Taiwan’s 21st pride parade will be the largest to date, taking over parts of Taipei’s Da’an District on October 28. Organizer Taiwan Rainbow Civil Action Association held a press conference on Friday to announce details and this year’s theme of “Stand with Diversity.”
The three major highlights of this year’s parade include the biggest-ever Rainbow Market with more than 120 vendor stalls, an official T-shirt collaboration with local garment maker 50% FIFTY PERCENT, and a limited edition draft beer cooperation with Taihu Brewing company. Singer-actor Kimberley Chen will also be serving as Rainbow Ambassador, saying that she encourages everyone to continue to be brave and true to themselves.
Hong Kong’s Gay Harmony and members of South Korea’s Seoul Queer Culture Festival will be joining the parade for the first time to celebrate East Asia’s LGBT+ community.
Parade participants will gather in the square in front of the Taipei City Hall at 1 p.m. on October 28. The route remains the same as in previous years.