As with every year in various parts of France,
Pride is held at different times of the summer. This year, the Pink Parade in
Nice takes place on Saturday, August 4, 2018.
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Like the charms of France itself, what seems to
make each of these Pride celebrations special is that they are community
driven. The city of Nice for the Pink Parade is the central location for the
weekend of events with those coming from as far away as Saint Tropez, Marseille,
Paris and many other locations and countries.
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Although it is not sponsored by big corporations
like one might experience in other major centers around the world, the heart of
the community can be seen in the joys on the faces of the thousands that attend
every year.
Everyone this year will gather at the Square
Head - Tête Carrée (pont Barla/St Jean-Baptiste) and between Rue Defly at 16H30
with the march starting at 17H. Basically just look for the crowds.
In Nice for the Pink Parade, everyone is welcome to join the short procession
as one. Expect to see people of every age and gender with lots of colorful
attire, music and smiles; it is simply one of the best atmospheres to be
around.
Shortly afterwards, at 19H there will be a free
(and secure) ‘Pink Drink’ outdoor dance party at the MAMAC until midnight with
various local DJ’s followed by an evening of entertainment and special events
at all the various associations, bars, restaurants and nightclubs throughout
the city.
A big thank you needs to go out to all the
organizers who year after year still have to push for this important occasion
to go forward, as in this day and age there is plenty of basic rights
violations including assaults, discrimination, etc., all on a daily basis
around the world.
And
remember, beyond our differences there are our values. Freedom Equality
Fraternity…It is not negotiable.
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