26 Jun 2019 | 10:10 PM UTC
Spain: Pride march scheduled in Zaragoza June 28
LGBTQI+ groups plan Pride march June 28; heightened security measures and associated disruptions expected
Event
Various Spanish LGBTQI+ groups will hold a Pride march in Zaragoza on Friday, June 28, to support equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people. The march will begin at Plaza Aragón at 20:00 (local time) and will proceed to Plaza del Pilar. Other associated activities are planned throughout the city, which will likely cause several road closures and associated transportation disruptions.
Heightened security measures and traffic disruptions are expected around all Pride Week events. Counterprotests by socially conservative groups are also possible during the celebrations.
Advice
Individuals in Zaragoza are advised to remain vigilant, report suspicious objects and behavior to the police, follow instructions issued by local authorities, and avoid all gatherings as a precaution.