Watch: Hundreds march for Pride in Valletta

Hundreds of people gathered in Valletta on Saturday evening to take part in the Malta Pride March 2025, hosted by Allied Rainbow Communities (ARC). 

Rainbows coloured the streets of Valletta on Saturday. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The colourful parade set off from the Triton Fountain, where speeches marked the start of the event before winding its way through the capital’s main streets.

Floats, banners and DJs brought vibrant energy as participants marched past Castille, Merchants Street and St George’s Square, ending near Parliament.

One of the many colourful revellers at Saturday's Pride parade in Valletta. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

This year’s Pride highlighted love, diversity and equality. 

Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition leader Alex Borg joined the colourful crowds in the streets of Valletta carrying a giant rainbow flag along with several other revellers.

Prime Minister Robert Abela and PN leader Alex Borg helped carry a giant rainbow flag through Valletta. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

In a statement, the Labour Party said that over the past 12 years radical changes in civil rights have led Malta to claim the top spot in rights for LGBTIQ+ people. 

Inclusion minister Julia Farrugia joins in the fun. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Ongoing work to strengthen support services through the LGBTIQ+ Wellbeing service and plans for a community centre in Valletta are some of the initiatives that the Labour government is pursuing to “provide a safe space and practical services for the community,” the PL said.

Fun was the order of the day in Valletta. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

The Nationalist Party said it will continue to "stand shoulder to shoulder with the LGBTQIA+ community in their journey towards greater dignity, equality and freedom because it believes that a stronger and fairer nation can only be built when every individual feels respected, valued and empowered to live authentically and without fear."

Some of the participants at the Pride parade. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Highlighting the importance of inclusivity, ADPD secretary general Ralph Cassar said a "truly inclusive society enables full participation through education systems that allow people to flourish, something that cannot happen when a person's identity is oppressed."