São Paulo Gears Up for 30th Pride Parade on Avenida Paulista

Overview

• The 30th Parada do Orgulho LGBT+ is set for Sunday, June 7 with concentration from 10:00 on Avenida Paulista and the electric trios expected to start moving between 12:00 and 13:00.
• Authorities have deployed more than 1,500 police officers from Military and Civil forces with aerial drone monitoring, specialized units such as Cavalaria and Choque, and dedicated intolerance-response teams from Decradi.
• The city’s traffic agency, CET, will stage road closures on Avenida Paulista, Rua da Consolação and many surrounding streets and urges use of nearby metro stations to avoid heavy delays.
• Organizers published a full parade program listing dozens of themed trios and headliners including Pabllo Vittar and Gloria Groove, and the event is backed by public funding and sponsors such as Proac SP, Amstel and Grupo L’Oréal with an official broadcast on DiaTV.
• The U.S. Embassy issued a safety alert warning Americans about thefts and drugging scams and advising basic precautions while meteorologists forecast dry, mild conditions and recommend attendees stay hydrated.