Rome is made of sampietrini: no two are alike, each with its own shape, color, and mark. This is how our community is: diverse, plural, and strong.
– Mario Colamarino, spokesperson for Roma Pride 2026 and president of the Circolo di Cultura Omosessuale Mario Mieli
On June 20, 2026, the streets of the Capital will once again be filled with colors and demands for Roma Pride 2026. This year, the LGBTQIA+ community’s demonstration for the defense of rights, visibility, and real equality brings with it an image deeply rooted in the city’s visual and cultural identity: that of the sampietrini (Rome’s traditional cobblestones).
The image of the sampietrini becomes the perfect symbol for Roma Pride 2026: just like the famous Roman cobblestones—unique yet united in forming the city’s pavement—the LGBTQIA+ community walks together in the same direction, celebrating its extraordinary diversity. In a complex international context marked by attacks on civil rights, the parade represents a path to be built together, day after day, to demand concrete protections, safety, and visibility.