LEUVEN PRIDE 2025
Why pride?
1. From protest to parade: Leuven writes queer history
From protest to parade: Leuven writes queer history
Did you know that Leuven has been playing it's part in the queer emancipation struggle since 1969? From small-scale actions to visible celebrations, our city knows a rich queer history. Leuven Pride honours this past and will continue to build on the story.
We don't look ahead by ourselves. Through the medium of 'Pride Hubs' we'll bring together queer individuals and clubs from all Flemish-Brabant. We listen, share and dream out loud of a future where everyone can be themselves. This input will be included directly into our 'State of the Queers'.
3. Freedom is indivisible: queer rights are human rights
Our fight does not stop at sexual orientation or gender identity. We are pleading for an inclusive 'Equal Opportunities House' where topics like disabilities, migration, poverty and women's rights have a home. Your freedom is also our freedom and vice versa.
4. Visible and vigilant: pride is still necessary
Even now, In 2025, we still hear testimonials about verbal and physical violence. That's why we stay visible in the public eye. Leuven Pride is necessary reminder that we are here, we belong and we will not be pushed aside/away.
5. Leuven as a beacon: a city for everyone
We're building on a city that's buzzing with diversity, supported by 'Stad Leuven', 'Gelijke Kansen Vlaanderen' and several cultural partners. Queer culture, just like queer safety, is part of that. Leuven Pride also participates in'LOV2030, Leuven & Beyond', Leuven's candidacy to be Europe's Cultural Capital 2030, a title that puts connection first.
Pride is for all of us.
Pride is protest*.
Pride is connection.
*Protest (from Latin: pro is 'for', testari is 'to witness') means expressing concern about political or social injustice. Hoping to spark change.
WE'LL MAKE LEUVEN PRIDE TOGETHER:
We expect 2500 people and we want to be organized.