Pride's premiere celebrated by a thousand

Rainbow colours were waved for the first time in Hässleholm on Saturday.

– I've been looking forward to this for a long time. When we started talking about this, we thought it would be a little walk, says Reverand Klas Sturesson from Hässleholm’s parish.

The walk became a procession, with almost a thousand people.

– This will be the beginning of a tradition. But in the long run, the goal is not to have to organise Pride. It goes without saying that you should be able to love the one you want, says Maria Helldén, Priest of the church.

At 1 pm the church bells started ringing and the Pride Walk began along the city streets. In Hembygdsparken there was music and dancing. Klas Sturesson explains that many businesses, political parties and associations have shown their support.

– We are very happy with the day. I want to thank both the congregation and everyone else who has been involved and helped, he says.