Brasília Pride Parade draws thousands, urges LGBTQ+ voters
The 27th Brasília Pride Parade took place on Sunday, 26, on the Esplanada dos Ministérios in front of the National Congress. The event’s theme, “LGBT, Levante e Vote!”, called on the LGBTQ+ community to vote for candidates who protect their rights. Organiser Richard Alexandre stressed that the parade is both a celebration and a political mobilisation, while coordinator Welton Trindade noted that elected LGBT officials have increased since the parade began in 1998. Designer and performer Havenna Wandelookx, originally from Maranhão and a 16‑year resident of Brasília, took part in the march. Public‑service tents offered nursing care, Police Civil assistance for anti‑LGBTQ+ reports and Public Defender support for social‑name inclusion. Musical acts such as Lorena Simpson, the Banda das Montadas and local DJs performed. Strong sunlight from a local drought highlighted the vivid colours of the crowd, which numbered in the thousands.
Entities: Brasília · Brasília Pride Parade · Campo Grande · Congresso Nacional · Havenna Wandelookx · LGBT community · LGBT+ community · Parada Brasília Orgulho · Richard Alexandre · Welton Trindade
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- [● 20 SOURCES] The parade offered public‑service tents with nursing care, Police Civil assistance for anti‑LGBTQ+ reports, and Public Defender help for social‑name inclusion. (existing)
- [● 20 SOURCES] The parade’s theme was “LGBT, Levante e Vote!”, urging the LGBT community to vote for candidates who protect their rights. (existing)
- [● 20 SOURCES] Designer and performer Havenna Wandelookx, originally from Maranhão, has lived in Brasília for 16 years and participated in the parade. (existing)
- [● 20 SOURCES] Welton Trindade noted that since the parade began in 1998 the number of elected LGBT officials has increased. (existing)
- [● 20 SOURCES] Strong sunlight from a local drought highlighted the colours of the parade. (existing)
- [● 20 SOURCES] Organizer Richard Alexandre said the event is both a celebration and a political mobilisation. (existing)
- [● 21 SOURCES] Musical performances included artists such as Lorena Simpson, the Banda das Montadas and local DJs. (existing)
- [● 20 SOURCES] The 27th Brasília Pride Parade took place on Sunday, 26, on the Esplanada dos Ministérios in front of the National Congress. (existing)