Iceland is for the queer. Not only is this little island nation queer friendly, they fly more than just the rainbow flag – they are number one on the LGBT Equality Index. Now that you are sufficiently impressed, pack your bags – this year’s PRIDE is waiting.
Reykjavík Pride, or “Hinsegin dagar” as it is known locally, will take place August 6 to August 11, 2024 and as they say, half the country attends the celebrations and locals call it “the world’s biggest small Pride.” It is after all the 25th year of celebration, pride, protest and visibility. It will be a celebration of pride, protest, visibility and over 50 other events in the capital.
“The highlights are our opening ceremony, Drag Djók (biggest drag show of the year), a queer boat cruise, the outdoor festival, the closing ceremony and, of course, the official Pride march,” shares Helga Haraldsdòttir, the President of Reykjavik Pride. “Many of the activities will take place in our Pride center where we have a Cafè, two venues and also our Pride store.” But you’ll know exactly where it’s all happening since during Pride, a part of the street Skólavörðurstígur (a great Icelandic…
