Cape Town is gearing up for its biggest Pride celebration yet, with the 2025 Pride Parade and Mardi Gras promising a vibrant spectacle of inclusivity and diversity.
Cape Town is preparing for one of its most anticipated events of the year—the Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras 2025—which promises to light up the city on Saturday, 1 March. Known for its spectacular blend of vibrant celebrations, diversity, and inclusivity, this year’s Pride festival is set to be the largest the city has ever seen, attracting LGBTQIA+ communities and allies from across the globe.
With a theme of ‘Rainbow ID’, the 2025 Cape Town Pride Parade will unite Africa’s rainbow community, showcasing the diversity of the city and the people who call it home. Organizers are making sure that the event will be a standout moment, not only for local LGBTQIA+ individuals but also for international visitors eager to join in the revelry. From 6 February, the Pride Festival will kick off with a series of exciting events leading up to the main parade. While more details on these events will be released soon, one highlight already confirmed is the Mr & Miss Cape Town Pride Pageant scheduled for 8 February at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone. This glamorous event is set to celebrate some of the brightest stars in Cape Town’s LGBTQIA+ community. On 1 March, the streets of Cape Town will come alive with color as the Pride March takes center stage. As always, participation in the march will be free, encouraging people of all backgrounds to come together and express their support for equality, love, and respect. The parade will wind its way through the city, culminating in the highly anticipated Mardi Gras celebration at the Green Point Track. The Mardi Gras is where the festivities truly come to life. For those looking to immerse themselves in a full day of entertainment, live performances, DJs, and fabulous dancing, this is the place to be. The Pride Village Market will feature a range of LGBTQIA+ merchandise, food stalls, bars, and refreshment stations, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy
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