Gay Pride marvelous success

  • Published: 08 August 2011

Gay Pride 2011 

Gay Pride weekend is over and this year  was a marvelous success. It is estimated that some 100.000 people (1/3 of Iceland´s population) came to see the Saturday parade and the gay pride outdoor concert in Reykjavik´s city center. That makes it the biggest gay pride ever held in the world´s northernmost capital. The mayor of Reykjavik, Mr. Jón Gnarr did his part by dressing up and lead the colorful parade but the city of Reykjavik has been an active supporter of the event through the years. Read more ...

Gay Pride Song 2011 is out!

  • Published: 02 August 2011

Gay Pride song 2011 

Reykjavik Gay Pride 2011 song, Feel the Love Tonight (Finnum ástina) is OUT, performed by Eurovision Diva Hera Björk, Iceland´s youngest pop sensation Haffi Haff and rapper Blaz Roca. Finnum ástina is written by Orlygur Smari and Petur Orn, filled with feelings of freedom and love of the Gay Pride events all around the world. Listen and Love!

Visit Gay Pride website for more information about the event or download Gay Pride Program Guide. Check out Gayice Calendar for  list of events during Gay Pride weekend.

Tonight: Iceland´s most entertaining competition

  • Published: 03 August 2011

Drag 2011 

Gay Pride weekend has an early start with Iceland´s most entertaining competetion, The Icelandic Drag competition wich takes place tonight in Harpa, Reykjavik Concert Hall.  This is the 14th time the competition takes place where men and women compete to become the Iceland´s drag Queen and King. Last year was a blast and this year will be even bigger! The show takes about 2 hours and is full of fun and laughter that you don't want to miss. Read more ...