Mikkeli Pride will be held in Mikkeli on Saturday, August 24th, 2024. The event includes an informative segment at the Mikkeli Main Library, the Pride opening and parade at Mikkeli’s market square and downtown area, as well as a park celebration at Mikkelipuisto. Additionally, there will be an after-party for youth at the Starlight Youth Center and for adults at Wilhelm Public House.
The Mikkeli Pride 2024 event has been planned and organized this year by local youth from Mikkeli. Supporting the organizers and young people are Mikkeli Youth Services, Mikkeli Youth Council, the “Yhdessä osallistuen” project, and Cultural Workshop Kajo.
Pride is a human rights event that promotes equality and fairness and serves as a place of connection for minorities as well as for all residents of Mikkeli. It is a family-friendly event that lasts all day and is aimed at everyone who wants to promote equality and well-being in Mikkeli. By participating in the parade, you can show your support for a more equal and safe Mikkeli, and throughout the day, there will be enjoyable activities and sights for people of all ages.
The Pride flag will be raised in front of the Mikkeli Main Library during the day.
Mikkeli Pride 2024 Program
- 10:00 am–12:00 am Rainbow Library Event – Mikkeli Main Library
- 1:00 pm Pride Opening – Mikkeli Market Square
- Pride Team Greeting
- Mayor’s Speech
- Dance Performance by Anneli Muhonen
- Instructions and Parade Formation
- 1:35 pm Pride Parade – Downtown area
- 2:30 pm Park Celebration Begins – Mikkelipuisto
Music/Dance Performances:- Joakim and Pinja
- Afrodisiac
- S.P.I.T.
- 5:00 pm Park Celebration Ends
- 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Youth After-Party at Starlight – Starlight Youth Center
- Pride Team Greeting
- Music Performance by Raija Koistinen
- 20 pm–04 am Pride After-Party at Wilhelm – Wilhelm Public House
Music and Dance Performances:- In Your Dreams
- AnnaH
- Afrodisiac
- Miss B