Gozo will be donning its rainbow colours this Saturday, the 7th of September,to celebrate the 3rd Annual Gozo Pride March as the island continues to uphold its commitment to equality.
LGBTI+ Gozo explained that “this year’s celebration is especially meaningful as it coincides with Malta’s remarkable milestone of 20 Years of Pride – two decades of embracing love, diversity, and the resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community.”
LGBTI+ Gozo said that it is proud to stand in solidarity with the Gozitan community as we celebrate a day dedicated to love, diversity, and acceptance.
The day begins with the first Gozo Pride Village hosted by LGBTI+ Gozo. From 10am to 5pm, Villa Rundle Gardens in Victoria will be transformed into a colourful gathering of LGBTQIA+ NGOs, local artisans, and advocates, where participants can get information about services, connect with the community, and purchase Pride merchandise in preparation for the march. The Village will conclude with a performance from Gozo-native and drag artist Olivia Lilith at 4:30pm.
The Gozo Pride March will begin at 6pm on Triq Repubblika, just outside Arkadia, and makes its way up to Independence Square. LGBTI+ Gozo said it will be joined by fellow activists and NGOs, along with the community to stand in solidarity for inclusivity, acceptance, and unity.
The march will culminate in Independence Square and following the march, the festivities will continue at La Grotta with the official Pride Afterparty hosted by ARC, starting at 8pm. Tickets can be found on the official Malta Pride website.
LGBTI+ Gozo said that it “remains devoted to the well-being of our community and reminds LGBTQIA+ people and their families that we offer free counselling services to our members.”
It added that, “this initiative ensures that everyone has access to compassionate support in a safe and welcoming environment, and if you or someone you know is interested in accessing this service, please contact +356 9935 6622 or servicelgbtigozo@gmail.com [1] ”
For more information, please contact lgbtigozo@gmail.com [2]
Photo: Gozo Pride March 2023