Tel Aviv’s annual Pride Festival runs this year (2023) – and we’ve picked out some of the must-see events you’ll want to attend!
For the first time, the legendary Tel Aviv Pride is spread over two days, with the official parade starting at the beach in the early evening of Thursday, June 8th. The official outdoor party is set to run on its usual Friday lunchtime kickoff, in the afternoon of Friday, June 9th.
The Thursday event is the showcase of the week in Israel’s (the world’s?) Gay Capital, and is expected to attract a huge crowd, with some of the thousands who missed out over Corona back for some fun…
Some of the highlights to catch at this year’s Pride Festival (note that we’ll update the list with some of the best pride parties as they are announced:
- Wigstock, the annual drag festival held at Meir Garden, which includes some of Israel’s very best drag artists. To Be Confirmed.
- June 8: Tel Aviv Pride Parade, running down Tel Aviv promenade during the evening, expect drag shows, floats, marching groups and some thumping, uplifting music.
- June 9: Pride Parade Party, Yehoshua Park, north Tel Aviv, from noon. This festive celebration wraps up Pride Week, with special performances and DJs attracting thousands of spectators and participants.
For more details, see the official Facebook page.
For a taste of the action, here’s what awaits…