Helsinki Pride
Parade 2026

Security of the parade is the responsibility of the security guards and the police. All marchers must follow their instructions. The Helsinki Pride parade follows the principles of a safer space. If you see or experience inappropriate behavior during the parade, suspect a threat to the parade, or see something suspicious during the parade, report it immediately to the security guards or directly to the police. You recognise our security guards and harassment contact persons by their yellow and orange vests with the text security guard and Local Crew Security. First aid at the Senate Square can be found on the corner of Unioninkatu and Hallituskatu, next to the Info point. If necessary, call emergency number 112. The route proceeds at a slow walking pace. The parade will be stopped from time to time to allow other traffic to cross the parade route. The stops will be carried out by the security team together with the police.

In any cases of harassment or other discrimination, you can contact the harassment contact persons. You identify our security guards and harassment contact persons by their yellow and orange vests with the words security guard and Local Crew Security. Event visitors can also provide anonymous feedback via the harassment contact persons' feedback form. The form is encouraged to be used especially in situations where the matter is not acute. You can identify our security guards and harassment contact persons by their yellow and orange vests with the words security guard and Local Crew Security.

It’s recommended to bring your own bottle of water to the parade. You’ll find a Water point at the Senate Square.

Showing up colorful, with accessories, balloons, signs, musical instruments, music, banners and other props are very welcome in the parade.

Please remember that it is not permitted to do product promotions at Senate Square without specific permission.

Smoke, torches and fire are strictly prohibited on the parade.

To protest at the Helsinki Pride parade is a community-based event, a statement, fun, and empowering. The Helsinki Pride parade is diverse and equal, with no place for violence, harassment, racism or hate speech. Valuing diversity is an important part of Pride events. Please help us create a safe space where everyone can be themselves. Together we guarantee a safe, respectful and empowering experience for everyone!

The Pride parade includes slogans defending the rights of sexual and gender minorities, which can also be written on your own protest signs. There may also be other protesters on the Pride parade route who are demonstrating against Pride. This may seem harmful and unfair. However, everyone has the right to demonstrate, and it is not worth being provoked by counter-demonstrations along the parade. We are louder than them, so let's focus on the message of the Pride parade - it is strong and powerful!

Violent behaviour leads to being removed from the parade.