Benidorm expects around 20,000 visitors at Pride

Benidorm expects around 20,000 visitors at Pride

he pride of benidorm Preparing for a new edition that will attract as expected, Between September 2nd and 9thabout 20 thousand people in the city. This year, as a novelty, the fun and revenge part of the event will be complemented by cultural activities. After the parade, which this year will exceed the record number of floats, singers such as Jorge Gonzalezin which he participated Benidorm Festival.

This is how equality and events advisors come forward, Angela Zaragoza I Jesus ChristThey are both from the People’s Party, the party that governs Marina Baixa with an absolute majority. I was there with them. Santos Torresthe followerLGBTI Tourism Association of BenidormThe three presented a program for this edition of Pride, which, they explained, was created in “synergy with local businesses.” In fact, Most of the celebrations will take place in entertainment venues.in the city’s nightclubs and hotels, according to the council.

After last year’s experience Benidorm Festival He will be present again at Pride with a parade float and with performances by some of the artists who have passed the competition, such as Jorge González, the first confirmed name and who will be joined by other artists in the coming days.

The presence of more musical artists is expected to increase the number of visitors, as in previous additions there was a clear predominance of international artists, especially from Unit of count“Benidorm Pride is in the league of Spain’s top-level Pride festivals, closing the European calendar and gaining quality year after year,” said the event consultant.

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Pride Benidorm parade, with councillors Angela Zaragoza (centre), Jesús Carrobles (right) and Santos Torres, from the Gay Tourism Association, left / Europa Press

toThe show is scheduled to take place on Saturday evening, September 7.There will be more than twenty floats and a variety of vehicles, with a greater participation than in previous years. The route of the last editions will be maintained, leaving at 17.00 from Racó de Loix to continue along the Passeig de Llevant and along the Mediterrani and Aigüera avenues until reaching the Julio Iglesias Hall. After the parade, the main stage concert will take place in the same hall.

The previous days will happen With the partyalso at Julio Iglesias Hall; pool partyAt Marina Resort Hotel; Queen of the Palace At Co Lounge Cafe. Same Saturday after Main stageIt will be the turn After party To Penélope’s nightclub, while Closing ceremony It will move to the Óscar Esplà amphitheatre in the Parc de l’Aigüera. In addition, as usual, there will be daily parties in LGBTI venues in Benidorm’s old quarter.

Exhibition and Cinema Course

As for the first show of Cultural Agenda As for pride, the association’s representative stressed that it “enriches them greatly” and is the “cherry on top” of this celebration. The cultural agenda, designed by the Department of Equality Affairs, includes an exhibition and a film series.

In particular, it will open on Monday at 2:00 p.m. “Voices” exhibition.d’The boy is callingArtist’s artistic name Javier NavarreteThe aforementioned council has confirmed that it is a “very interesting” exhibition because “you can find figures from the world of culture, sports or politics” recognized for their professional journey and their contribution to collective action.

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The “Voices” offer an “unused format”, since the illustrations are reflected in the collected lists. They can be visited throughout the Pride Week in the evening in the Casa del Fester exhibition hall.

For his part, Cinema and Pride Course It will be held on Wednesday, April 4th at 8:00pm at the City Hall where the film will be screened. pride and the short film dead in the bathtubfor Juan Dresana regular at Benidorm Prime who will be recognised by LGBT Tolerance Award In this edition.

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