JERUSALEM — The 24th Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance will take place on Thursday, June 4, 2026, departing from Sacher Park and proceeding to the Rose Garden along a new route that passes near the Supreme Court and the Knesset. The march will be held under the slogan 'Demanding Change' and marks the first time in about a decade that the event has deviated from its traditional path.
Organizers from the Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance said the revised route—approved in coordination with the Jerusalem District Police—is designed to emphasize that equality requires concrete action from government decision-makers, not just symbolic gestures. The march will call for changes in public discourse and legislation on behalf of Israel’s LGBTQ+ community, with a focus on advancing full equality, restoring a sense of security for all citizens, and promoting social and legislative reform.
Participants will walk from Sacher Park through Rabin Road, the Supreme Court area, Yoel Sussman Street, and on to the Rose Garden, where a closing rally will be hosted by Elad Bar-Noy and Avia Farhi. Scheduled speakers include Jerusalem activist Nadav Schwartz, trans activist Nina Halevi, Jerusalem Open House chair Hadas Blomendal, and Association for Civil Rights in Israel executive director Noa Sattath. Performers such as Gal De Paz, Hazeevot, Suzi Boom, and Rona Kenan will appear on the opening stage in Sacher Park.
“This is not only a protest, but a statement about a society in which equal rights and human dignity are not privileges granted to some and denied to others,” Blomendal said. Organizers noted that the march’s timing during an election year adds civic significance, and invitations were sent to all Knesset members. Opposition leader Yair Lapid and MK Naama Lazimi have confirmed their attendance.
About 2,000 police personnel—including Jerusalem District officers, Border Police, undercover units, reinforcements, and volunteers—will secure the event. Road closures are expected to begin at 3:30 p.m. on Rabin, Ben-Zvi Boulevard, Bezalel, Ruppin, Kaplan, and Hanassi Hashishi streets, as well as adjacent areas. Israel Police Commissioner Danny Levy, who recently met with LGBTQ+ community representatives ahead of Pride Month, said authorities would act to prevent violence, incitement, and interference at Pride events.
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