Vienna Pride 2013
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People With a Homophobic Attitude Are the Minority Vienna is the undisputed capital of gay and lesbian life in Austria. Alongside the city of Vienna’s traditional values, they have succeeded in nurturing young, dynamic homosexual AND heterosexual scenes, as well as developing strategies to ensure gay and lesbian guests have a pleasurable experience. Whether you are single or traveling as a couple, the choices for gay-centric activities are endless! Events are held all year round, so make sure to check your dates of travel if you wish to attend some of the most popular.
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Connextions Magazine was honored to be amongst the 150,000 attendants at this year’s annual Rainbow Parade in June, and just prior to Vienna Pride is an event called the “Life Ball” which is held annually in May. Being the most flamboyant and lucrative AIDS/HIV charity event in Europe, Life Ball hosts power figures such as the Austrian federal chancellor to Hollywood stars and former US President Bill Clinton, and tickets for this event are somewhat hard to obtain. Life Ball kicks off the city’s rainbow flag flying and these
colorful waving symbols are flown on buildings and even on train cars and trolleys until Vienna’s Pride week comes to an end.
More photos of this year’s pride festivities and upcoming gay events can be found on the Vienna Pride English language facebook page. For a slideshow of photos taken at Vienna Pride, click HERE.