Reykjavík Grapevine - 15.08.2014, Page 44

44 The Reykjavík GrapevineIssue 12 — 2014PRIDE
Bursting
With Pride
Some Perspectives On
This Year’s Parade
Wow! How awesome was Reykjavík Pride this year? I mean,
did you see Páll Óskar’s glittering swan? A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.
It is estimated that over 90,000 took to the streets of
Reykjavík for Pride 2014, to celebrate diversity and show
support for all people. “This year's Pride was a fabulous
mix of celebration, education and a powerful reminder of
the work that still needs to be done regarding LGBTQI is-
sues,” says Eva María Þórarinsdóttir Lange, Chair of Reyk-
javík Pride. “The parade was a meaningful glitter bomb!”
Yup, for this edition of Pride, the sun was shining (thanks
for coming out, sun!), spirits were high, and life in Iceland
did indeed feel pretty darn glittery.
Aside from shooting the parade, we took to the streets
and met just a few of the many Pride supporters to hear
their thoughts on the parade, gayness in Iceland, and their
Spirit Divas. You can read a bunch of those mini inter-
views on our website, www.grapevine.is.
Photos
Alísa Kalyanova
Words
Michael Leonard