EuroPride Valletta 2023: A Celebration of Diversity and Inclusivity in Malta

EuroPride Valletta 2023 was one of the biggest events of the year in Malta, attracting thousands of visitors from all over Europe and beyond. Last year, the European festival celebrated its 27th anniversary and was held in Malta’s capital city of Valletta from 7th to 17th September 2023.

EuroPride is a pan-European event that takes place in a different city each year and brings together the LGBTQ+ community, allies, and supporters from all over the world. The festival is a celebration of diversity, equality, and inclusivity, and is an opportunity for people to come together, celebrate their differences, and show their support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Malta has been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ rights in Europe and has been making great strides in recent years to promote equality and inclusivity. The country was the first in Europe to ban conversion therapy and has been leading the way in advocating for marriage equality and transgender rights. This made Malta the perfect host for EuroPride 2023, and a symbol of hope and progress for the LGBTQ+ community.

Last year’s Malta Pride Week festival was packed with a variety of events, including concerts, parades, parties, and cultural activities. The main highlight of the festival was the Pride Parade, which took place on 16th September and saw participants marching through the streets of Valletta, showing their support for the LGBTQ+ community. The parade attracted thousands of participants and spectators, and will be a vibrant and colourful display of unity and solidarity.

In addition to the Pride Parade, EuroPride Valletta 2023 also featured a wide range of cultural events and activities, including film screenings, theatre performances, and exhibitions. There was also a series of workshops, conferences, discussions, aimed at educating and raising awareness about the LGBTQ+ community and its struggles. The festival provided a platform for artists, activists, and thought leaders to come together and share their experiences, stories, and ideas. The event also featured plenty of parties and events hosted at some of the island’s hottest party locations.

One of the key objectives of EuroPride is to promote diversity and inclusivity, and to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Each year, Malta Pride Week provides a safe and welcoming space for people to express themselves freely, and to celebrate their individuality. It also serves as a platform to challenge the negative attitudes and discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community, and to promote equality and respect for all. And we at AX Hotels, promise the same.

AX Hotels prides itself on its inclusive values and promises to ensure that your stay is memorable for all the right reasons. With 7 hotels in key locations around the island, we ensure all our guests can expereince Malta Pride Week in comfort and style.

Whether you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, or simply someone who wants to show their support, Malta Pride Week is an opportunity to come together, celebrate diversity, and promote equality and inclusivity. Sunny Malta is the perfect host for gay-friendly festivals, and all of us at AX Hotels look forward to continue welcoming visitors from all over the world to our beautiful island for such events.