Central Uusimaa Pride 2025 is underway – a week full of diversity, culture and community spirit

During Pride Week, workshops, cultural programmes and discussion events will be organised to get participants in the party mood. Mäntsälän Seta ry acts as the patron of Central Uusimaa Pride.

Tips for Pride Week events in Tuusula:

• Pinssipaja Moniolla on Wednesday 20 August and Thursday 21 August from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
• Graffiti workshop at Jokela Notkopuisto Park on Wednesday, 20 August, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Guest author Tiina Tuppurainen at Monio on Thursday, 21 August, from 5.30 to 6.30 p.m.
• Rainbow Café at the Riihikallio Youth Centre in Kertsi on Friday, 22 August, from 4 to 6:45 p.m. for primary school pupils (grades 4–6) and from 7 to 9:45 p.m. for secondary school pupils and those under 18 years of age.

On the main day of celebrations, the municipality of Tuusula will celebrate equality by flying rainbow flags at all municipal centres. The flags will be a visible part of the conclusion of Pride Week and a reminder of everyone’s right to be themselves. The Pride programmes for all municipalities can be found on the joint event page.

Central Uusimaa Pride culminates in Järvenpää – parade, culture and community spirit

On Saturday, Central Uusimaa Pride culminates in the main celebration in Järvenpää, which invites everyone to celebrate equality, community spirit and diversity.

The main celebration begins with the parade gathering at Järvenpää’s Rantapuisto Park at 2 p.m. The parade route runs through the city centre along the Jannea pedestrian street to the railway station and from there to the Kulttuuripuisto Park next to the library.

You can participate in the parade just as you are – dressed colourfully, playing drums or waving flags. The atmosphere is carnival-like and warm-hearted, and the purpose of the parade is to celebrate everyone’s right to be themselves.

The celebrations continue with a picnic in the Culture Park.

When the procession arrives at the Culture Park, a programme-filled park picnic will begin, offering a wide range of activities and experiences for all ages. The park will be filled with music, art, workshops and encounters.

The empowering Kanikontakti workshop encourages participants to approach themselves and others gently and to connect with each other. At the city stations, participants can take part in photo wall shoots and craft and art workshops in outdoor living rooms. At the Tuusula municipality tent’s craft workshop, you can make key rings and jewellery for yourself or a loved one, and at the Nurmijärvi municipality workshop, you can even try your hand at weaving on a loom! Setlementti Louhela invites revellers to participate in the creation of a community art piece.

At the party tents, you can meet local and regional decision-makers – they are there to hear how equality could be promoted in our area. There will be plenty of glitter, jewellery and accessories on offer – the spirit of Pride is all about joy, colour and self-expression! In addition, the library, city museum and Järvenpää Adult Education Centre located next to the park will offer programmes related to the theme.

The Culture Park stage will feature a diverse line-up of performers. The exact schedule will be published during the event week. Performers will include:

• Elsi Sloan – an artist, actress and activist known for her bold and opinionated art pop.
• Charlie – Mexican singer-songwriter whose repertoire consists of covers and his own Pride-themed songs.
• Queen Catbeth – an energetic burlesque and dance performance.
• Mäntsälän Seta ry. – speech by the patron of the event.
• DJ Kristiancrusoe – event host and mood creator.

After-party at Emalikukka in Järvenpää

The Culture Park closes at around 7 p.m., but the party continues! The after-party for those aged 18 and over will be held at Emalikukka in Järvenpää, where the atmosphere will be electric. Tickets for the after-party cost €16–20. Emalikukka in Järvenpää is located at Emalitehtaankatu 2, 04400 Järvenpää.

Further information City of Järvenpää:
Participation and Communication Pilvi Kallio-Meriläinen, pilvi.kallio-merilainen@jarvenpaa.fi, +358 40 315 3737
Event producer Kristian Schmidt, kristian.schmidt@jarvenpaa.fi, +358 40 315 3249

Further information Tuusula Municipality:
Project Worker Tiia Sunila, tiia.sunila@tuusula.fi, +358 40 314 2962
Cultural Producer Aurora Salomaa, aurora.salomaa@tuusula.fi, +358 40 314 3435

Keski-Uudenmaan Pride is a human rights and cultural event that celebrates the visibility, equality and community spirit of sexual and gender minorities. The event is politically and religiously neutral and welcomes everyone, regardless of their background or identity.

This content has been translated using AI