Manse Pride 2025: dates, parade, information

Manse Pride, Finland's vibrant LGBTQ+ celebration held in the city of Tampere, returns for its 11th edition from June 9-15, 2025. This week-long festival transforms Finland's third-largest city, affectionately known as "Manse" (a nickname derived from Manchester due to its industrial heritage), into a big gay Finnish playground.

The festival is organized by Sinuiksi ry (a local LGBTQ+ organization) in partnership with the City of Tampere, reflecting strong local support for the event. The 2025 celebration will embrace the theme "Yhtä suurta perhettä" ("One big family"). This theme captures the welcoming atmosphere that has helped Manse Pride grow significantly, with last year's celebration drawing over 5,000 participants to this city of approximately 250,000 residents.

The highlight of the festival will be the Manse Pride March and main celebration, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Sorsapuisto (Duck Park).

What makes Manse Pride particularly special is its intimate, community-driven atmosphere compared to larger Pride events in Helsinki (Finland's capital, which hosts its own Pride celebration June 23-29, 2025). Located just a two-hour train ride from Helsinki, Tampere gives you a chance to experience authentic Finnish culture alongside Pride parties in a city known for its beautiful lakes, saunas, and industrial heritage.