Rome Gay Pride 2023

Rome Pride 2023

Rome is one of Europe’s great cities and the annual gay pride festivities are truly spectacular. The Eternal City includes a lively parade and plenty of celebrations.

• Heading to Rome for Pride? Stay close to the gay street right by the Colosseum. Stay at the Princeps Boutique Hotel, rated “Superb” by guests with high-ceiling, stylish rooms, delicious breakfasts and perfect location.

Pride in the Eternal City

• Despite being home to the Vatican, there is no stopping this event which has been running since 1994. The first World Pride took place in Rome in 2000 and the event has grown to attract more than 80,000 visitors.
• The Rome Gay Pride Parade typically takes place over the second weekend in June with the parade starting on the Saturday afternoon drawing thousands of spectators and participants.

Rome Pride Parade

• Saturday, June 10th 2023 – Rome Gay Pride involves an impressive parade of colorful floats, DJs, and dancers, traveling from Piazza della Repubblica until Piazza Venezia and the Roman Forum, passing by world famous landmarks including the Colosseum.
• Stay close to all the pride celebrations at the H10 Palazzo Galla, rated “Wonderful” by guests with spacious rooms and one of the best located hotels in the city, steps from the top attractions.

Rome Pride After Party – Rock Me Pride

• Saturday, June 10th 2023 – Rome’s official pride after party is hosted by international rock festival “Rock in Roma“. Imagine a “Queer Woodstock” with more than 50 different artists.
• The event is hosted at Ippodromo Capannelle from 8 pm, an outdoor concert arena with a large stage and capacity for 45,000 people.
• The party is a 30-minute drive from the gay bars close to the Colosseum.

Splash – Waterpark Night Party

• Saturday, June 10th 2023 – From 7 pm to 2 am , Splash, Rome’s popular “Pop-up” party presents a evening Pool Party at the CINECITTA’ WORLD, a stunning waterpark just 30-minutes drive from the centre of Rome.

Rome Pride Park & Events

• From June 2nd- La Pride Croisette Daily from 18:00 at the Giardino delle Terme di Traiano; Enjoy Music, arts, shows and more during the Pride week in Rome. Free entry.
• With around 11 hectares, Giardino delle Terme di Traiano park is a gem of the Monti district and a real “archaeological garden”, from whose terraces and avenues it is possible to enjoy amazing close up views of the Colosseum and Palatine Hill.
• The park is close to the gay bars by the Colosseum.
• Stay close to the party at the “Fabulous” rated Hotel Lancelot, featuring spacious air conditioned rooms with balconies.

Muccassassina Circuit Party

• Muccassassina’s the city’s most famous gay club hosts legendary Pride club nights.

GIAM Circuit Party

• Saturday June 10th –  GIAM is one of the biggest gay parties held in Rome and is one of the city’s biggest seasonal Saturday night parties.
• They host a special edition of their outdoor Summer Event at EUR Social Park.

Manicomo

• Saturday June 10th – Pride After Party by Manicomio, at one of Rome’s most famous clubs, Frutta E Verdura with inernational guest DJs, from 11.30 pm until late.

The Gay Street Parties

• Head to the gay street,  Via San Giovanni in Laterano, after the main pride parade where you will find the city’s gay bars and clubs hosting special events and parties to keep the celebrations going well into the night.
• The entire street becomes an open air party.

Where to stay during Rome Pride

Book your hotel in advance as Rome is a busy city throughout the year and one of the most expensive in Europe.

Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action, parade and parties:

J.K. Place Roma,    Hotel Artemide,    UNA Hotel Roma,   Yes Hotel