It was a celebration like no other. Thousands of young and old took part in Oslo pride on Saturday, in the biggest pride celebration in the capital ever. – Now we have taken the city back, said Inge Alexander Gjestvang, leader of the organization FRI. Among those present were countless colorful and creative outfits. The rainbow. In the ear and on the neck. Rainbows are the symbol that represents the LBHTQ+ community. Photo: Astrid Hernhholm Hat, gold, fake fur, glitter and bling. Photo: Astrid Hernhholm Oslo’s politicians were present. The Pride celebration in the capital has grown by almost 80,000 in the last ten years. Photo: Astrid Hernhholm Both known and unknown gathered in the parade train. The new culture minister Lubna Jaffery went together with Oslo’s mayor Marianne Borgen. Journalist and presenter Morten Hegseth danced with Tom Hugo Hermansen wearing matching red suits. Host Morten Hegseth danced with friends. – I’ll give the fuck the fear. I will walk with the rainbow flag proudly on my chest, said Hegseth after the terror in June last year. Photo: Astrid Hernhholm Song and dance characterized the pride party on Saturday. Photo: Astrid Hernhholm Pure happiness. Many had been looking forward to this year’s Oslo Pride for a long time. Photo: Astrid Hernhholm Star Wars’ big bad boy Boba Fett was also seen in the pride celebration. Photo: Astrid Hernhholm A sheikh in the colors of the rainbow! The references to popular culture were loose. Photo: Astrid Hernhholm A man for his (rainbow) beard! Photo: Astrid Hernhholm Nails, pumps, face, hair. The Oslo Bassoon Choir played up the atmosphere in the parade, to the cheers of thousands of dancers. “We’re so hot that we’re on fire,” sings the Oslo Bassoon Choir. And news’s broadcaster is fully behind it. Photo: Astrid Hernhholm Freedom, skin and glitter. Photo: Astrid Hernhholm Photo: Astrid Hernhholm This year’s pride parade went from Greenland to Pride Park on Kontraskjæret in Oslo. Jan Thomas and her boyfriend Harlem Alexander walked smiling arm in arm. Photo: Astrid Hernhholm This year’s Oslo pride nevertheless had a serious backdrop. Many felt fear after the attack during pride last year. Several queers say that they were in doubt as to whether they would even participate in the parade this year. Minister of Justice Emilie Enger Mehl assured those present that the security of the event was a priority. – It is important that there should be security. That is why the police and PST have been present, said the Minister of Justice to news. The Minister of Justice was flanked by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Oslo City Councilor Raymond Johansen, both of whom were a little more subdued in their outfits. – I am so incredibly happy that we are here again, said Minister of Justice Emilie Enger Mehl. Photo: Astrid Hernhholm Photo: Astrid Hernhholm There were countless outfits to be happy about. Photo: Astrid Hernhholm Photo: Astrid Hernhholm There was an endless line of dancing, singing and cheering people. Loud music and flashy colors filled the center of Oslo. And two words echoed throughout the city, late into the summer evening. Happy pride! Glitter and glam. Angel wings. Grand castle wigs. There is room for everyone in the parade. Photo: Astrid Hernhholm Norway Rural women put up a strong female presence in the parade. Photo: Astrid Hernhholm Come on, vogue. Let your body groove to the music. Photo: Astrid Hernhholm Wings of pride. Photo: Astrid Hernhholm
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Historical pride in Oslo: See the outfits – Special
