Zagreb Pride Month starts with a public flag‑raising for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on 17 May, marking visible support for LGBTIQ+ people across the city center. Rainbow, Zagreb Pride, and trans flags go up on the main flagpoles on Ban Jelačić Square, King Tomislav Square and other central spots. This ceremony has opened Pride programming since 2007 and now leads into the 25th Zagreb Pride March in June.

You can see the flags throughout the day across the central squares, with crowds, press and plenty of photo angles. The 2026 edition follows the global IDAHOBIT theme “At the heart of democracy,” highlighting queer rights as part of public life. The event is free, public and designed for community presence, visibility and solidarity with local queer communities.

See the Zagreb Pride website for full programme details.