Events
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For a visitor to Copenhagen, the year offers a varied selection of gay events
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| Last Sunday in May |
The Annual torchlight procession in memory of those who have died of AIDS make its way through the city. |
| 23 June |
St. Hans (i.e. Midsummer Eve) with bonfires and beach party in Amager Beach Park. |
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Queer Festival. Internationally known performers, musicians, djs, activists, drag kings- and queens and in betweens challenge the traditional lines between the sexes. The festival will mainly take place around the City Hall Square and Halmtorvet. Dunst, the group that is usually known for crossing the borderlines of heterosexual norms is organizer and behind the festival. |
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11 - 16 |
Pride Festival Week |
| 16 August |
Copenhagen Pride Parade (see above) |
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Rainbow Festival - just accross the bridge in Malmö, Sweden. Ten days of art exhibitions, non-stop drag shows, disco nights, dancing and parading. |
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17 - 26 October |
Copenhagen Gay & Lesbian Film Festival - nine days with contemporary gay and lesbian films from all over the world. |
| 1 December |
World AIDS Day. Peaceful demonstrations, free condoms and memorial ceremonies as the city commemorates the international day of action on HIV and AIDS. |
| 2009 | |
| 25 July-2 August |
Copenhagen 2009 World Outgames www.copenhagen2009.org |
| 2010 | |
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30 - 31 December |
Nordic Open, Same Sex Dance Tournament, Galla Party. |
