'More than ever necessary after the homophobic attack in Orlando, we wish a good #MarcheDesFiertes to all,' the group said in a tweet, referring to the name of the gay pride parade. However, the celebrations sparked a heated debate in the right-wing party Front National (FN) after its student association at the Paris Institute of Political Studies tweeted in support of the march. We must not give into fear,' said Inter-LGBT association spokesperson Amandine Miguel. 'Three weeks on from the LGBT-phobic and racist attack in Orlando, to march is an act of resistance. Some of the city's newest residents will have a prominent place in the Christopher Street Day parade.Īround 1,000 police secured the route through Paris, allowing revelers to enjoy the festivities 'without fearing attacks or aggressions.'
This weekend, Cologne celebrates 47 years since a milestone in the LGBTQ+ liberation movement.
