Central Uusimaa Pride
Central Uusimaa Pride is a joint celebration organised by Tuusula, Kerava, Hyvinkää, Järvenpää and Nurmijärvi, with the municipalities taking turns to host the event. The municipality of Tuusula has primary responsibility for organising Central Uusimaa Pride in 2026.
Central Uusimaa Pride Week will take place from 24 to 28 August, with the main event being held at the upper secondary school and Monio Cultural Centre in Hyrylä on Saturday 29 August 2026. Further details regarding the programme and schedule will be announced at a later date.
Pride’s values
Pride activities are firmly rooted in promoting equality, diversity and safety. Our aim is to build a community where everyone can be themselves and be treated with respect.
Diversity
We value and cherish the full spectrum of identities and experiences. At the heart of Pride is the promotion of the human rights of sexual and gender minorities and the strengthening of a diverse society.
Equality
Everyone is welcome to join us just as they are. We believe that everyone is equally valuable and that their contribution is important. We aim to organise our activities in such a way that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate.
Accessibility
Our aim is to make our events and activities as accessible as possible. We strive to remove barriers to participation and ensure that everyone can feel part of the community.
A sense of community
Our work is built on an open, safe and supportive community. This sense of community is evident in our day-to-day interactions, in our collaboration, and in the fact that we all have the opportunity to make a difference and play a part in building a better future.
Courage
Pride is a movement based on visibility and the courage to defend human rights. Our values include the courage to highlight injustices and drive change—even when it requires strong determination or raising difficult issues.
Further information
Community Participation Worker Tiia Sunila, tiia.sunila@tuusula.fi, 040 314 2962.
Cultural Producer Lotta Mikkonen, lotta.mikkonen@tuusula.fi, 040 314 3437.
Tuusula last organised the Central Uusimaa Pride in 2022. The theme of the event was ‘I Am Alive!’, echoing the theme of the municipality’s anniversary year. The anniversary year was marked to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of Aleksis Kivi. Throughout the year, the municipality sought to promote mental wellbeing through culture, art and education.
Pride events are human rights and cultural events held to celebrate the work done to raise the profile of sexual and gender minorities and promote equal rights. The message of Pride is that everyone has the right to be themselves with pride.
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