FVG Pride 2026, the regional Pride of Friuli Venezia Giulia, takes place in Udine on Saturday 3 October 2026. On 22 September the organisers, FVG Pride ODV, published the shape of the day, and it is a full day rather than an afternoon march.
The day at Parco Moretti
Everything starts and ends in Parco Moretti, where the FVG Pride Village opens at 10:00. Through the morning it has stalls from allied associations, music, talks and a drinks kiosk run with ARCI Territoriale.
The Village is split into three areas. One is for talks, conferences and debates on queer subjects, with guests from the region and from further afield; the organisers tie it directly to this year's theme, "Affrontando il clima ostile", facing the hostile climate. The Dolly Parton area has body workshops, music and dance. The Tove Jansson area, named after the Finnish writer and illustrator, is for children, with games and making things.
The march and the evening
The march gathers at 14:30 and sets off at 15:00. The organisers say the exact route will be announced in the days before the event; they have already said it is a loop that leaves the Village, goes through the old centre and comes back. Check fvgpride.it before you go.
Back in the park, speeches start at 18:00 and performances at 19:00. The band Fucksia play at 20:30, and a DJ set runs from 22:00. Local press, including Friuli Oggi, carried the same timetable.
FVG Pride ODV is run by volunteers, and the march is open to anyone without registration.
Italy for a visitor
Italy has recognised same-sex civil unions since 2016 but does not open marriage to same-sex couples, and there is no national hate crime law covering sexual orientation or gender identity. ILGA-Europe's Rainbow Index puts Italy at 24 of 100. Our Italy country page sets out the details.
The manifesto behind this year's theme asks for self-determination for trans people, access to public healthcare and legal recognition for every kind of family.