The commemoration of the International Day for LGTBI Liberation, popularly known as Pride, has already begun in Cerdanyola thanks to local businesses and entities. Nevertheless, the city is preparing to host a great program of activities with the highlight central event on Saturday, June 27, featuring performances by Rosario, Pol Orobitg, and Churros con Chocolate under the slogan Cerdanyola has pride.
Central event with Rosario
The main activity of the commemoration will be the central event on Saturday, June 27, at Xarau Park, a festive, inclusive, and open proposal for all citizens that will combine culture, music, and advocacy.
The day will feature concerts by Pol Orobitg and the brilliant musicians, the show Churros con Chocolate, the screening of a commemorative video, and the stellar performance by Rosario, one of the most recognized voices in the national music scene. The party will continue until dawn with more music, entertainment, and surprises.
Furthermore, throughout the evening, the participatory activity Dress with pride, organized by Red Cross Youth, will be underway. This is an open proposal that invites participants to create clothing items with expressive and reivindicative messages by reusing second-hand clothes. In addition, the Purple and LGTBI Point will be operational throughout the celebration.
Admission is free, but capacity is limited. The event will feature a catering area and a reserved space for people with reduced mobility, with prior reservation by sending an email to lgtbiq@cerdanyola.cat before June 25.
Program
7:30 p.m. Doors open
8 p.m. Concert by Pol Orobitg and the brilliant musicians
9 p.m. Churros con Chocolate with Rebeca
9:45 p.m. Commemorative video
10 p.m. Concert by Rosario
11:30 p.m. Music and surprises with Churros con chocolate
1:30 a.m. End of party
Other activities in the municipality
Saturday, June 20: Basketball tournament and folk dances
A few days earlier, on Saturday, June 20, PEM Guiera will host the 3x3 basketball for the rights of the LGTBI community, an initiative promoted by local basketball clubs that will combine sport, inclusion, and awareness. The tournament, which will also include wheelchair modalities, is open to teams of 3 to 4 players from different categories, with a minimum age of those born in 2017, and requires prior registration.
Location: PEM Guiera
Hours: from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price: €20 per team
Organized by: Club Bàsquet Femení Cerdanyola and Club Bàsquet Cerdanyola
The same day, a participatory workshop and folk dance concert will be held, led by Joan Codina and Pol Aumedes, a festive and intergenerational musical proposal that invites the public to discover and enjoy traditional and popular dances.
Location: Plaça de l'Abat Oliba
Time: 7:30 PM
Price: Free
Organized by: Agrupació Cultural Sardanista de Cerdanyola del Vallès and Joan Pol Duet
Activities throughout the program
"Cerdanyola has pride" campaign with city businesses: City businesses that have joined the campaign will have LGTBI flags hung in their establishments from June 15 to 30.
Bibliographic exhibition Visibles: Exhibition of books for adults, young people, children, films, and materials from the Library's LGTBIQ+ Interest Center.
Location: Floor 2 of the Central Library
Dates: From June 16 to July 3
