What are the security measures surrounding the event?

For Brussels Pride - In the Capital of Europe 2025, organisers are putting in place a strategy to guarantee everyone's safety. 

What about the police? Security personnel?

During the Pride March, a safety cordon will be in place all along the route. Assistants will be on hand at the various event sites to ensure safety, along with Care Team SACHA volunteers.

Last but not least, the Red Cross and a Safer Zone, located on place de l'Albertine, will be available from 13:00 to 23:00.

What is the event's policy on the consumption of alcohol and drugs?

An Association Village will be set up, with professional associations specialising in health, prevention and harm reduction at festive events.

Awareness-raising, prevention and risk-reduction materials will be available (earplugs, condoms, etc.).

You can find the list of participating associations on the Pride Village page.

We encourage participants to stay in groups, avoid using unknown or unverified substances, stay hydrated, be mindful of their personal limits and use public transport to get home after the event.

If you need to, go directly to the Safer Zone, where you'll find a Relax Zone managed by Modus Vivendi.

What should I do if I witness or am the victim of an act of discrimination or violence during Pride?

If you are the victim of discrimination or LGBTQIA+-phobic, sexual and/or gender-based violence, please make your way to the Safer Zone, where trained volunteers and professionals will be able to help you, or contact the SACHA telephone number on +32 493 40 52 00 (call, text message or WhatsApp).

If you witness an act of discrimination or LGBTQIA+-phobic, sexual and/or gender-based violence, please come forward. Offer to accompany the victim to the Safer Zone, or direct them to a member of staff.

You can also write to safe@visit.brussels if you don't need immediate support.

What should I do if I don't feel well during Pride?

If you are feeling unwell, either physically or emotionally, you can go to the Safer Zone reception desk for help. The advisers will provide you with information and  provide guidance according to your needs.

If you want to go home:

* Ask a friend to walk you home;

* If you are alone, call someone you trust who can come and pick you up.

What services are available in the Safer Zone and who manages them?

A reception area where you can get information, advice and referral to other services if necessary. This area is managed by visit.brussels in collaboration with Plan SACHA, Modus Vivendi and the Centre Laïque de Le Planning Familial.

Anyone can access the Safer Zone welcome desk, prominently located on place de l'Albertine.

There, you will find:

* An Advanced Medical Post (AMP): managed by the Red Cross, this medical station provides first aid and medical assistance;

* A Safer Zone: Managed by Plan SACHA and volunteer nurses from the Centre de Prise en Charge des Violences Sexistes et Sexuelles for a sympathetic ear, emotional support and first-line psycho-social assistance;

* A Relax Zone, managed by Modus Vivendi, for paramedical care.

To ensure a calm and confidential environment, certain areas of the Safer Zone are private and accessible only to people who have been referred to them by the Welcome Desk.

Noise-cancelling headphones are also available at the Safer Zone.

Where can I get food or drinks during the event? 

A number of food trucks will be present in the Pride Village. 

What services are available for persons with reduced mobility at Pride?

* A PRM area overlooking the stage on Mont des Arts, with volunteers on hand to assist (toilet facilities on site).

* A ramp in the Pride Village to access the area.

* Two PRM toilets. Dedicated access to the bar.

* PRM parking (to be confirmed).

* Speeches will be translated into sign language for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.

Can children take part in the Pride March?

Yes, there are no restrictions, everyone is welcome.

Can I report an incident after Pride?

Yes, if you need to report an incident after Pride, you can do so by sending an email to safe@visit.brussels.

To report any LGBTQIA+-phobic acts, you can also send an e-mail to fiche@rainbowhouse.be.

Reporting is completely anonymous and contact will be made in a secure environment.

What can I do to help Pride run smoothly?

You can help Pride to run smoothly by respecting other participants, looking after each other and reporting any aggressive behaviour or potentially dangerous situations to staff.

Follow the instructions of event staff and cooperate with security staff in the event of an emergency.