Reykjavik gay pride
Iceland's capital hosts its 12th annual gay pride festival, led by the city's comedian-turned-mayor Jon Gnarr
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Jon Gnarr, one of Iceland's top comedians and the mayor of Reykjavik since June, greets the crowds in drag
Photograph: Alicia Canter
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Iceland has staged an annual gay pride festival in Reykjavik since 1999
Photograph: Alicia Canter
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A reveller in Reykjavik. When Johanna Sigurdardottir became prime minister in 2009, Iceland became the first country with an openly gay head of government
Photograph: Alicia Canter
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Reykjavik's festival started on Thursday, with a large parade through the capital today
Photograph: Alicia Canter
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Festivalgoers on motorbikes pass crowds lining the streets
Photograph: Alicia Canter
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An elaborately dressed attendee shelters under his umbrella
Photograph: Alicia Canter
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Organsiers say the parade gathered as many as 90,000 people
Photograph: Alicia Canter
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A reveller squints as the sun breaks through in Reykjavik
Photograph: Alicia Canter
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Young festivalgoers pose for the camera
Photograph: Alicia Canter
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Two attendees wearing masks. The event culminates in a concert headlined by Icelandic pop star Pall OskarPhotograph: Alicia Canter
