The participants in this year's Helsinki Pride Parade brought all the colours of the rainbow to the Finnish capital on a sun-drenched afternoon.About 100,000 people attended the Helsinki Pride parade on Saturday. Image: Aino Kontio / YleYle News9:30An estimated 100,000 people took to the streets of Helsinki on Saturday to participate in this year's Pride parade.Yle's photojournalists were on the scene to capture some of the most flamboyant outfits on show, as the city basked in summer sunshine.Semen Thubten and Sami Lempinen pose on the steps of Helsinki cathedral. Image: Ville Maali / Yle 15-year-old Valo Ranta was inspired by Japanese Gyaru culture in the creation of this outfit. This year's Helsinki Pride theme, freedom to grow, was also a source of inspiration. Image: Aino Kontio / YleTiia Moilanen wore an outfit made for the Helsinki samba carnival. Image: Aino Kontio / YleKaarina Miettinen was also inspired by the samba parade. Image: Aino Kontio / YleKade Vuorinen and Mira Suovanen. Image: Selma Rita / YleEmma Bowland protected herself from the sun with colours that matched with the theme of the day. Image: Selma Rita / YlePauli Saarinen drew inspiration for his outfit from the 'Tom of Finland' character, telling Yle that since he was young, he has liked masculine "macho vibes". Image: Aino Kontio / Yle"Red is always good," Helena Pääkkönen commented on her outfit choice. Image: Aino Kontio / YleHelsinki Pride can also be a place for demonstrations, with many participants carrying signs, such as Miki Nieminen. Image: Ville Maali / Yle Rainbow flags were part of many participants' outfits. Image: Aino Kontio / YleLiisa Mustila's outfit also showed the colours of the rainbow. Image: Aino Kontio / YleHelsinki Pride was celebrated on Saturday in sunny weather. Image: Aino Kontio / YleLatest: paketissa on 10 artikkeliaGallery: Helsinki shines with PrideThe participants in this year's Helsinki Pride Parade brought all the colours of the rainbow to the Finnish capital on a sun-drenched afternoon.