Pictures: The Baltic Pride 2023 in Tallinn

The Estonian capital, Tallinn, hosted The Baltic Pride from 6 to 11 June with the motto, “One for all and all for equality”; the week-long event was organised by the Estonian LGBT Association and culminated with a packed parade in the Tallinn city centre on 10 June.

The Baltic Pride 2023 was hosted in Tallinn after a six-year hiatus. The programme included a gala that recognised the local LGBTQ rights’ activists and organisations, an international conference “A diverse environment, a safer Estonia!”, the exhibition “From such people to LGBT activism. 20th century stories about sexual and gender minorities in Estonia”, and a comedy show.

The Baltic Pride parade on 10 June was attended by the LGBTQ+ community and their supporters from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and other countries, emphasising support for diversity and equality.

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