Open to the General Public

Paris 2018 Gay Games 10 is open to the city. All the sports and cultural events will be open to all. Most of the athletic fields are accessible to the public in the designated areas (stands).

Thanks to 107000 spectators

Entrance is generally free except for a few special events like shows. You came and supported, admired, cheered the athletes and the artists giving their personal best.

You will find additional information in the program (schedules, addresses, accessibility, admission prices). Ticketing is now closed.

The main village of Paris 2018 Gay Games 10, located at the City Hall Plaza was the meeting point for participants, visitors and spectators. The public gardens welcomed choruses and bands. Gyms and stadiums in all neighborhoods welcomed the athletes from all over the world. The International Rainbow Memorial Run invited the entire city to a festive and commemorative race from Hotel de Ville to Concorde.

Thanks to 1044 supporters

You have accompanyed participants but haven’t taken part in a cultural or sports event. You chose to be part of this amazing experience as a supporter and enjoyed the same advantages as the athletes and artists, including a medal of participation and of course the access to the ceremonies.

Opening Ceremony

If there is one event that is not to be missed this week, it’s going to be the Gay Games 10 Opening Ceremony.

It will be as memorable as the greatest of the international sporting events.

The parade of athletes, hymns, vows … all the protocol will be there to thrill participants and spectators alike. Everyone will them live the “Experience of Paris-2018” in a stadium of 20 000 seats.

Hundreds of artists will take part in this spectacular show on a stage made especially for the occasion. International celebrities will also join the event to promote our values through their art.

Official Opening Party

To celebrate opening of Gay Games 10, Paris 2018 asked the parties organizer Red Wolf to organize the Opening Party. As guest star, the most accomplished DJ, remixer and music producer on the international gay scene: Offer Nissim. DJ Kingstone, resident at RedWolf, also played.

The event took place in one of the most amazing venue of Paris, on the Champs-Elysées avenue: le Grand Palais. Set up as an ephemeral club for a maximum capacity of 5600 people, it housed an immense stage with more than 100m² of screens, the best sound system by L-Acoustics, an impressive light show, a VIP area, lockers, bars, food-trucks…

Women Party

Women had a special party just for them. Sorry, for once, men are not invited.

Since several editions of Gay Games, this evening has a huge success and allows women participants and their friends to share some emotions in a friendly and festive atmosphere.

Closing Party

The Docks de Paris hosted two different spaces to satisfy the greatest number of the 4,000 participants, which masterfully closed this sport and culture week.

It was time to spend a last moment all together with festive sounds in this high place of festivals colored with the PARIS 2018 GAY GAMES 10.

Entertainment, dancers and decorations reflected this week spent all together.

Pink Flamingo

The climax and grand finale of aquatic events during the week, the Pink Flamingo TM was a show not to be missed!

Swimming, Synchro, water polo, and diving gave you a colorful show …and crazier than you can imagine! A must see!

During PARIS 2018 Gay Games 10, the Pink Flamingo was preceded by a women’s water polo demonstration, by the final of the men’s water polo tournament and by a synchronized swimming demonstration.

Gala de patinage artistique

The figure skating and ice dancing events end with a gala featuring skaters from all over the world.

For the first time at Aren’Ice Cergy, spectators discovered all types of couples on ice: two men, two women, or a man and a woman.

The Gala offered to the public a program full of originality, rhythm, and elegance.

Gala de danse sportive

Dance Sport events are a real show! All dancers have been training and preparing for months and years to perfect their performance.

They have to demonstrate grace, technique and fun on the dance floor. Come and watch dancers of all ages and levels share their passion with you! Here all couples are welcome.

Visit Tours

Discover the “LGBT Paris” and stroll through its neighborhoods and streets to discover its legendary figures and heroes.

Paris 2018 and Paris Gay Village organize specially for you several guided tours, which can accommodate twenty people each, on foot to better appreciate the details and the Parisian atmosphere.

Tours took place in French, English, and Spanish. See Culture for more details.

Sightseeing cruise

Open to anyone who is curious to discover Paris from the Seine, and take advantage of a very romantic night stroll.

That way, you will be able to pass under the famous bridge Alexandre III, to sail past Notre Dame de Paris, to come close to the Eiffel Tower, and even to discover the Statue of Liberty in a most humble version – All of this through the prism of Parisian gay life and under the lights of Paris.

Concerts: Choirs + bands + orchestras

Paris 2018 celebrate diversity through classical music.

Ballet

Paris 2018 invites you to attend a classical dance ballet entitled Dance in Bach, choreographed by Benjamin Munoz on the beautiful scene of the MPAA Saint Germain.

With music by composer Johann Sebastian Bach, Concerto, Adagio, cello suites …, the three dancers lay bare their souls in a strong and intense choreography where technical and pleasure blend around the passion in a love triangle: desire, flame of desire, and love (s). The passion for equality is at the heart of this love affair…

Casting: Roxane Besson, Flavian Caballe and Guillaume Laigle.

This Ballet was created this July 5th, 2017 in Carcassonne Arts Factory and will pass through the Gay Games as part of his tour, after its beginning at the Festival of Carcassonne in Montluçon, the XXII International Ballet Festival of Miami and to Chauvigny.

Paris 2018 – Gay Games 10 is based on five values – diversity, respect, equality, solidarity and sharing – that the public and the participants are invited to practice these values. To support Paris 2018 is a civic commitment. The Gay Games celebrate liberty, equality and fraternity.  Our thanks to the spectators, visitors, supporters and participants for upholding this charter of good conduct.

1. I will respect the diversity of participants regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap, religion, culture, etc.
   1. I will support by my membership, my attitude, and my commitment to the Gay Games, the Paris 2018 association and its partners; I am an ambassador of the Paris 2018-Gay Games 10 values.
   2. I will mind my language and avoid any discriminatory, sexist, racist or homophobic comments.
   3. I will refuse any form of physical or verbal violence and damage to property either before, during or after all events.
   4. I will respect secularism and accept all differences.
   5. I will be careful to project a positive image of myself, my club and my hometown through my exemplary behavior at all times.
2. I will respect all security guidelines, rules and sports ethics of Paris 2018 and its national and international sports federations, the organization ruling committee and the Ministry of Interior.
   1. I will remain in the designated areas for spectators and behind the security barriers, including when taking pictures, videos or selfies.
   2. I will refuse to lead or to take part in any action that would hurt my club, the Gay Games Federation, Paris 2018, or the public order and security.
   3. I will watch over my children and be sure to hold the hand of the youngest (under 10 years old).
   4. I will keep my pets on a leash.
   5. I will be careful with the equipment, material and premises.
3. I will respect the eco-responsable aspects of Paris 2018-Gay Games 10.
   1. I will dispose of refuse in the appropriate trash and recycling containers.
   2. I will travel whenever possible by foot or by bicycle, or use the public transportation or car-pooling.
   3. I will buy only the essential in order to avoid unnecessary waste.
   4. I will look after the environment and alert those around me
4. I will take care of my health and those in fragile condition :
   1. I will avoid heat stroke : I take with me enough water to ensure an optimal hydration, especially for children, persons in fragile health and older people.
   2. I will protect myself from the sun and use the shade, hats and sunglasses.
   3. I will drink alcoholic beverages in moderate amounts and smoke only in designated areas and moderately.
   4. I will be attentive to those around me and I will help those who are in need, fragile or elderly.
5. I will support my team and my favorite players based on fair play.
   1. I will remain in control of myself. Under all circumstances, my behavior will be exemplary, based on respect of others.
   2. I will encourage and support my team, in good and also in less than good moments, and I will respect the opposing team and their supporters. I will remain humble in victory and dignified in defeat.
   3. I will ensure the physical and moral integrity of opposing players, trainers, leaders and supporters, and I will accept unequivocally the decisions of the referee.
   4. I will contribute to create a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment in the places of sports, festive and cultural events and its surroundings.

Paris 2018 Gay Games will enforce this charter by all means available (verbal warning, temporary or definitive exclusion,…).    Failure to comply with the present articles will result in immediate sanctions by officials of Paris 2018-Gay Games 10 and its partners.