Samba, metal and Pride parade to fill Helsinki streets in June

Helsinki will see major street events this June, including a samba parade, a heavy metal concert, military band processions, and the annual Pride March.

The Helsinki Samba Carnaval takes place on Saturday 14 June. The parade begins at 15:00 and follows a route from Senate Square along Unioninkatu, Pohjoisesplanadi, Mannerheimintie, and Aleksanterinkatu, ending near Mikonkatu and Yliopistonkatu. Streets along the route will be closed and parking restricted from early in the day.