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Bilbao will host the European LGBT assembly in 2019
The capital of Biscay will host the worldwide reflection forum from 20th to 22nd September
Bilbao will host the annual congress of the European Pride Organizations Association. The event, which is celebrating from 20th to 22nd September, will coincide with the 40th anniversary of homosexuality legalization in the country.
The candidature of Bilbao Bizkaia Pride under the motto “Bilbao is ready” was introduced as a LGTB+ reference in the Atlantic Corridor and a friendly territory willing to take new challenges, prevailing over Athens and Ibiza.
This will be a reflective event where experts and world-class figures will set out and discuss with the LGTB+ community new society challenges related to inclusion, diversity and equality.
Next year´s conference will decide the election of Europride 2022, the biggest festival in favour of LGTB+ rights and culture in Europe.