His parade was held today with great participation Athenian pridein the center of Athens and events in Kotsia Square.

Under the central slogan “Once upon a time,” a crowd of people with flags of rainbow colors gathered early on the square.

Shortly after 7:30 p.m., a parade of LGBTI groups and organizations began to the sound of drums and music. The parade against LGBTI discrimination and prejudice ended in Parliament with a large rainbow flag flying in the center.

Organizers message

“A long time ago… I wasn’t afraid. I was not afraid to exist, to be happy, to live. I wasn’t afraid to be myself.” As always, it is this tale that is read in closed closets, written down in hidden diaries and nobody is trusted… until now. Why now… Fairy tales are over. On June 10, we will take to the streets, as we do every year, to celebrate, remember and claim the life that is due to us:

• To keep our families in the light
• love freely, without shame,
• own our bodies
• for us to decide
• so that we don’t get killed in the streets,
• don’t be afraid for your life
• so we can tell our kids…

“A long time ago… I claimed and succeeded”

There was also a large political presence as, among others, SYRIZA-PS President Alexis Tsipras with party officials, head of state voting ND Irini Agapidaki and other party officials from PASOK-KINAL were in Kotsia Square. Pavlos Christidis. The “Gift” was presented by the Vice-President of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas, the Mayor of Athens Kostas Bakoyannis and the heads of diplomatic delegations in Greece.

The parade was followed by concerts and other events featuring many artists. Featuring rap musician Mi55t, comedian Krissa Katsarini for the stand-up show, Spyros Gramenos, Bessie Argyraki and finally Eleni Tsaligopoulou who performs the main concert of the evening.

The presentation of the evening was held by screenwriter and actor Giorgos Kapucidis.

Source: RES-IPE