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Disneyland Just Made History with Their First Ever Pride Parade

This story was first published in June 2019. Some details may have changed since.

Disney held their first ever Pride parade over the weekend.

Magical Pride on Saturday 1 June, 2019 marked the first time a Disney theme park has officially celebrated Pride, with Disneyland Paris transforming their Walt Disney Studios Park into a celebration of diversity and all things LGBTQ.

The night featured rides open until late, a Magic Lip Sync-Along competition, performances from French disco star Corine and British band Years & Years – who covered Reflection from Mulan’s soundtrack – and DJ sets from SindyKatz and Boy George.

Of course, Pride wouldn’t be Pride without a parade, and Disney delivered by featuring hundreds of marchers in rainbow t-shirts, floats featuring Corine and Boy George, and a host of favourites from Toy Story, Aladdin, Ratatouille and Lilo & Stitch.

Mickey and Minnie also appeared wearing brand new Pride outfits and riding in a car decked out in rainbows and hearts, before later posing for photos with Pride-goers alongside other Disney characters including Genie, Woody and Buzz Lightyear.

See photos from Disney’s Magical Pride below.

For more information about Magical Pride, visit their official website here.

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Check out the original story here: Gay Times Magazine.

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