More than 120,000 people took part in Belgian Pride on Saturday afternoon, according to the estimate communicated by the Brussels agency visit.brussels at the end of the procession.
The kick-off was given at 1 p.m. at the Mont des arts in front of several thousand people. The procession left around 2:30 p.m. with a giant rainbow flag in the lead. He passed, among other places, by the streets of the Ecuyer, Fripiers, Midi and Lombard before returning around 4:30 p.m. to Mont des Arts.
In the procession, many people felt that it was important to be there this Saturday. “For us, it’s a source of pride to be able to assume”says one person. “When I came out, it went really badly. It’s illogical”says another.
After two years of absence, the Pride returns with the theme “Open”, which calls for more inclusivity, respect and equality for LGBTI + people (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Trans, Intersex and others). “After two years of health crisis, the theme ‘Open’ has become obvious, but ‘Open’ also calls for daring to speak and daring to listen, because in 2022 there should no longer be any taboo around sexuality. or gender identity, highlighted Laurent Mallet, president of the ASBL Pride.
The artist Mustii opened the concerts and the event, notes our journalist on the spot.
A few Ukrainian flags were present in front of the podium, installed on Place de l’Albertine, among the multitude of rainbow banners, in the colors specific to lesbians (red, orange, white, light pink and dark pink) and to trans people ( blue, pink and white).