On June 7, 2025, Vilnius hosted the most significant event of the year for the LGBTQ+ community in Lithuania – the Baltic Pride March for Equality. The main event of the Baltic Pride festival drew an unprecedented 20,000 participants, marking the largest gathering in the history of Lithuania’s LGBTQ+ rights movement.
From early afternoon, people from across Lithuania and beyond gathered on Barboros Radvilaitės Street – dressed in vibrant colors, full of joy, and ready to amplify the festival’s core message: “Free to Be (Yourself).”
At 4 PM, the march began and stretched through Gediminas Avenue, filling the heart of Vilnius with color, celebration, and solidarity. The procession was accompanied by 17 music trucks, each blasting tunes that energized the crowd and transformed the city into a moving celebration of love and equality.
More than just a festive gathering, the event was a powerful statement in support of human rights, inclusion, and visibility. Marchers proudly carried banners, waved flags, and smiled as they walked – showing that Lithuania is ready to embrace greater openness, freedom, and diversity.
In the evening, the celebration continued at White Bridge with a spectacular concert featuring a wide array of performers.
Baltic Pride 2025 confirmed what has become increasingly clear: Lithuania’s LGBTQ+ community is stronger, more united, and more visible than ever before. The record-breaking turnout is a testament to the growing support for Pride in Lithuania and the ever-deepening importance of the fight for equality and freedom.
Baltic Pride 2025 March for Equality (1)
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Baltic Pride 2025 March for Equality (2)
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Baltic Pride 2025 March for Equality (3)
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Baltic Pride 2025 March for Equality (4)
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Baltic Pride 2025 March for Equality: Photos from the Photo Wall
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Preparation of trucks for the Baltic Pride 2025 March for Equality
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