The Greek Parliament was lit with the colors of Athens Pride on Saturday evening for the annul parade of the LGBT community that took place at Syntagma Square.
The 14th Athens Pride, and the second at Syntagma Square, was endorsed by the Greek governent and it was the first time that the parliament building was lit for the event, after a decision by House Speaker Nikos Voutsis at the request of the parade organizers.
“Combating all discrimination is a precondition for equality and the basis for creating a society of progress and prosperity,” Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras wrote on Twitter as a message to the 2018 Athens Pride.
Thousands of people gathered at Syntagma Square for the festivities that included dancing to DJ music, face and body painting, greetings and other actions.
After the end of the parade, several well-known performers appeared on stage with the music lasting until well after midnight.
According to the organizers, Athens Pride symbolizes respect for diversity and human rights. This year’s central theme was femininity, as it is experienced in every facet of everyday life, and the slogan was “I am present”.
This year’s parade was sponsored by the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Region of Attica and the Athens Municipality. It was also endorsed by diplomats of 32 countries, according to the organizers.
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