Midnight Sun Pride 2024

Midnight Sun Pride is organized in Sodankylä 10.-16.6.2024.
You are welcome to join us!

Program 2024

PrePride

Saturday June 8, 18.15
Rainbow Climbing
Location: Sodankylän liikuntahalli (Sports Hall), Haastajantie 6
Lapin kiipeilijät (Lapland Climbers) invite everyone to try climbing in honor of Pride Week. Climbing is a versatile sport that is suitable for everyone. You only need comfortable clothes, climbing shoes and harness are provided by the sports hall. Under 18s only with a guardian. Everyone is welcome to Lapin kiipeilijät the way that they are.
Organizer: Lapin kiipeilijät ry

Pride Week June 10 - June 16

Monday June 10, 18.00
Openness and equality as Sodankylä's key factor - panel discussion
Location: Järjestökeskus Kitinen, Jäämerentie 19
The panel discussion will be about the importance of openness and diversity on the livelihood and overall intrigue of the area. The panel seeks solutions for how Sodankylä can be a better place to live for everyone, regardless of background, gender, or sexual orientation. The panel will be streamed, link will be provided later.

Tuesday June 11, 18.30
With love, to a person - the poems of Tommy Tabermann
Location: Järjestökeskus Kitinen, Jäämerentie 19
Spoken word artist Tiinaliisa Multamäki and musician George Bandoek Apostolakis perform Tommy Tabermann's love poems. Free entry.
Organizer: Louhistiina and Järjestökeskus Kitinen ry

Wednesday June 12, 18-20
Workshop for pride signs and gay shirts
Location: Järjestökeskus Kitinen, Jäämerentie 19
Come and make your signs for Saturday's Pride Parade or style your own gay shirt. Colors and supplies are provided at the venue. Bring your own shirt.

Thursday June 13, 18-20
Sign workshop for young people
Come and make your sign for Saturday's Pride Parade.
Location: Nuorisotila SoNu, Kasarmintie 10

Thursday June 13, 22.45
Let's go to the movies together! - Sodankylä Pride recommends
Kitisenranta, big tent
Karaoke screening, lead singer Oona Airola
Keshishian: In Bed With Madonna
Let's go watch movies selected by the Pride Team together! Get your ticket for the movie and follow the rainbow flag afterwards - we will gather to share our thoughts and feelings about the movie. Ps. Pride themed accessories are welcome, but not necessary! NOTE: Get your tickets on time!

Friday June 14, 18-20
Peer meeting
Location: Järjestökeskus Kitinen, Jäämerentie 19 

Friday June 14, 15.00
Let's go to the movies together! - Sodankylä Pride recommends
Cinema Lapinsuu, Jäämerentie 17
Hauregud: Sex
Let's go watch movies selected by the Pride Team together! Get your ticket for the movie and follow the rainbow flag afterwards - we will gather to share our thoughts and feelings about the movie. Ps. Pride themed accessories are welcome, but not necessary! NOTE: Get your tickets on time!

Saturday June 15, 13.00
PRIDE PARADE
Starting point: K-Market Sodankylä, Ivalontie 2
Face painting starting from 12.00

Saturday June 15, 14.00
PARK CELEBRATION AND PICNIC
Location: Kirkkopuisto (Church Park), next to Kitinen Bridge
Speeches, dance & music.
Performance by Loviisan Syntymäpäivät.

Sunday June 16, 14.00
Trip to Pappilanniemi Laavu
Location: Pappilanniemen laavu
Coffee is served. Bring your own food. Activities are dependent on weather.

Pride themed exhibition & Pride info at Sompio Library
Location: Sompio library, Jäämerentie 1
Sodankylä library has pride info and a pride-themed exhibition during pride week. The exhibition consists mainly of pride themed books, movies, and music that can be borrowed by customers.