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Celebrate Pride Virtually: Top Global Events from Home in 2020

In this unprecedented year for travel, the enduring spirit of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies remains strong.

While Pride festivals worldwide typically inspire globetrotting, current travel advisories prioritize safety, shifting many 2020 celebrations to virtual formats or local events with physical distancing.

Keep your Pride alive. Join global festivities from your couch with these expert-curated highlights, drawn from Travelzoo's travel insights.

1. Global Pride 2020

Global Pride 2020 offers a virtual 24-hour celebration on June 27, streaming worldwide via its website and YouTube. Expect musical performances, speeches, and special presentations for up to 300 million viewers.

Travelzoo Tip: Catch exclusive footage and performances from the late George Michael, courtesy of his estate.

Watch on Global Pride’s YouTube channel or at globalpride2020.org.

2. NYC Pride

Marking the 50th anniversary of the NYC Pride March, NYC Pride goes virtual June 14-18 with rallies, parties, lectures, and more—reaching an estimated 5 million viewers.

Travelzoo Tip: Don't miss the virtual March on June 28, featuring Janelle Monáe, Deborah Cox, Billy Porter, Margaret Cho, and others.

Visit nycpride.org.

3. Pride Toronto

Canada's largest city hosts a free month-long virtual festival honoring LGBT2Q+ rights, showcasing over 100 artists, 14 party collectives, six special events, and 40+ community programs.

Travelzoo Tip: Join the virtual dance party on June 28 (2-4 p.m. ET) for a teased surprise performance.

Explore at pridetoronto.com.

4. Madrid Orgullo

Europe's massive Madrid Pride ('Mado') turns virtual June 28-July 5, commemorating 15 years of same-sex marriage in Spain with special presentations.

Travelzoo Tip: Stream live LGTBI Pride performances on June 28.

See it at madridorgullo.com.

5. Shanghai PRIDE

Mainland China's pioneering Pride festival (since 2009) themes 'Raise the Pride,' starting June 12 with Pride Art celebrations for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.

Travelzoo Tip: Cheer the Pride Run on June 14—follow safety guidelines, check travel advisories, and monitor shpride.com for updates.

Details at shpride.com.

6. Formosa Pride (Taiwan)

Asia's largest Pride parade proceeds in-person October 30-November 1 in Taipei, drawing 80,000 global attendees—weather permitting amid pandemic monitoring.

Travelzoo Tip: Verify updates on the site before traveling; adhere to safety measures and advisories.

Info at formosapride.com/en.


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