Date of Belgium Bear Pride, 2017 announced

The seventh Belgium Bear Pride, will take place in Brussels from October 12-15, 2017. The event, formally known as Bear Weekend quickly grew from a small gathering to a major event under the name Belgium Bear Pride in 2014.

Date of Belgium Bear Pride, 2017 announced

The seventh Belgium Bear Pride, will take place in Brussels from October 12-15, 2017.

The event, formally known as Bear Weekend quickly grew from a small gathering to a major event under the name Belgium Bear Pride in 2014.

The program of planned event will include parties, excursions, fine dining and a rugby match.

Mr Bear 2017 will see a successor take over his crown on Saturday, October 14 with a professional jury and votes from the public, deciding who ‘Mr Bear Belgium 2018’ will be.

The complete programme of events will be decided and announced by July 1.

To view guided tours organised by Visit.brussels to cultural places of interest, click here:

For more information about Belgium Brighton Bear, click here:

For Facebook group, click here:

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