Millions of LGBT people jammed several of Sao Paulo’s main avenues for the 14th annual gay Pride parade in South America’s largest city.
Dancing to music blasting from sound trucks June 6, they condemned homophobia and demanded equal rights. They also said they would push candidates in this year Brazil’s presidential election to support their cause.
A river of people flowed down skyscraper-lined Avenida Paulista in what is billed as the world’s biggest gay Pride parade.
Organizers estimated attendance at about 3.2 million people. Police have not provided a crowd estimate. The event has become a huge tourist draw.