Paris Gay Pride, France

Paris Gay Pride

Place de la Bastille, Paris, France 75004Map

+33 1 4952 4263

Neighborhood: 11th Arrondissement

Overview

This annual festival takes place every summer in June on the streets of Paris. The gay pride parade starts from Montparnasse and ends at Bastille Place down the Boulevard Henri IV. Hundreds of thousands of participants throng the streets during this event. The world's most romantic city comes alive, with lots of color and festive spirit in the air. Join the fun for some crazy partying. Check the website for additional information.

Event Schedule

Start Date

End Date

Time

Sat 06/29/2013

2:00PM

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Paris Gay Pride General Information

Type: Festivals & Fairs
Nearest Train: Bastille
Venue Description:
The storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, signaled the beginning of the French Revolution. It was a highly symbolic event: the prison only held seven prisoners. Once the building had been demolished, the stones were used to build the Pont de la Concorde (Concorde bridge). The signs of this turbulent part of history are engraved on the square. The paving stones of the Boulevard Henri-IV follow the former walls of the prison, and the July Column in the center commemorates the Parisians killed during the uprisings of 1830 and 1848. Formerly a place of violence and crime, this area is now home to trendy bars and cafes, and a modern opera house. A ball, held on the night before July 14's public holiday, marks the anniversary of the Revolution.