▲Amsterdam Pride lasts an entire week at the end of July every year, ending with the Canal Parade.

▲At Dam Square, participants can experience live shows, performances, and street parties.

▲The port town of Antwerp is one of Europe's most gay-friendly cities. What's more, Antwerp hosts an incredible pride celebration.

▲The week-long festivities include the Antwerp Pride parade, a free open-air party, and a drag show.

▲Berlin Pride usually occurs around Christopher Street Day. The day is named after and commemorates the Stonewall Riots, which was the first major uprising of the LGBT community against police assaults that took place in New York City in 1969.

▲One of the most famous gay prides in Europe unites thousands of people for the annual parade, DJ performances, and other entertainment.

▲Orgullo Gay de Madrid takes place in the city center and is known as the second-biggest pride festival in the world, behind only that of São Paulo, Brazil. In 2017, the city hosted both EuroPride and the global WorldPride.

▲In addition to the parade, the city offers other festivities including open-air concerts, sporting events, conferences, and parties.

▲Every year, the city puts together Pride Park, a pop-up park located in the middle of the city that features 150 small and large events during the 10-day-long celebration.

▲LGBT exhibitions, parties, and concerts are featured throughout the festivities, and the parade includes an estimated 30,000 participants and 80 floats.

▲London's pride festival takes place on Oxford Street and is the city's biggest one-day event of the year.

▲The parade features around 30,000 participants and is followed by various musical acts and performances.

▲New York City's gay pride festivities take place during the month of June to honor the Stonewall Riots of 1969.

▲The standard parade features 350 marching organizations, millions of spectators, and over 80 floats. It starts on 36th Street and 5th Avenue and ends at Christopher Street next to the iconic Stonewall Inn.

▲The annual pride festival held in the capital of Sweden is the largest of its kind in any Scandinavian country.

▲Workshops, screenings, theatrical plays, and musical shows are just some of the festivities you can take part in here.

▲Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is held during February or March and combines Mardi Gras festivities with gay pride celebrations.

▲Costumes, pop stars, and parties bring in thousands of guests from far and wide.

▲The hub of Tel Aviv's pride week is Hilton Beach by the Mediterranean Sea.

▲Featuring a rotating schedule of musical artists and DJs, the celebrations unite both locals and visitors.

▲Toronto Pride takes place in June and features three annual pride parades and marches–the Dyke March, Trans March, and Pride Parade–along with streets packed with onlookers.

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Most events take place in Church-Wellesley Village, which is considered Toronto's gay village. Expect live performances and a fun street fair.

▲Various events are held throughout the world, mostly during the summer months, to celebrate the LGBT community, promote visibility, and take a stance against violence and discrimination.

▲Celebrations take place around the clock and include parties, themed balls, and other events all taking place in the gay-friendly district, Le Marais.

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The incredible São Paulo Gay Pride Parade is the largest gay pride celebration in the world, uniting around two million people every year in June.

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Paris Gay Pride takes place every year at the end of June.

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The parade extends 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) through the city, features themed floats, and is funded by the government.

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In addition to the parade, other activities include pool parties, boat excursions, and concerts.

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Every year, thousands of people gather in cities all across the globe to celebrate sexual diversity and gender variance, uniting thousands of people for rainbow-themed parades, parties, and fun. Some of the largest pride events, such as the festival in São Paulo, Brazil, attract millions of people from all over the world.

You'll find some of the world's biggest pride celebrations in the following gallery. Is one of them taking place near you?

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Maspalomas Gay Pride is held in Playa del Inglés in Gran Canaria every year.