Despite rainy weather, the Prague Pride parade has kicked off today, as 20,000 attendees are expected by organisers.
Pride week began on Wednesday with a performance by the Pet Shop Boys.
The 4th annual pride to take place in Prague takes place this week,
and aims to provide support to LGBT communities in countries where pride
or public events are prohibited. The pride parade will pass through
Prague on Saturday, and organisers expect over 20,000 attendees.
PinkNews publisher Benjamin Cohen spoke earlier this week at the
event on the fight for same-sex marriage in the UK, how it was achieved
in England, Wales and Scotland, and will urge the Czech Republic to push
for the same.
LGBT Avatars have been launched this year, allonw gay and lesbians from around the world to log in to LGBTavatars.eu,
in order to be represented in the parade. They can see a stream of
pictures, videos and messages directly to them, and can assign tasks to
those attending the parade.
A total of 117 events are taking place across Prague for the pride event this week.
The American Embassy in Prague will once again support Prague Pride
this year by lighting up its Glorietta pavilion in rainbow colours. The
Ambassador Norman L Eisen whose term is ending this August has
prolonged his stay to attend the opening ceremony.
Surveys reveal Czech Republic to be the most LGBT tolerant
post-Communist state, however there is still a large population who are
against LGBT rights. Just under 50% were against same-sex marriage.
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