Cape Town Pride returns to the city in March, promising a vibrant kaleidoscope of colour, thrill and excitement.
Leading up to the Cape Town Pride Parade, organisers hosted various city events, including a hike, a Pets for Pride Promenade Walk, and a drag brunch.
Celebrate
Cape Town Pride aims to raise awareness of LGBTQI+ issues and campaigns for freedoms that enable individuals to live genuinely equal lives. It celebrates people of every race, faith, ability, and sexuality, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, queer, questioning, intersex, trans, genderqueer, gender variant, non-binary individuals, as well as straight and cis allies.
What to Expect
The parade occurs on 2 March, from 11 am to 9 pm. The Parade commences at 11am on Alfred St, at the intersection with Prestwich St in De Waterkant.
The procession will be led by Mr and Miss Cape Town Pride, followed by the ever-popular bikers from Ride with Pride and an assortment of skateboarders and roller-skaters.
Once the Parade reaches Somerset Road, it will stop briefly at the Rainbow Crossing for the Official Ribbon Cutting before the start of the parade. It will continue along Somerset Road and Main Road through Green Point, ending at the Green Point A Track.
Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras
The Pride Mardi Gras will take place after the Pride Parade. This year’s event features an incredible lineup of talent performing on the Pride Stage, including Manila von Teez, Jarrad Ricketts, Emogen Moore, The Trans-formers, Belinda Qaqamba Ka-Fassie, and the drag king troupe the Kings Colab. Stella Rosé will debut on stage, joined by the Village People Experience.
The event also features Stike a Pose, showcasing Cape Town’s Vogue Houses on the runway. Hosting the day’s entertainment will be MC Naythan Kayser and Tollie Parton. DJs Kixi, PJ Smith and Archie will keep the party alive.
Food stalls, a market village, a shisha bar, a photo booth, and other exciting entertainment options await attendees.
Contact Details
Tickets are priced from R60. No tickets will be available at the door. Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/48x44hF Visit www.cptpride.org