Lonely Planet’s Guide to Pride has the scoop on the cities with the greatest LGBTQ celebrations. Here’s a look inside.
São Paulo, Brazil
When: The Sunday following the holiday of Corpus Christi (usually May or June)
Where: Avenida Paulista and Rua da Consolação
Estimated attendance: Five million
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San Francisco
When: Last Sunday in June
Where: Market Street, from the Embarcadero to Civic Center
Estimated attendance: 1.7 million
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New York City
When: Last Sunday in June
Where: Fifth Avenue, 36th Street to Greenwich Street
Estimated attendance: 1.5 million
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Madrid
When: First Saturday in July
Where: Puerta de Alcalá to Puerta del Sol
Estimated attendance: 1.5 million
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