Pride March Adelaide September 17, 2008

The concept of a Pride March is the Queer Community and our supporters publicly marching in celebration of pride, courage, solidarity and diversity.

Pride Marches are held the world over and involve community groups and community members marching to promote tolerance, acceptance and affirm the diversity and resilience of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex and Queer (GLBTIQ) communities.

Adelaide’s first Pride March was held in 1973 when homosexuality was still illegal in South Australia. Pride March Adelaide was founded in 2003 following a community meeting and produced Adelaide’s second Pride March in November 2003, the 30th anniversary of the first, as part of the Feast Festival, Adelaide’s annual Queer Cultural Festival.

Pride March Adelaide 2003 attracted over 2,000 participants, and has since grown to be a much anticipated annual celebratory event in the South Australian GLBTIQ calendar.

Official Website: http://www.prideadelaide.org/