Nuuk Pride is an

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festival which is held every June in

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. A colourful and festive occasion, it combines political issues with concerts, films and a parade and different arrangements. The focal point is

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in the city centre. It usually opens on the day of the Pride arrangement, culminating with a parade. The first time the pride was held, some 1,000 gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual people and supporters took part in the parade with floats and flags.

History

Nuuk Pride was first organized in 2010 by

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woman Nuka Bisgaard.

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Pride arrangement and book publishing 2014 on Katuaq (danish)
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