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Last year, Copenhagen Pride played the lead role in a huge drama. But what has happened since, and where does the organization stand today?

Copenhagen Pride faces a new reality: »We know we made a mistake«

Copenhagen Pride expects around 20,000 people to participate in the parade this year. This is a slight increase from last year. Foto: Miriam Dalsgaard
Copenhagen Pride expects around 20,000 people to participate in the parade this year. This is a slight increase from last year. Foto: Miriam Dalsgaard
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In the past year, Copenhagen Pride has been trying to rise from the ashes of controversy. It all culminates this Saturday, when feathers and rainbows once again take over the city’s streets for the upcoming week.

»We’ve had to adapt to a new reality. Not just financially, but also in terms of understanding what kind of platform we are and what we can deliver«, says Benjamin Hansen, who has been chairperson since May of last year.

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