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Porta Venezia, the heart of the gay district in Milan, hosts “Pride Square” along with one of the stylish and sexiest pride parades in Europe.
The Milano Pride is a parade and festival held at the end of June each year in Milan, Italy, to celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their allies.
- Are you visiting Milan? Stay in the Porta Venezia district, home to the city’s bustling gay bar scene and take a taxi to the club. Stay at the World hotel Cristoforo Colombo, rated “Fabulous” by guests, just steps from the bars with opulent rooms and perfect location.
The Event
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates, Typically late June.
- Milan is one of the cities displaying the widest variety of LGBT friendly clubs in Italy, but the week with the greatest amount of LGBT friendly events is the week of Milano Gay Pride.
- Events include a series of cultural events, circuit parties, a pride square hosting concerts and shows and a vibrant and colorful parade combining a political and party atmosphere.
- Pride Week takes place in the city centre. During that week, many gay cultural events take place mainly in Casa dei Diritti (House of Rights).
- The parade takes place on the last Saturday of the event. For the best views and energy, arrive early at Piazza XXV Aprile or streets lined with open spaces for floats and crowds.
Milan Pride Square
- Awaiting dates, Typically Wednesday to Saturday – Porta Venezia, the heart of the gay district in Milan, hosts “Pride Square” where vendors sell food and drink with live concerts and performances. Previous events have attracted more than 150,000 people to the parade and after parties.
- Milan Pride Square takes place in Lazzaretto, Lavater, Santa Francesca Romana: a festival of events in three squares in Porta Venezia with talks, debates, art and culture, as well as spaces dedicated to health and prevention.
- Stay close to the square and the pride events at the World Hotel Cristoforo Colombo, highly-rated for its breakfasts and location.
Milan Pride Main Event
- Saturday – Awaiting dates – The parade will start from Piazza Repubblica at 4:00 pm to then continue along Via della Liberazione, Via Melchiorre Gioia, the Bastioni di Porta Nuova, piazza XXV Aprile, the Bastioni di Porta Volta and viale Elvezia, until it arrives in front of the Arena where the parade on foot will cross the park to reach the Arco della Pace , where the grand finale event will take place.
- The parade kicks off at 16.00 and ends several hours later, finishing with a speeches, live acts and after party.
- Porta Venezia / Piazza Repubblica areas are ideal for observing the parade kickoff and Pride Square’s lively festival atmosphere.
- Near Arco della Pace, you’ll find the grand finale, with performances and speeches in a park setting .
- Upgrade your Milan trip and party like a fashionista at the Château Monfort, one of the city’s best boutique hotels in the historic quarter.
Parade After Party
- On stage, from 6:30 pm until midnight, numerous guests and music for a great celebration of freedom, open to everyone
Milan Gay Parites
- Milan is home to some of Italy’s biggest one-off, weekly and special edition parties. Most clubs are a 15-20 minute drive from the gay bars in the centre of Milan.
- Saturday 28th June 2025 – Cox Milan – A unique pride event and also marking the arrival of the Summer Season in Torre Del Lago.
- One Way Club – Popular Friday/Saturday night party at Bar Fiorani.
- Vogue Ambition – A mix of over-the-top shows, Italian and international pop on weekends at Q Club.
- Fluid Party – Pop-up party created by legendary DJ Phil Romano.
- La Boum – Sexy guys, great music and guest DJs in a cool industrial wharehouse.
Gay Milan – Popular Venues
Unsurprisingly, the most vibrant part of Milan during Pride is located along the city’s gay bars in Porta Venezia. The following bars are some of the most popular:
- Leccomilano – un Buco di bar is one of the city’s top gay attractions. Its creative cocktails with allusive names are made from biological products by expert bartenders. The bar is a hot spot, especially at weekends when it hosts several theme parties with guest DJs.
- Mono Bar – Retro gay cocktail bar with an international allure as visitors chill on vintage furniture, enjoy excellent cocktails and listen to curated music by local DJs.
- NoLoSo – Located in Northern Loreto, NoLoSo is a colourful gay bar featuring a nightly aperitivo buffet, Sunday brunch & weekend DJs.
- Club Plastic – Iconic gay disco since the 80s known for its posh vibe and alternative artists and stars.
- Bar Basso – The hottest bar in town for everyone. Neither new nor trendy, its pink interior, mirrored walls and chandeliers remain unchanged for decades. Famous for its Negroni Sbagliato, a twist on the classic. In place of gin, though, the Sbagliato version uses sparkling wine.
Milan Pride Week
- Featuring parties, events, concerts and cultural activities.
- Awaiting dates – The Porta Romana neighborhood which, thanks to Serravalle Designer Outlet , becomes The District of Joy with a schedule full of events.
- For seven days , meetings, dance performances, yoga sessions, concerts and shows are held around Ravizza Park , all open to the public and free.
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Milan is one of the cities that displays the widest variety of LGBT friendly clubs in Italy. Most of the busiest gay bars and clubs are mostly are in the Porta Venezia District. This central area is close to the gay venues on Via Sammartini and Corso Buenos Aires, Milan’s most important shopping area. Transport links at the Central Station make it easy to get around the city.
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