This Saturday, October 3, the Paris Pride March will take place, marking a return after being canceled in June last year due to a heatwave. The event holds special importance for the LGBTQI+ community, especially as it occurs a few months before the French presidential election. The threat of a victory by the far-right National Rally party has grown, and the march may be the last one not to occur under a far-right government. At a time when the National Rally is gaining momentum, the march is seen as a critical moment to stand against potential policies that could be discriminatory toward the LGBTQI+ community. The Inter-LGBT, the organization responsible for organizing the event, has faced challenges since the previous march, when its poster sparked controversy. The poster depicted a group of queer individuals confronting a supremacist figure, which the far-right interpreted as an incitement to violence. In response, Valérie Pécresse, the regional president, withdrew 25,000 euros in subsidies from the region. According to reports from Mediapart, several major brands, including PayPal, the RATP, Air France, Henkel, and Accor, have also distanced themselves from the march. This controversy is estimated to have cost the Inter-LGBT around 75,000 euros. In a detailed article published in the queer and independent media outlet Problematik last June, journalist Morgan Crochet explored the internal conflicts within the Inter-LGBT, including allegations of harassment, exclusions, and resignations. The 2026 poster features a raised hand emerging from a ballot box, with the subtitle "2027: solidarity, diversity, LGBT+ & Allies." However, the design has not been universally accepted. The Inter-LGBT is emphasizing community unity by encouraging people to vote against the far right. This year’s march avoids religious symbols or references to foreign policy. The inclusion of Palestinian LGBTQ+ individuals, who are currently facing significant challenges under Israeli military operations, has also been omitted. Some critics question the statement that queers are "the heirs of the republican ideal," wondering why they would claim to be republican when minority rights have often been the result of long struggles and social movements. In Têtu, a French LGBTQ+ publication, some are more positive about the Inter-LGBT relearning "the art of uniting around the Pride." The article also notes the return of Valérie Pécresse’s involvement in this edition. Among the achievements, the exclusion of far-right groups such as Eros, Nemesis, and Civitas, as well as the Fiertés Citoyennes collective—a group associated with conservative media—has been highlighted. These exclusions reaffirm the presence of clear boundaries. What continues to define the Paris Pride March is its core mission: contestation, solidarity, and the defense of those who challenge the status quo.