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Taiwan Pride · Taipei

Asia's biggest Pride · 150-200,000 people · last Saturday of October

Key data · Taiwan Pride · Taipei in figures

Origin
2003
First parade on November 1, 2003 · today Asia's biggest LGBTQI+ event
Organizer
Taiwan LGBT Pride Community (parade organiser)
Type
Parade + rally with main stage · Asia's biggest LGBTQI+ event
Route
Routes through central Taipei · historically Ketagalan Boulevard (Presidential Office); recent editions ending at City Hall or Ximending
Attendance type
150,000-200,000 · Asia's largest (record ~200K in 2019)
Price
Free
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2026
Next edition

What's confirmed for this year's edition — dates, route, lineup. Volatile data — we refresh every two weeks from official sources.

Dates
Saturday Oct 31, 2026
central Taipei · coincides with Halloween (extra costume buzz in Ximen)
Expected attendance
150-200,000 per recent pattern

Next edition · announcement pending

The organizer usually announces dates + motto in verano. Meanwhile, review the previous edition below.

2025
Last edition

Past edition closed — with confirmed data on attendance, route and lineup. Archive — no longer changes.

Dates
Last Saturday of October 2025
Confirmed attendance
~150,000 (Wikipedia)

The 2025 edition drew around 150,000 people (Wikipedia) and kept Taipei as Asia's Pride capital — it remains Asia's biggest Pride, ahead of Tel Aviv's, in the country that in 2019 became the continent's first to legalize marriage equality. The parade is as festive as it is political, drawing delegations and attendees from across the region.

Experiences
gay friendly · Taipei

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Practical tips
for experiencing Taiwan Pride · Taipei

The practical stuff so Pride week works — arrival, accommodation, transport and what to bring.

→ When to arrive

Arrive Wednesday · leave Monday

The Pride core runs from Thursday to Sunday. Arriving Wednesday gives you a day to acclimate before the rush. Book at least 3 months ahead — the best hotels are gone by April.

→ Where to stay

Close to the route · 0-10 min walking

Hotels near the route are gold during Pride — you can walk back without fighting for a taxi. Prices rise +30-50% that week.

→ How to get there

Plane + public transport

Urban airports usually have a metro or commuter train direct to the center. Taxi/Uber/Cabify run all night. High-speed rail is competitive for distances <3h.

→ Transport that week

Extended metro · streets closed

Many metro systems run 24h on Pride weekend. The route streets are closed to traffic — taxis don't enter. Walking is usually fastest.

→ What to bring

Heat · shade · water · comfy shoes

European summer in the street: cap, sunglasses, SPF 50, reusable water bottle. Closed shoes for the march — stepping on toes is real.

→ Health · safety

Reinforced health services

Temporary health stations are usually set up in central squares during Pride. STI/PrEP centers often extend hours. EU: EHIC covers emergencies. Other: private insurance recommended.

→ Nightlife

Regular LGBTQI+ clubs in Taipei

If you need a break from Pride or want to go out to the regular clubs, the non-pride scene stays active all week.

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