Tel Aviv Pride has become one of the biggest events of the year in Tel Aviv. Visitors from all over Israel and the world come out in full force to celebrate. The city lights up in color and energy, proving its reputation as the gay capital of the Middle East, and perhaps even one of the gay capitals of the World. Tel Aviv Gay Pride Week takes place every June, with a surge of gay-friendly events held across the city, culminating on Friday with the famed pride parade.  —Tourist Israel