Gay Pride of Maspalomas is going to become one of the most important events in the gay community in all of Europe . Hundreds of tourists come during these dates to celebrate and enjoy this event, which is primarily held to show that gays deserve equal rights and to reclaim freedom of expression for different communities of gays which exist throughout the world.
Gay Pride Maspalomas has been celebrated since 2002, thanks to the GLAY Association which promotes the Yumbo Shopping Centre and Playa del Ingles as the best gay tourist destination in Europe all year long.

During Gay Pride Week, various events are organized: exhibitions, a movie festival, a Drag Queen competition, the Gay Pride parade, etc. Also, they organize events to raise money to help and support people who have fallen ill due to HIV or AIDS, or to promote the practice of safe sex.
The party closes with the most spectacular fireworks seen anywhere on the islands. The next Gay Pride Maspalomas will be held from 4 th – 10 th of May, 2009.