Pride House — Paris 2024 — Olympic Hospitality House
Pride House — France 2024 Pride House
The Pride House — France 2024 is the 24th edition that will be taking place during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games as the the Pride House focuses on Celebrating Diversity at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are not just about athletic prowess and medal counts. They are also a celebration of diversity, inclusion, and the spirit of unity. One significant initiative that embodies these values is the Pride House.
Note: this is a detailed article that expands on my article: Olympic Hospitality House List for Paris Summer Games — Ultimate Guide to Paris 2024. If you are looking for a complete list of Hospitality Houses for the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games, then follow the above link.
What Is the Pride House?
The Pride House is a dedicated space created during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to represent and celebrate the LGBTI+ community. Led by the Fier-Play association in collaboration with Paris 2024, this safe and welcoming space serves several essential purposes:
- Visibility for LGBTI+ Athletes: The Pride House ensures that LGBTI+ athletes are visible and celebrated. It provides a platform for them to express themselves freely during the Games.
- Awareness and Education: Through a program of celebratory, cultural, and educational activities, the Pride House raises awareness about the inclusion of LGBTI+ individuals in the world of sports.
- Support and Allyship: It serves as a meeting point for LGBTI+ supporters, athletes, and allies. Here, everyone can come together to celebrate achievements and foster a more inclusive sporting environment.
Three Forms of the Pride House
- Central Pride House: This is the primary space where the festive, cultural, sports, and educational programs will be based. Multiple locations including Rosa Bonheur sur Seine on the port des Invalides and another at Parc de La Villette. Each site will include activities and a nightly party will be at Rosa Bonheur.
- Mobile Pride House: A mobile version of the Pride House will travel to different Games venues, as well as around Paris and its surroundings, reaching spectators and the public.
- Digital Pride House: Accessible via smartphones, the Digital Pride House extends the initiative’s reach globally.
Paris 2024’s Commitment to Combating Discrimination
Paris 2024 is fully committed to fighting discrimination related to gender and sexual orientation. The creation of the Pride House aligns with this commitment, emphasizing that the Games are open to everyone, regardless of their background or identity1.
Conclusion
As the world comes together to celebrate athletic excellence, let us also celebrate diversity, acceptance, and love. The Pride House at the 2024 Paris Olympic Summer Games stands as a beacon of hope, reminding us that sports can be a powerful force for positive change.
Details
Availability: Public
Hours: TBD
Website: https://pridehousefrance.com/en/home/ , https://www.paris2024.org/en/pride-house/
Location: Parc de la Villette, Rosa Bonheur sur Seine
About Ken Hanscom:
Ken Hanscom is a veteran-fan of the Olympic Games and the recognized expert in ticketing, corporate sponsorships, traveling to and experiencing the Olympic Games. In his role as COO at TicketManager, during Rio 2016 & PyeongChang 2018, Ken worked directly with the United States Olympic Committee, NBC Universal, Anheuser Busch, & Cartan Tours the authorized ticket reseller for 23 countries across the globe on their ticketing & corporate hospitality programs. While in Rio, Ken attended 30 events while guest blogging for the International Business Times, writing for USA Today, The Post Game, and appearing on TV with NBC, and ESPN Radio. Ken and his wife Ashley are also trustees of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation (USOPF). For more information and interviews with Ken on the Olympics and the upcoming Paris 2024 games, connect via Twitter or directly at kenh@ticketmanager.com.
So far, the list of confirmed Hospitality Houses for Paris 2024 include:
- Africa — Station Afrique
- Austria — Austria House
- Belgium — Lotto Belgium House
- Brazil — Casa Brasil
- Canada — Canada Olympic House — Maison olympique du Canada
- Chinese Taipei — Chinese Taipei Pavilion — Taiwan Pavilion
- Colombia — Colombia House — Casa Colombia
- Czech Republic — Czech House
- Denmark — Danish Pavilion
- France — Club France
- Germany — Deutsches Haus
- Great Britain — Team GB House
- Ireland — Team Ireland Supporters House
- India — India House
- International Olympic Collectors — Official Olympic Collectors Area Paris 2024
- Italy — Casa Italia
- Mexico — Casa Mexico
- Mongolia — Mongolian House — “GO MONGOLIA”
- Netherlands — TeamNL House (formerly Holland Heineken House)
- New Zealand — New Zealand House
- Omega — Omega House
- Poland — Maison Polonaise — Poland House
- Portugal — Casa de Portugal
- Pride House
- Serbia — Serbian House
- Slovakia — Slovak House — La Maison Slovaque
- Slovenia — Slovenia House
- South Korea — Korea House
- Sweden — Sweden Arena
- Switzerland — House of Switzerland
- United States — Team USA House
