Cailynn Pretorius1 March 2025 | 8:53

CoCT says it's big supporter of queer initiatives, everyone welcome at Pride Parade

The annual parade promoting diversity, inclusion, and LGBTQIA+ awareness is set to start in De Waterkant at 11 am, moving down Somerset Road to the Green Point underpass.

CoCT says it's big supporter of queer initiatives, everyone welcome at Pride Parade

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CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town says it is a big supporter of LGBTQIA+ initiatives and that everyone is welcome at Saturday’s Pride Parade.  

The annual parade promoting diversity, inclusion, and LGBTQIA+ awareness is set to start in De Waterkant at 11 am, moving down Somerset Road to the Green Point underpass.  

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Several roads along the route will be closed from 10:30 to 13:00.  

This will be followed by a Mardi Gras at the Green Point track until 21:00.  

“Cape Town Pride is an annual event where the City of Cape Town has shown its support and stood with our LGBTQIA+ residents and visitors for many years,” said MMC for Urban Mobility Rob Quintas.