Over 100,000 attend Tel Aviv's Pride Parade

[shira]

Tel Aviv's 15th annual Pride Parade kicked off on Friday, days after police arrested four suspects in connection with the 2009 gay youth center shooting.

According to the Tel Aviv municipality, over 100,000 people took part in the celebration which is the culmination of Israel's Pride Month events. Many tourists have arrived in Israel specifically to participate in the parade.

...."This was a defining moment in the history of the state and of the community, which remains an open wound. It serves as a reminder to us all of the importance of taking to the streets."

Among the tourists who arrived in Israel to take part in Pride Month events were Vincent Autin and Bruno Boileau – the first gay couple to get married in France. "We are here for the first time on an invitation to discover the city," they said.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4389462,00.html

[aquart]

1. Wow.

Some honeymoon, Vincent and Bruno. And btw, MAZEL TOV!

[King_David]

2. Was a great party and celebration ,

Hotels and Guest houses were packed , not to mention all mt friends guest rooms and couches.

The "pinkwashing" turds have really put the Tel Aviv pride celebrations onto the international gay map. Kol Hakavod !