Taiwan's 24th LGBT+ Pride parade is scheduled for Saturday, 31 October 2026, in Taipei. Under the theme "Our Voices, Our Journey", organisers are inviting people from Taiwan and overseas to join a march focused on listening, understanding and support for LGBTQ+ communities.

The Taiwan Rainbow Civil Action Association is organising the event. The parade will start and finish at the plaza in front of Taipei City Hall, with participants following northern and southern routes through the city.

Why is listening at the heart of this year's Pride?

In its theme statement, the association argues that prejudice grows when people fail to understand lives different from their own. It wants Pride to provide a space where people can hear those experiences and build solidarity across communities.

The statement also points to the participation of people with disabilities, people living with HIV, Indigenous people and migrant workers in previous Pride events. Its message is that the movement for equality should make room for people whose voices are often overlooked.

Taiwan became the first place in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage in 2019, with marriage registration beginning on 24 May that year. Seven years later, the organisers stress that legal progress needs continued public support.

What happens beyond the parade?

The organisers are also connecting this year's Pride to political participation. In their announcement, reported by Taiwan's Central News Agency on 30 September, they urged voters to support candidates who back sexual and gender diversity and gender-equality policies. Taiwan's local elections are scheduled for 28 November 2026.

Alongside the march, the association says it has brought together activities from 20 partner organisations in a Pride Month calendar. The aim is to keep discussion and advocacy going throughout October, rather than concentrating everything into a single day.

How can you join?

Individuals do not need to register for the parade. The organisers say members of the public can go to the meeting area and join the march.

The published programme lists assembly at 1pm and departure at 2.05pm, both in Taipei local time. A rainbow market is scheduled to open at noon, with stage activities also taking place during the day.

Anyone planning to attend should check the official event information for the latest timetable and route details before setting out.

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