Manse Pride march

Schedule and program

Saturday 14.6.2025

at 12.30 The gathering begins at the Central Market Square

The Mayor of Tampere declares a rainbow peace and Finlayson plays – Pelimannit entertains with their music

at 14 The march starts in front of the Town Hall

n. 3 pm We arrive at Sorsapuisto

Route

The march will start from in front of the Town Hall along the following route: Hämeenkatu – Rautatienkatu – Ronga underpass – Vellamonkatu – Tammelan puistokatu – Yliopistonkatu – Sorsapuisto

Route length

Approximately 1.7 km

Accessibility

The Central Market Square has cobblestones, in front of the Town Hall there is smoother paving and the tram tracks along Hämeenkatu and the road surface are paved, otherwise we will walk along a flat asphalt road. There is a long uphill section at the Ronga underpass. When you reach Sorsapuisto, the road turns into a dirt road.

There is a public, accessible toilet for the disabled in Keskustori next to Kirjastonpuisto.

You can participate in the procession with a guide dog or an assistant.

Advice and help 

Sinuiksi ry employees and volunteers will be there to help and advise. 

They can be identified by their pink vests with the Sinuiksi ry logo.

You can ask them for more information about organizing or other matters related to the march.

Instructions for participants

Arrival 

It is advisable to arrive well in advance of the march. 

You can reach Keskustori by bus on the 2, 4, 5, 7, 8A, 8B, 10, 30, 32, 40A, 40B, 40C, 50, 52A, 52B, 70, 80, 80, 82, 90, 93B and 93C. The nearest stops are Keskustori A-L. You can reach Keskustori by tram line 1 (Keskustori A and B stops are 40 meters apart). Please note that the march will affect public transport, causing possible changes to routes and schedules. Current information about public transport can be found at Nysse.fi.

Tampere Railway Station is located 750 meters away, and the bus station is 900 meters away. The Tampere passenger rail yard renovation may cause changes to train and transport connections at the railway station. Current travel information can be found at vr.fi/radalla/ratapiharemontti.

Organization

At the beginning of the march are the partner blocs and after them the blocs that have registered in advance and they organize themselves in front of the Town Hall in a guided manner. After the blocs, private individuals can join the joyful march. You can wait your turn, for example, in the parking area in front of the Old Church or in the adjacent Library Park.

March route 

Follow the route and maintain a unified and joyful atmosphere. 

Please follow the instructions of the volunteers and security guards for safety and smooth running. to ensure. 

MARCHIERS HAVE A DUTY TO AVOID EMERGENCY VEHICLES!

The march will be stopped in the event of a possible emergency vehicle.

Safety 

We will follow the principles of a safer space during the march. You can read the principles in advance here.

Take care of yourself and your fellow marchers. 

The march will proceed at walking pace. 

The security of the march is the responsibility of AiCan and, if possible, the police. Everyone must follow their instructions during the march. Sinuiksi ry volunteers are responsible for traffic control. 

In order for us to get through the city safely and peacefully, this requires cooperation from the march participants. If you experience or see inappropriate behavior or other threatening activity during or before the parade, report it immediately to the security guards, Sinuiksi ry volunteers or the police! 

Fire, smoke, flares and other dangerous objects and substances are strictly prohibited during the parade. We also do not accept violent or inappropriate behavior.