Pride 2026 kicks off: A message from Mayor Kai Mykkänen
The City of Espoo is entering its fourth year as Helsinki Pride’s Working With Pride partner.
The City of Espoo continues its important work to promote diversity, equality and non-discrimination as one of Helsinki Pride’s Working with Pride partners in 2026. In the video, Espoo Mayor Kai Mykkänen shares his greeting.
Our partnership with Helsinki Pride will be visible in LGBTQ-themed events across Espoo. We will celebrate the promotion of human rights and equality through events in our libraries, cultural venues and museums. Explore the programme here: Pride events in Espoo.
Pride Month, celebrated in June, culminates in Helsinki Pride Week from 22 to 28 June 2026. The Pride Parade will take place on Saturday 27 June and will also be attended by City of Espoo staff.