Fierté Montréal
Annual LGBT event in Montreal, Quebec / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fierté Montréal, also called Montreal Pride, is an annual LGBT pride festival in Montreal, Quebec. The event was founded in 2007 at the initiative of Montreal’s LGBTQ+ communities after the city's prior Pride festival, Divers/Cité, repositioned itself as a general arts and music festival.[1]
Fierté Montréal Montreal Pride | |
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Status | Active |
Genre | Pride festival |
Location(s) | Montreal, Quebec |
Country | Canada |
Years active | 16 |
Inaugurated | 2007 (2007) |
Attendance | 3.4 million entries (2019) |
Website | fiertemtl |
Montreal Pride is one of the largest LGBTQ+ festivals in Canada alongside Pride Toronto, and the largest LGBTQ+ gathering in the francophone world.[2] Active year-round, Montreal Pride supports local LGBTQ+ communities and advocates on behalf of LGBTQ+ people living in countries that are hostile toward LGBTQ+ rights.[2]
Today, Montreal Pride Festival attracts more than 3 million local and international visitors for 11 days of community, cultural, and festive activities including free shows, panels, and the parade.[3]