Romes gay pride parade takes place on Sat 3 July. The details of the coulorful parade have not yet been finalised, but will be available from the Mario Mieli cultural association. Furthermore, on Thurs 24 June the Gay Village summer festival opens at Romes former abattoir with the theme of gay parenting. For information see www.gayvillage.it. Also in Testaccio, the LAltrasponda festival starts on Sat 26 June, with music, theatre, cinema and cabaret performances. For information contact the Mario Mieli association, tel. 065413985, www.mariomieli.it.