Touted to be one of the most significant LGBTIQ+ events in Victoria’s history, Melbourne Pride, which was scheduled for Sunday 5 December 2021, has been postponed until February 2022.
The Midsumma group is delivering Melbourne Pride on behalf of the Victorian Government, with the inaugural event designed to mark more than 40 years since the decriminalisation of sex between men in Victoria.
Although Melbourne will come out of the World’s longest lockdown this coming Friday, it has been decided to postpone the event to allow more Victorians to participate in this important occasion as the state safely reopens.
The VictorianGovernment has delivered more than $1.9 million to support Melbourne Pride 2021, as part of our broader work to achieve equality for LGBTIQ+ Victorians.
Minister for Equality Martin Foley said the new date for Melbourne Pride would help make this event as fabulous as the diverse rainbow communities.
“Melbourne Pride is about celebrating the progress we have made towards equality and reflecting on the work we still need to do together, and this timing will help us to make this the best event it can possibly be,” said Commissioner for LGBTIQ+ Communities Todd Fernando.
It is not clear what events or where the event will be held but in July the Government suggested it would be a one-day street party in Melbourne’s inner north alongside activities across regional Victoria.
Last Updated on Oct 19, 2021
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