Vienna Pride is a celebration that takes place in the Austrian capital every year in support of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) people.HOSI Wien organised the first gay rights half-day festival and unofficial march in Vienna in 1982, attended by approximately 100 people.[citation needed] The Rainbow Parade became established as regular event in June 1996, organised by the Austrian Lesbian and Gay Forum.The organisation CSD Wien was founded with the sole purpose of running the event, and managed the parade until bankruptcy in 2001.Vienna Pride Village is constructed on City Hall Square, offering a mix of culture, shows, food and information during the second week of the festival.
Diplomats for Equality at
Europride
Vienna in 2019.
