1,8 million people at Brazil´s GLBT Pride Parade

Brazil´s GLBT (Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Transgenders) Pride Parade was the biggest of the world, with 1,8 million people in the streets of Sao Paulo.

Sao Paulo Mayor Marta Suplicy gave a speech to open the parade, as she did last year, proclaiming her pride in the city's diversity.

The parade, which began in 1997, attracted about 1 million people last year.

At Sunday's parade, 25 sound trucks blasted techno-pop, disco and brazilian music to the delight of the crowd.

Revelers unfurled a 50-meter-long (55-yard) rainbow flag.

Gay pride also is being celebrated in 22 other Brazilian cities in June and July, including Rio de Janeiro next Sunday.

pictures: http://www.paradasp.org.br/paradaglbt/fotos2004_parada.htm

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