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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
James Litston

The best Pride celebrations in Europe, from DJs and drag queens in Lisbon to street parties in Stockholm

There are Pride celebrations taking place all over Europe from June onwards - (Gemma Parker)

With Pride season fast approaching, you might be wondering where to head to for sequins, sunshine and serious fun this summer. Expedia’s Summer Travel Outlook survey recently revealed that 54 per cent of LGBT+ Brits plan to attend a Pride event this year. For city breaks, the travel booking site found that Amsterdam, Paris and Barcelona were the most sought-after destinations, while London, Brighton and Manchester were considered the most LGBT+ welcoming in the UK by those surveyed.

So, where are the best parties, celebrations and events taking place in Europe? From Berlin to Brighton, these cities are proudly wearing the rainbow flag this summer. So if you plan to party hard this Pride season, choose one (or more) of these headline events.

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