National Gay Pride Day (Dia Nacional do Orgulho Gay) is observed in Brazil every March 25, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, combating homophobia, and highlighting achievements in LGBTQ+ rights. The holiday has been celebrated since around 2020, although Brazil has a long history regarding LGBTQ+ rights, including the legalization of same-sex sexual activity in 1830. The LGBTQ+ rights movement gained momentum in the late 1970s following the Roberto Farina case, which brought international attention to the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals during Brazil's military dictatorship from 1964 to 1985. While Brazil currently ranks high on the LGBTQ Equality Index and has made significant legal advancements, including the legalization of same-sex marriage in 2013, challenges such as violence against LGBTQ+ individuals and inconsistent enforcement of anti-discrimination laws persist. National Gay Pride Day is part of a broader recognition of LGBTQ+ identities in Brazil, which includes other observances like National Trans Visibility Day and Lesbian Pride Day.