Namur Pride or Fiertés namuroises returns this year on Saturday 24 May 2025, with the main festivities taking place in the heart of the capital city of Wallonia at Place Maurice Servais, located at the foot of the cable car. The event site opens to the public at 12:00 PM, launching a full day of activities focused on visibility, inclusion, and solidarity.

The celebrations will begin at 1:00 PM with the first pride march through the streets of Namur, led by the musicians of the Tinck Music Band. This vibrant procession offers an opportunity to highlight the voices and demands of the LGBTQIA+ communities across Wallonia.

From 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM., a large community village beneath a rainbow-coloured canopy will host numerous partner associations providing information to the public. 

The village will focus on five key themes: sexual and emotional preferences; gender identity and expression; health and prevention; human and philosophical rights; and the representation of the family in 2024.

Throughout the afternoon, various activities will be available for the public, participating organisations, and volunteers. A bouncy castle and a storytelling booth will be available to entertain children.

The closing ceremony begins at 6:30 PM on the main stage, featuring Stage Legacy performing a set of iconic LGBTQIA+ music. LaDiva Live, the event’s sponsor, will also take the stage for a special performance. The day will conclude with a DJ set to round off the festivities.

A community bar, run by volunteers, will remain open throughout the event, with light refreshments provided in partnership with local hospitality venues around Place Maurice Servais.

Acknowledgements

“We want to extend a warm thank you to all the incredible artists who have enthusiastically joined us to make this event shine. You’ll also have the chance to meet various associations at the community village, where you can learn more about their important work and how to get involved”, Les Fiertés namuroises ASBL says.

“Our gratitude goes to the sponsors and partners whose generous support makes it possible for us to exist and offer activities year-round. And last but certainly not least, a huge shout-out to the dedicated volunteers who will be there to assist you and help make 24 May a truly unforgettable day.”

‘Liberty, Equality, Diversity’: The mission and history of Les Fiertés namuroises ASBL

Operating under the theme ‘Liberty, Equality, Diversity’, Les Fiertés namuroises ASBL has, through the dedication of its volunteers, established itself as a key organisation in Namur promoting LGBTQIA+ visibility, education, and inclusion. It regularly organises a range of activities open to all, aimed at raising awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues. Its core mission is to bring together, inform, and communicate.

The organisation traces its roots to 2007, when a regional initiative in Wallonia led to the founding of the Namur Gay and Lesbian Centre by a group of committed volunteers. This centre, later known as the Maison Arc-en-ciel de Namur (from 2015), aimed to offer discreet, friendly, and accessible support for anyone seeking information or connection around LGBT topics. Its activities fostered meaningful interaction between the public and the local community.

In 2009, the first Namur Pride Day was held as a public event that united associations from the centre, Arc-en-Ciel Wallonie (now known as the Fédération Prisme), and public partners. 

This initial success inspired the formal creation of the non-profit Les Fiertés namuroises in 2010, with the primary goal of organising Namur Pride Day annually. The event quickly became recognised as the leading LGBTQIA+ celebration in the province of Namur.

In 2013, the organisation broadened its scope, aiming to turn Namur Pride Day into a regional celebration of diversity and to increase the number of inclusive events throughout the year. A Pride Tea Dance, held every two months, was introduced to serve the LGBTQIA+ community.

A major turning point came in 2017, when the main event moved to Namur’s Place d’Armes. That year saw the establishment of a community village, shared with Rainbow Houses from across Wallonia. 

The 2018 edition, marking the tenth anniversary, featured an expanded village and drew increased participation from LGBTQIA+ organisations across the region. Highlights included a concert by Typh Barrow and appearances by honorary patrons B.J. Scott and LaDiva Live. Approximately 5,000 people attended, marking a milestone in the event’s growth.

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted plans from 2020 to 2022, compounded by Belgium’s ongoing financial crisis. 

Despite these challenges, a virtual edition of Namur Pride was delivered through social media, and the association continued its mission through additional events. 

From 2020, it introduced monthly ‘Pride Aperitifs‘—participatory after-work gatherings—alongside the ongoing Pride Tea Dances. All activities remain free and open to the public.

Les Fiertés namuroises ASBL continues to advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights in a society where, despite significant legal gains—such as marriage equality, adoption rights, and anti-discrimination laws—visibility still often meets resistance. The organisation believes that raising awareness and demystifying concepts around sexual and emotional orientation, gender identity, and expression is key to combating entrenched stereotypes and discrimination.

In the Walloon Region, Les Fiertés namuroises plays a vital role in giving grassroots LGBTQIA+ voices a platform. Its work helps foster understanding and acceptance by creating safe, welcoming spaces where diversity can be openly expressed and celebrated.

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