Nuuk Pride is an

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festival which is held every June in

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. A colourful and festive occasion, it combines political issues with concerts, films and a parade and different arrangements. The focal point is

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in the city centre. It usually opens on the day of the Pride arrangement, culminating with a parade. The first time the pride was held, some 1,000 gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual people and supporters took part in the parade with floats and flags.

History

Nuuk Pride began in 2010. The city's pride festival has since been held every year.

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Pride arrangement and book publishing 2014 on Katuaq (danish)
Festivals in Nuuk Pride parades in Greenland Recurring events established in 2010 LGBT in Greenland Cultural festivals in Greenland Arts festivals in Greenland Music festivals in Greenland Parades in Greenland {{Greenland-stub

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