Third edition of Antwerp Gay pride NaviGAYtion will take place between June 24 and 27 this year. Antwerp is the first venue to stage GLBT parade in Belgium. Organizers of this NaviGAYtion event expect members of GLBT community in thousands from different corners of the world. This event is completely backed by local travel and tourism industry. Antwerp has revealed tremendous tolerance towards alternative life style and this event is an affirmation towards Antwerp’s claims of one the friendliest GLBT cities of world. Till the legalization of Gay marriage, more than 600 same sex couple have tied knot in 2009. This four day long festival will galvanize same-sex marriage in Belgium too.

On the first day of NaviGAYtion, there will be a seminar Pink Power: History and future of the Gay Community'. This symposium will be a tribute to Stonewall Riots of New York City. On the second day, movie Mamma Mia will be screened. However, entry is on invitation only. In the night of Second day, A Hard Night (Cruise party) will be organized. Third day is at NaviGAYtion is the most eventful day packed with Falcomfair, parties and get together. On the closing day, there will be a dream date and a gay parade.