[2][8] Another organiser, Diana Dias, talks about taking tips and suggestions from other Indian cities who have previously held pride walks.
"[2] Chris Fernandes (chief executive office and founder of Goa Rainbow Trust), who came out in the open about her sexuality and is proud of it, founded Adhikar to help girls dealing with similar issues in the state.
[9] The pride walk started from Deltin Royale Jetty on the Panjim side of Mandovi river and marched towards Miramar Beach.
[9] Marchers were seen holding a 10-metre-long rainbow flag and posters like ‘Mog Kar Dwesh Nai’ and ‘Pyar Ke Sab Rang Hai’, etc.
The Pride parade on November 9 was officially opened by Wendell Rodricks and Apurva Asrani, and also had allies in the staff of The Lalit Hotel.