The romantic, enchanting city of Paris celebrates Gay Pride, called Marche des Fiertes LGBT, at the end of June (on June 27, in 2009) with a massive parade that draws more than 500,000 spectators and participants as well as a series of parties, balls, and other lively events. Related Pride Activities includes parties at a variety of clubs throughout the city.
The Pride Paris Parade commences on Saturday, June 27, at 2 pm at Place du 18 Juin 1940, by the Montparnesse-Bienvenue metro stop and works its way through the city along Boulevard du Montparnasse, Boulevard St-Michel, Boulevard St-Germain, eventually crossing the Seine at Pont de Sully, and finishing at Place de la Bastille around 5:30 pm. Here's a map of the parade route.
Numerous gay clubs, hotels, pubs, and restaurants will also be holding events and offering special promotions during Paris's Gay Pride, especially the city's tres gay Marais District. Check out About.com Paris's excellent primer on the Paris Pride Celebration. Also see About.com France's festive Paris Gay Pride photo gallery.
Other excellent resources on gay travel in Paris include Paris-Gay.Com and the ParisMarais.Com. Also very helpful is Patroc.com's Gay Paris site.
