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[[File:4th Delhi Queer Pride (27-Nov-2011).webm|thumb|249x249px|right|4th Annual Delhi Queer Pride Parade, November 2011.]]
'''Delhi Queer Pride Parade''' is organised by members of the Delhi Queer Pride Committee every last Sunday of November since 2008.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/28/the-4th-annual-delhi-queer-pride-march_n_1117323.html|title = The 4th Annual Delhi Queer Pride March In India (PHOTOS)|date = 28 November 2011|publisher = Huffington Post}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/7941.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121129100214/http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/7941.html|url-status = dead|archive-date = 29 November 2012|title = Delhi Queer Pride 2012: Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual and Transgenders at the parade|date = 26 Nov 2012|publisher = IBN Live}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{cite web|url = http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/inpictures/2012/11/20121126205837449408.html|title = India's Gay Pride|author = Showkat Shafi|date = 26 Nov 2012|publisher = Al Jazeera English}}</ref> The [[pride parade|queer pride parade]] is a yearly festival to honour and celebrate [[lesbian]], [[gay]], [[Bisexuality|bisexual]] and [[transgender]] people (the whole queer community), and their [[Straight ally|supporters]]. The parade usually runs from [[Barakhamba|Barakhamba Road]] to Tolstoy Marg to [[Jantar Mantar, New Delhi|Jantar Mantar]].

Since its inception in 2008, where some hundreds gathered in central Delhi to celebrate the first public Pride parade, the community-funded march has grown to become a strong movement that primarily addressed Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (which has now been repealed).

The Delhi Queer Pride has maintained independent operations and have chosen to rely on community funding and rejecting any kind of corporate sponsorship, with the aim to focus this unique collective on equal rights, privacy and freedom. The organisation also supports dalit rights, disability rights and the feminist movements.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/nls1xZ6SfgDhnDHkp99GWO/10th-Delhi-Pride-Parade-Were-here-and-were-queer.html|title=10th Delhi Pride Parade: We're here and we're queer|last=Mukherjee|first=Paroma|date=2017-11-13|website=Mint|language=en|access-date=2019-06-15}}</ref>

== History ==

[[File:Support Diversity.jpg|thumb|First Pride Parade in Delhi]]
=== 2008 ===
Delhi's first Queer Pride March took place on 30 June 2008.<ref name=":2" /> In the beginning, only a small bunch of men and women arrived and police was also there, but by evening, there were about 500 people singing, dancing, shouting slogans, holding placards, screaming "377, quit India".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Delhi-has-its-first-gay-parade/articleshow/3178512.cms|title=Delhi has its first gay parade - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref>

The first ever parade was attended by 500 marchers, who carried rainbow coloured flags and "Queer Dilliwalla" banners marched to bhangra beats. The parade began from Barakhamba road in the heart of the city's business district and went on till Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century astronomical observatory.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://content.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1818912,00.html|title=Gay Pride Delhi-Style|last=Singh|first=Madhur|date=2008-06-29|work=Time|access-date=2019-06-15|language=en-US|issn=0040-781X}}</ref>

=== 2009 ===
The second Delhi Queer Pride was held on 28 June 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/gay-community-to-celebrate-delhi-queer-pride-in-june/466139/|title=Gay community to celebrate 'Delhi queer pride' in June - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> This march was attended by over 2000 people. It took about two months to organise this march as quoted by queer activist and key event organiser Ms Lesley A Esteves.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thedelhiwalla.com/2009/06/28/capital-event-%e2%80%93-delhi%e2%80%99s-2nd-gay-pride-parade/|title=Capital Event – Delhi's 2nd Gay Pride Parade|last=General|first=The Delhi Walla · in|date=2009-06-28|website=The Delhi Walla|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-15}}</ref>

[[File:Delhi Queer Pride parade.jpg|thumb|Delhi Queer Pride parade banner]]
=== 2010 ===
The third Delhi Queer Pride was held on 28 November 2010.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://issuu.com/gaylaxy/docs/gaylaxy_oct-dec_issue|title=Gaylaxy Oct-Dec Issue|work=issuu|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en}}</ref> More than 3500 people came forward to participate at the Third Queer Pride Parade on the streets of Delhi on Sunday afternoon. That's not all, this time around the parade was also attended by grandparents and family members of the LGBT community, who had come out to support and celebrate the cause that their loved ones stood for.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/delhi/Queer-Pride-Parade-in-Delhi/articleshow/7010475.cms|title=Queer Pride Parade in Delhi - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-06-15}}</ref> This pride parade was a celebration on the account of the repealing of section 377 on the 2nd of July 2009, on account of the public interest litigations (PIL) files by Naaz Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://qz.com/india/1379620/section-377-a-timeline-of-indias-battle-for-gay-rights/|title=Timeline: The struggle against section 377 began over two decades ago|last=Thomas|first=Maria|website=Quartz India|language=en|access-date=2019-06-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://in.reuters.com/article/us-india-gays-idINTRE6AR14V20101128|title=Indian gay pride parade draws thousands|date=2010-11-28|work=Reuters|access-date=2019-06-15|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2011 ===
The fourth Delhi Queer Pride was held on 27 November 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gaylaxymag.com/articles/current-affairs/delhi-queer-pride-2011/#gs.bGRmQZ8|title=Delhi Queer Pride 2011 - Gaylaxy Magazine|website=gaylaxymag.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> The march ended in Jantar Mantar with a reading of the "Charter of Demands for LGBT Rights" and a two-minute silence for those who died in the recent Nand Nagri fire tragedy.<ref name=":1" />

=== 2012 ===
The fifth Delhi Queer Pride was held on 25 November 2012, followed by a picnic near India Gate. The theme for this march was '''Gender Variance and Identity and Expression.'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gaylaxymag.com/latest-news/delhi-bangalore-and-mumbai-prepare-for-gay-pride/#gs.ptGnaKc|title=Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai prepare for Gay Pride - Gaylaxy Magazine|website=gaylaxymag.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref>

=== 2013 ===
The sixth Delhi Queer Pride was held on 24 November 2013. Around 700 people marched from Barakhamba Road to Jantar Mantar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gaylaxymag.com/latest-news/delhi-queer-pride-demands-legal-recognition-and-lgbt-rights/#gs.F57OE6E|title=Delhi Queer Pride Demands Legal Recognition And LGBT Rights - Gaylaxy Magazine|website=gaylaxymag.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref>
Many [https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/delhi/delhi-queer-pride-parade/articleshow/26350292.cms articles] were published featuring the organiser, Mr. Mohnish Malhotra.[[File:Delhi Queer Pride 2010.jpg|thumb|370x370px]]

=== 2014 ===
The seventh Delhi Queer Pride held on 30 November 2014, was the first pride march after the Supreme Court reinstated Section 377 of the Indian Penal code, which criminalises 'unnatural sex'.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/love-is-love-hundreds-march-for-delhi-queer-pride-2014-114120100928_1.html|title=Love is love: Hundreds march for Delhi Queer Pride 2014|last=Bhatia|first=Ritika|date=2014-12-01|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> The community walked to reinforce their identities with this year's theme 'No going back.'<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Delhi-Queer-Pride-2014/Delhi-Queer-Pride-2014/photostory/45333463.cms|title=Delhi Queer Pride 2014 {{!}} The Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> Around 700 people danced and walked against Section 377.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://feminisminindia.com/2014/11/30/photos-delhi-queer-pride-2014/|title=In Photos Delhi Queer Pride 2014: Loud, Proud and Out|last=Pasricha|first=Japleen|date=2014-11-30|website=Feminism in India|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref>

=== 2015 ===
The eighth Delhi Queer Pride was held on 29 November and kickstarted from Tolstoy Marg at 2 PM.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://lbb.in/delhi/delhi-queer-pride-parade-2015-cp/|title=Delhi Queer Pride Parade 2015 is Here! {{!}} LBB|date=2015-11-17|work=LBB, Delhi|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-US}}</ref> The march saw hundreds of LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) people and allies walk the two-km stretch from Barakhamba road to Jantar Mantar, ending with a range of performances.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/delhi-queer-pride-makes-a-statement-on-muzzling-of-individual-rights/story-34fFCnAgDlUxtEYVOfof1M.html|title=Delhi Queer Pride makes a statement on 'muzzling' of individual rights|date=2015-11-29|newspaper=Hindustan Times|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en}}</ref> The statement this year talked about freedom not just from Section 377, but freedom from all social injustices.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://feminisminindia.com/2015/11/30/delhi-queer-pride-2015/|title=Delhi Queer Pride 2015: Fight Against ALL Oppressions|last=Sen|first=Rahul|date=2015-11-30|website=Feminism in India|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref>

=== 2016 ===
On 27 November 2016, the ninth Delhi queer pride took place on the streets of New Delhi from Barakhamba Road to Tolstoy Marg.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Delhi-Queer-Pride-Parade-2016/photostory/55653071.cms|title=- Delhi Queer Pride Parade 2016 {{!}} The Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> This march saw a larger turnout, where about 800-1000 people turned up. Members of the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) community as well friends and families came with placards, masks and costumes.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/delhi-queer-pride-parade-hundreds-march-seeking-a-life-without-fear-3127202.html|title=Delhi Queer Pride Parade: Hundreds march seeking 'a life without fear'|date=2016-11-27|work=Firstpost|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-US}}</ref> This year's march demanded freedom and solidarity for Dalits, Muslims, women, disabled, Kashmiris, people in the North-East, Adivasis, academics, filmmakers and students.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://feminisminindia.com/2016/11/28/delhi-queer-pride-2016/|title=In Photos: Delhi Queer Pride 2016 Demands Freedom And Dignity For All|last=Writer|first=Guest|date=2016-11-28|website=Feminism in India|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref>

=== 2017 ===
On 12 November 2017, [[Delhi]] hosted its tenth queer pride parade at from Barakhamba Road till Jantar Mantar. Hundreds of people gathered together to support the queer community and demand the repeal of [[Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code|Section 377]]. The demand was to build a proper system of hate crime legislation which conceptualizes all forms of violence against minorities as a punishable offence. They also demanded to repeal ''Karnataka Police Act 36, Hyderabad Eunuch Act'' and remove the marital exception from the rape laws which should offer redressal to all victims/survivors of sexual assault irrespective of gender.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/nls1xZ6SfgDhnDHkp99GWO/10th-Delhi-Pride-Parade-Were-here-and-were-queer.html|title=10th Delhi Pride Parade: We're here and we're queer|last=Mukherjee|first=Paroma|date=2017-11-13|work=livemint.com|access-date=2018-06-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/photos/cities/photos-delhi-queer-pride-celebrates-its-tenth-independent-year/photo-2Uw3P5aeuPG7JlaD58i7AO.html|title=Photos: A look at 10 years of Delhi queer pride from HT archives|website=hindustantimes.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-30}}</ref>

=== 2018 ===
Delhi Queer Pride 2018 was held on Nov 25th. The march, like every year, started from Barakhambha Road.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |url=http://www.gaylaxymag.com/exclusive/in-pics-delhis-queer-pride-parade-2018/ |title=In Pics: Delhi's Queer Pride Parade 2018 |date=2018-11-29 |website=Gaylaxy Magazine |language=en-US |access-date=2019-06-15}}</ref>

This was a special march as it was the first Pride in Delhi after section 377 was read down by the Supreme Court of India which decriminalised homosexuality. The energy and the enthusiasm was visible in the humungous turnout. More than 5,000 people from all walks of life identifying with their sexual orientations and genders as they marched in central Delhi in 2018.<ref name="hindustantimes.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/delhi-awash-in-rainbow-colours-as-queer-pride-parade-celebrates-identity-freedom/story-ZIKk15TkMIwXgCGegSRP6K.html|title=Delhi awash in rainbow colours as Queer Pride Parade celebrates identity, freedom|date=2018-11-25|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2019-06-15}}</ref><ref name="auto"/>

A group of people danced their way under the nearly 15-metre-long pride rainbow flag, accompanied by dholakwalas. Participants in bright, colourful sarees and feathered head accessories posed with onlookers for selfies and videos, as they marched for more than four hours.<ref name="hindustantimes.com"/>

=== 2020 ===
Because of COVID-19, the Pride Parade in 2020 and 2021 was virtual. WeWork India also hosted an online pride parade. From sticker packs and rainbow hashtags to highlighting LGBTQI expressions over the internet frequented by Indians was visible and went viral.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/pride-month-is-here-but-this-years-parade-has-to-go-virtual/articleshow/83186748.cms|title=Pride month is here. But this year’s parade has to go virtual | Delhi News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

==References==
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