It had been canceled at the very last minute due to a historic heat wave in late June. But Paris Pride is getting its revenge: the Pride Parade is definitely back this year, with a brand-new date that completely changes the event’s season.
An eventful 2026 edition, marked by a heat wave and a last-minute postponement
A quick look back: originally scheduled for June 27, right in the middle of the traditional Pride Month, the 49th Pride Parade had to be canceled just two days before it was set to take place, following a decision by the police prefecture, as temperatures in Paris were nearing 40°C. This unprecedented decision also led to the cancellation of other events that same week, such as the Solidays festival.
After several weeks of negotiations amid a particularly busy Parisian calendar (Céline Dion, the Pope’s visit, Rock en Seine, the Fête de l’Humanité…),Inter-LGBT, the march’s organizer, finally announced the long-awaited new date: Paris Pride will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
The route and schedule for this new edition
Meet at 1:30 p.m. at Place d’Italie in the 13th arrondissement, the traditional starting point of the parade. The march will then proceed alongAvenue des Gobelins, Rue Monge, Boulevard Saint-Germain, and then Boulevard Henri IV via the Pont de Sully, before crossing Place de la Bastille and heading up Boulevard Beaumarchais to Boulevard du Temple, with the finish scheduled at Place de la République.
As every year, the parade’s arrival will give way to the traditional main stage, featuring artists and speakers, to bring this day of mobilization to a close in a decidedly festive atmosphere. As always, the entire event remains completely free.
An event that…
While the date has changed, the spirit of the event remains intact: this march remains one of the largest LGBTQIA+ gatherings in France, driven since 1977 by demands for equal rights and visibility for LGBTQIA+ communities. This year’s event is all the more symbolic, given the rise of anti-gender movements across Europe.
📍 Location: Starts at Place d’Italie, ends at Place de la République, Paris
📆 Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 1:30 p.m.
🎟️ Admission: free and open to all