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Mariahilfer Street Festival: Celebrate diversity with Vienna Pride 2025!
On June 7, 2025, the street festival in Mariahilf will celebrate the start of Vienna Pride Week with the motto “the other way around is not wrong”.
Mariahilfer Street Festival: Celebrate diversity with Vienna Pride 2025!
On June 7, 2025, Esterhazygasse in the Mariahilf district of Vienna will be the setting for theMariahilfer street festival, this year's motto“It’s not wrong the other way around”stands. This festival marks the official start of Vienna Pride Week and sends a clear signal for diversity, acceptance and inclusion in our city. District head Markus Rumelhart emphasizes: “Human rights are universal and indivisible,” which underlines the importance of the event.
The street festival not only represents the social visibility of the LGBTI community, but also the district motto“Together in Mariahilf”. Not only does the colorful diversity of the city come together here, but it also creates a space for exchange and education. The spirit of the community is high and you can tell that something is happening.
A colorful stage program for everyone
The stage program offers an entertaining and informative offering from 2 p.m. The highlight of the day will be the performance of the Viennese band Cross radio who will take the stage at 5:40 p.m. This band combines pop with clear socio-political statements and is sure to spice up the mood in the neighborhood.
Many community associations will be represented with information stands. Here visitors can find out about topics such as gender identity, sexual orientation and social challenges. In addition, a low-threshold exchange is promoted that provides a framework for discussions.
A look beyond the borders
Despite the celebrations in Vienna, it is important to consider the situation of LGBTI communities worldwide. Loud Amnesty International Countries like Iraq have a law that punishes same-sex relationships with up to 15 years in prison. In other parts of the world, such as Uganda and Hungary, the LGBTI community also encounters significant discrimination and violence. This knowledge, supplemented by reports of suppressed Pride demonstrations in Turkey, shows that the fight for rights is far from over.
At the same time, there are also positive developments, for example in Namibia and Greece, where progress has been made in the recognition of LGBTI rights. This gives hope and motivates us to fight for an open and respectful society in Vienna too.
In that sense it willMariahilfer street festivalbe a place where diversity is celebrated. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting event on June 7th and set an example for a fairer and more open future!