Taiwan used to consider "homosexuality" as a taboo, a topic that shouldn't be discussed. There were instances of people being secretly filmed or outed, losing their jobs due to media coverage, or being kicked out of their homes. Many individuals were mocked, bullied, and treated as monsters because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

To support those who suffered, gender advocacy groups united in 2003 to organize the first "Taiwan LGBT+ Pride". Since then, it has been held annually on the last Saturday of October.

As the parade grew in scale, "Taiwan Rainbow Civil Action Association" was established in 2012 to handle administrative matters related to the parade. Every year, hundreds of volunteers devote their efforts to organize the parade, aiming to provide a public platform for individuals to openly express themselves. Our goal is for society to recognize the diversity of every person, and to respect and accept different gender identities. We also hope that the government's policies will include these individuals who lack institutional protection due to their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, making society more equitable.

In the first year, over 800 people participated in Taiwan LGBT+ Pride, which has become the largest LGBT+ Pride event in East Asia. More and more people who support LGBT+ rights are coming together. In 2019, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, providing a certain level of legal protection for the LGBT+ community. However, there is still room for improvement with gender issues still in need of continuous attention and advocacy.

This is also the purpose of Taiwan LGBT+ Pride: to be an avenue to celebrate a life that is true and free, a life without discrimination, stigma, and violence.