Baltic Pride 2025: Record-Breaking March for Equality Unites 20,000 People

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.

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.