The gay pride Parade in Copenhagen is an annual event where lots of representatives and sponsors drive, walk and dance from the town hall of Frederiksberg to the main town hall of Copenhagen.

We made a small video about the parade as well, which probably does a better job at showing what it’s like:

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We love visiting and taking pictures, because the vibe is great, the supporters line the path of the parade smile, cheer and wave a sea of rainbow flags.

The costumes are quite elaborate and usually pretty varied. There’s always lots of glitter and colour, so I (Jonathan) always stick out in my black suits.

Audience and participants of any age.

Some of the neighbours enjoy the show from their balconies.

The police blocks off the relevant roads and clears the way for the duration of the parade. I’m sure this isn’t the most modern equipment they have around, but that made for even better pictures.

The Palads cinema is a wonderfully colourful backdrop for the last kilometer of the parade.

I tend to ask people if I can take their picture. In general, but especially if they’re in the audience and not part of the actual parade.

These amazing ladies gave me bracelets as well after I asked them for a picture!

Obviously hundreds of hours of mobile footage was created that day.

I wonder where i can see the footage that this guy shot, because it actually looks like a pretty amazing combo.

At the finish line of the parade, some religious “counter-protestors” had posted up, promising damnation and protected by about twice as many police officers as they had attendees.

It was very funny to see how they were largely ignored and mostly contributed to the amusement of the parade-goes.

There were so many powerful messages, signs, shirts and flags, it was a lot to take in and a good reminder of lots of issues that I usually don’t face, but should be mindful of.

A big thanks to all of the amazing volunteers, organisers and parade goers for this year!