WorldPrides so far include: the first one held in Rome, Italy in 1990 WorldPride Jerusalem 2006 WorldPride London 2012 WorldPride Toronto 2014 WorldPride Madrid 2017 and Stonewall 50 – WorldPride NYC 2019. The host cities are selected by InterPride, an international association of pride coordinators, at its annual general meeting. The inaugural WorldPride was held in Rome in 2000. WorldPride, licensed by InterPride and organized by one of its members, is an event that promotes LGBTQ pride issues on an international level through parades, festivals and other cultural activities.
The concept for WorldPride events were established in 1997 when Heritage of Pride hosted the 16th annual conference of InterPride.
