Pride 2025: the godmothers and protagonists of the rainbow parades in Italy

June is the Pride Month and the Italian cities explode of colors, music and claims. Some Pride of 2025 have already been held (such as those of VenicePavia and Turin for example. The complete list with the dates can be found here) But others, in large cities, are expected in the coming weeks.

And if on Saturday 14 June it is the turn of Genoa And Romefor Milan you have to wait for June 28 and 5 July will be the turn of Naples. Days that celebrate the values ​​of the LGBTQIA+ community and claim the rights that are still missing, every year there are many celebrities and the VIPs that actively participate in these days.

Rome Pride 2025: Rose Villain, “outlaw” godmother

The Rome Pride 2025 It is considered among the most political and powerful ever. To lead the procession is the singer Rose Villaingodmother of the edition and artist loved by the audience queer. His presence is not accidental: “Outlaw»It is both the title of his song and the official slogan of the Pride of Rome.

“I am totally on the side of the outlawsif by outlaw we mean those who love freely, those who ask for equality, those who fight to exist, “said during the Pride press conference.

With strong and aware words, Rose Villain has denounced the inequalities still present in our country and reiterated the value of the active alliance: “Article 3 of the Constitution says that all citizens have equal social dignity and the law is the same for everyone, but is it really so? What should be out of law is discrimination. Civil society often seems to me much further on of the politics. And if the rights are denied to a part of us, it is as if they were denied to everyone. Although some battles do not touch us directly, they concern our brothers, sisters and children. Their struggle is our struggle ». And again: «Being godmother is an honor. And also an act of responsibility. Those who have a public voice have a duty to use it for the right causes ».

Many guests planned to Milan Pride

TO Milan A godmother has not been announced, but a “line-up of guests” for the day of June 28th. On this day the procession will start from via Vittorio Pisani at 15.30 and will reach the arch of peace, where they are expected over 350,000 people. Many names were announced during the press conference during the press conference, including those of Ambra Angiolinialways attentive to social issues; Bigmamapositive body rapper and powerful voice of the new generation; Sarah Toscanowinner of Friends 2024; Michele Bravi, a queer artist who has always been among the most loved; Orietta Bertitransversal icon capable of combining different generations

A pride that promises to be highly participated and strong of a strong and inclusive chorality.

Naples Pride: Gaia, godmother of fluid freedom

TO Naples the Pride 2025 This year the July 5thand the godmother has already been revealed: the singer Gaia Gozzitoday simply Gaia, which perfectly represents a free generation, multicultural and connected to human rights. “His artistic and human sensitivity, his constant support for the LGBTQIA+ community and his way of being authentic make it a perfect godmother,” Diego Di Flora, artistic director of Napoli Pride, had explained at the time of the announcement.

With hit like Sex and samba (with Tony Effe) And I call I call youGaia not only dominates the rankings, but has made freedom of expression a constant message. After the great parade, in the final moment on the stage of the star show, Gaia will be the protagonist of a day dedicated toLove In all its forms, in a symbolic city like Naples, which continues to be a symbol of opening, struggle and beauty.

In a country where the rights are still missing and the discrimination take place frequently, the days of the Pride Month 2025 are not only moments of celebration, but of affirmation and struggle.