Thousands of people in Paris against transphobia

Several tens of thousands of people set off early in the afternoon on Saturday, June 29, for the Paris LGBTQ+ Pride march. They marched from the north of the capital to reach Place de la République, with the fight against transphobia as their motto this year.

A young crowd gathered at midday at the Porte de la Villette in the north of Paris. “Against transphobia : transsolidarities” is written on the banner at the head of the procession, while the organizers of this 2024 edition intend to denounce a transphobic offensive. “In 2024, we experienced an unprecedented anti-trans campaign,” denounced Anaïs Perrin-Prevelle, director of OUTrans, at a press conference.

Colorful floats, unicorn-shaped balloons, hearts or disco balls, percussion concert or London-style bus from the Act-up association, the procession must reach the Place de la République where a concert is planned from 4:30 p.m. with headliners Eddy de Pretto, Bilal Hassani, Desire, Louïz and even the drag queen Piche. A die-in, an event where participants lie down on the ground to symbolize those who died from AIDS, is also scheduled.

Organized on the eve of the first round of early legislative elections, the pride march is also an opportunity for slogans or political speeches targeting all personalities or parties accused of being opposed to LGBTQ+ rights.