Helsinki Pride is an LGBT pride event in Helsinki, Finland. The event takes place during the last week of June.
The event is a week-long event that takes place the week after Midsummer. The week begins with the opening of the program on Monday, and includes various sporting events, a youth gathering, and a Rainbow Fair throughout the week. In addition, the week culminates with Saturday's Pride parade, which runs through the heart of Helsinki, celebrating the role of women and LGBTQ+ culture. The procession ends in the park where the celebrations continue, with live music and speeches. Saturday night is also a time for revelry at the city's gay nightclub.
In 2018, attendance at the Helsinki Pride week reached a record-breaking 100,000 people, nearly triple the previous year's numbers. This made it one of the largest public events ever held in Finland.[1]
- ^ "Record-breaking 100K people march in Helsinki Pride". Yle News. Finland. June 30, 2018. Archived from the original on Nov 9, 2023.