It includes rich talks, film screenings, theater performances, visual exhibitions and concerts with renowned artists.
Tomorrow, Friday 21/6, the curtain rises on the events of the pan-European “festival of pride”. EuroPride 2024 At the Theater of Ages, Megalo Alexandrou Avenue, Thessaloniki Beach, with an official opening ceremony at 9 p.m.
According to the organizers, the ceremony will essentially be a big party with performances.
The program of the event, which will end on June 29, will start from HANTH and pass by the White Castle, which will be illuminated in the colors of the rainbow, and will conclude with the statue of Alexander. Major – others include concerts, events, parties, performances, film screenings, theater performances, book launches, art exhibitions, various guided tours and a three-day Human Rights Conference.
EuroPride 2024: Many artists are participating
Cilia Kapsis, who recently represented Cyprus at Eurovision, will take part in the events, while the beach concert of Elena Paparizou, Phoebus Delivoria and Kostis Maravegia is scheduled for June 27. On June 28, Kalomira, Evangelia and Lila will perform on the stage of Europride. Foreign delegations for the festival will also be in Thessaloniki, EuroPride guests Giorgos Kapoutzidis, Fotis Sergoulopoulos, Elena Paparizou, Katerina Stikoudi, Kalomira, Penelope Anastasopoulou, Evangelia, Lila and Fatality dear.
As for the Human Rights Conference, it will be held at the Olympia Theater on June 26-28 with the support of the Thessaloniki International Film Festival, together with national and European institutions. Among others, issues related to marriage equality in Greece and Europe, European civil society, the transgender community today, creating prosperity at the European level, safety at work and education, mental health and wellness, social media, inclusive volunteering, etc. will be raised.
In addition, events for good practices in education (in collaboration with Stegi Onassis and Google) and dialogue with European political families will be held on June 28 at Warehouse D in the port of Thessaloniki, where participants will have the opportunity to network with members. of the European Parliament.
EuroPride 2024, as stated in a statement by its organizers “Europe’s most important annual event for LGBTQI+ visibility and inclusion since 1992. This is the first EuroPride held in Greece and the second in Southeast Europe.”
EuroPride is licensed by the European Pride Organizers Association (www.epoa.eu) and is sponsored by the Municipality of Thessaloniki and the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization. A huge banner was placed on the facade of the municipal building, and an advertising platform was created together with the Tourism Organization.
“The city of Thessaloniki and all local agencies are joining forces to prepare an authentic, exciting, safe and inclusive celebration for all people who look forward to welcoming each of you in a great celebration of love, equality and inclusion.” announcement