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Events July 2008

Europride 2008 in Stockholm, Sweden
Europride 2008 Stockholm
Photo: Stockholm Visitors Board
 
Early july
Hälsinge Hambon
Musical and cultural events in Hälsingland.
For further information:
www.halsingehambon.se
 
July 3 - 6
Stockholm summer games
Stockholm Summer Games are international sports games for children and youth in the age 8 to 18 years. The competitions are held at many different areas and sporting grounds in Stockholm city. Besides the sports, different activities are created designed to produce meeting places for young people from different sports and nations.
For further information:
Stockholm summer games
http://www.summergames.se/englishsummer/enlishindex.htm
 
July 5-13
Swedish Open
Båstad, Skåne
Annual International tennis tournament.
For further information:
www.swedishopen.org
 
July 13
Vansbrosimningen
Vansbro, Dalarna
Vansbrosimningen is a large swimming competition. The course is 2000 meters in the river Vanån and
1000 meters in the river Västerdalälven.
For further information:
http://www.vansbrosimningen.com
 
July 13-19
Gothia Cup
Göteborg
Throughout the years, 730.000 youths from 124 different countries have taken part in the Gothia Cup. Over 1500 teams participate yearly. The idea is that soccer, as a common denominator helps to bring the youth of the world together. Encounters that contribute to knowledge, better understanding and respect for cultural diversity.
http://www.gothiacup.se
 
July 14
Victoriadagen
Borgholm, Öland
Celebrations to mark Crown Princess Victoria’s birthday on the island of Öland. The royal family
attends this regal event.
For further information:
http://www.victoriadagen.nu
 
July 17-19
Karlshamn Baltic Festival
Karlshamn, Blekinge
Folk celebration during several days with cultural events from all over the world.
For further information:
http://www.karlshamn.se/kommun/festival/oster.htm
 
July 21-26
O-Ringen
Orienteer from all over the world comes to Östergötland in July, 2007 to compete in Sweden's largest orienteering championship.
For further information:
http://www.oringen.com

July 27 – August 1
Gotland Chamber Music Festival
For further information:
www.gotland.info
 
July 28 - Aug 3
Europride 2008 Stockholm
The Stockholm Pride week is the highlight of the year for many gay, lesbian and transsexual persons in Sweden. There are also lots of international guests. The week ends with the Pride Parade through Stockholm, with thousands of spectator.
For further information:
http://www.stockholmpride.org
 
June 28-September 28
Gardens of Gothenburg 2008
For three glorious months from June 28 until September 28, one of Northern Europe’s largest flower and garden exhibitions will surprise and inspire young and old alike.
www.gardensofgothenburg.com
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