Gay Gibraltar is an overseas British territory that is near the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, known for its distinctive limestone rock formations, naval history, rich culture, and amazing beaches and has also become a rising metropolis. The city is enigmatic, but that only adds to its charm. Although both countries — the United Kingdom and Spain — are liberal regarding the gay community, Gibraltar has a somewhat conservative attitude towards it. The annual Gibraltar Pride event, which takes place in September, is a celebration of diversity and inclusion and attracts visitors from around the world.
In three weeks in November , Ishaan Sethi moved from India to the UK, got a new job and married the love of his life, Amit Mahtaney. Both had dreamed of a great fat Indian wedding someday but with the restrictions of the pandemic, they chose an intimate affair that was no less dramatic: the tiny island of Gibraltar 5km-long, 1. The island has many venues apart from the registry office for the ceremony, and the only requirement is a one-night stay on the island. Their fathers were great friends and in , Amit was called on to help Ishaan decide between studying at Duke and Brown universities in the US in
The Ministry of Equality looks forward to marking Pride month once again this June. Pride month was established to honour those involved in the Stonewall riots in New York on the 28th June which is considered a pivotal moment in the Gay rights movement. Rainbow flags will be raised on the 1st June and 28th June at the land frontier and at No. Rainbow flags will also be flown during Pride month outside St.
Join us on Saturday 24th of June as from 10am at Casemates Square! The Pride Parade will commence at from Casemates and we will be back in the Square at for more entertainment! We will be marching to celebrate the community coming together, being proud of yourselves no matter your Sex, Gender Identity, Race or anything else and for Acceptance not Tolerance! It is going to be a fun filled day with activities for all ages.