Athens became a sea of rainbows as thousands marched in unison at the 9th Gay Pride Festival in Athens last Saturday. Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community (LGBT), their family members, friends, colleagues and neighbors joined the vibrant, colorful parade and day-long cultural events held under the main slogan “Athena is Ours, Athens belongs to all of us”.
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Thousands march for gay pride
Athens became a sea of rainbows as thousands marched in unison at the 9th Gay Pride Festival

Two participants hug during a gay rights protest during the Athens Gay Pride 2013 parade in front of the Greek Parliament, Athens, Greece, 08 June 2013. AAP via EPA/ALKIS KONSTANTINIDIS