Copenhagen Pride is Denmarks largest annual Human Rights festival, focused on LGBT issues, but involving the entire capital of Denmark, held every August in Copenhagen, Denmark. A colourful and festive occasion, it combines political issues with concerts, films and a parade. The focal point is the City Hall Square in the city centre. The festival usually opens on the Wednesday of Pride Week, culminating on the Saturday with a parade. In 2014, some 21,000 people took part in the parade with floats and flags, and up to 120.000 people were out in the streets to experience it.
Copenhagen Pride began in 1996 when Copenhagen was the European Capital of Culture and hosted the Europride event. From 1998 onwards the festival was called Mermaid Pride and from 2004 onwards Copenhagen Pride. During the first years the festival was held in June, but in 1999 it was moved to August. The city's pride festival has been held every year since 1996, one of the outstanding events being held in connection with the World Outgames in 2009. In addition to the summer festival, the first Copenhagen Winter Pride was held in February 2015.
1999: Alis Engberg
2000: Stine Ringvig
2001: Klaus Bondam
2002: Helle Cobold/John Møgelvang
2003 - 2004: John Bertelsen
2005 - 2006: Thomas Bilgram
2007: Morten Hougaard
2008: Martin Fønss Dufke
2008 - 2012: Ole Santos
2013 - present: Lars Henriksen
Presenters for various shows during the Pride week.
2007: Audrey Castañeda
2008: Audrey Castañeda
2009: Audrey Castañeda, Dan Rachlin, Jim Lyngvild
2010: Jim Lyngvild
2011: Jim Lyngvild, Julie Berthelsen
2012: Jim Lyngvild, Julie Berthelsen
2013: Camilla Ottesen, Raz, Michael Carøe, Bill Holmberg
2014: Christian Vincent, Glamboy P (Patrick Spiegelberg), Megan Moore, Christina Bjørn
2015 Winter Pride: Glamboy P (Patrick Spiegelberg), Megan Moore
2015: Patrick Spiegelberg, Megan Moore, Christina Bjørn
Pride song is a song which is chosen every year, since 2009, to represent Copenhagen Pride.
2009: Arnar Thor Vidarsson – "Pride"
2010: Annikafiore – "Forbidden Love"
2011: Hera Björk – "Feel the Love Tonight"
2012: Claus Nors feat. Julie Berthelsen – "Movin' to the Groovin'"
2013: Army of Lovers – "Crucified (2013)"
2014: Lucaléy – "Dance To The Drum Of Our Hearts"
2015: Patrick Spiegelberg – "Dig og mig mod verden"
Musicians and other artists who have performed at various shows arranged by Copenhagen Pride.
2010: Vengaboys, Patrick Spiegelberg, Ida Corr, Great Garlic Girls, Annikafiore, Matilde, RebeccaMaria, Katrine Brøndsted, Karen, Thomas Holm, Silas & Kat, Camille Jones, Apollo, Rune RK, Dan Rachlin
2011: Laust Sonne, Rasmus Walther, Hera Björk, Electric Lady Lab, Erann DD, Joey Moe, Cecilie Fleur, Rune RK, CVlara Sofie, Morten Breum, Xander, Sarah, Nicoline Toft, Rasmus Thude, Alexander Brown, Morten Hampenberg og Yepha
2012: Hera Björk, the Infernal duo Paw & Lina, Rune RK, Jean von Baden, Rosa Lux, Alberte og Josefine Winding, George Michael Jam
2013: Army of Lovers, Hera Björk, Emmelie de Forest, BLITZKIDS mvt., Le Freak, Zahra, Shila Mariposa + DJ Kelde, Unico feat. Nanamarie, Lynx & Pico feat. Glamboy P (Patrick Spiegelberg), Martin Kundsen, Kat Stephie Holst & DJ Kende, David Jay, 8Ball feat. Gustav, Michael Carøe, Juanna ft. DanyComaro, DeeJay Mikael Costa A Friend in London
2014: DJ Tonny Liljenberg, Thomas Buttenschøn, Lucaléy, Sada Vidoo, World of Girls, Garek, Mettro, Silje Svea og Lynx, Our Lady J, Basim, Zindy, Sassa, Holestar, Campari Camping, Luux, Cisilia, Hector Lopez, Sy Lee, Annella Zarina Luckcrown, Scarletta Jackson, Divet, Glamboy P (Patrick Spiegelberg), Megan Moore, Pink Pistols, Hvide Løgne, Chili Goes Chili, Fjer, Amanda Wium, Freja Kirk, Tek Yon, DJ Mai Schaarup, Conchita Wurst
2015 Winter Pride: Glamboy P (Patrick Spiegelberg), DJ Tonny Liljenberg, Betty Bronx, Christina Chanée, Harley Queen
2015: Thomaz Ransmyr, Rickard Söderberg, Magnus Carlsson, Anna Book, Silje Svea & Lynx, Jonas Hedqvist, Ida Corr, Dj Dragdaddy & The C.U.N.T. Collective, Clara Sofie, Patrick Spiegelberg, Campari Camping, Thomas Madvig & Simon Witzansky, Borneland - live, Megan Moore, Steed Lord, Bronx & Ashibah, MNEK, DJ Robin Skouteris, Lighthouse X, O’HARA feat. Ramona Macho, Danny Polaris, Scarlette, Royal Feet Factory, Vinnie Who, Glitter Boys vs. Witzansky
