After two years of virtual events, thousands of people took to the streets of Sao Paulo for the 26th Gay Pride Parade coronavirus,
This year the Pride March was called Vote With Pride and was back in full swing in the Brazilian city.
Claudia Garcia, President LGBT The charity running the parade said: ‘After two years without in-person editions, it is a great pleasure to return to the streets and reaffirm our responsibility to the public to support representatives committed to a more just and egalitarian cause. The thing is. Brazil,
People take part in a march through Paulista Avenue to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights during the annual Pride Parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil June 19, 2022. Reuters/Carla Corniel
Aerial view of the ravens attending the 26th Gay Pride Parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 19, 2022, with the theme Vote Proudly for a Policy You Represent. (Photo by Nelson Almeida / AFP AFP via Getty Images)
Takes part in the 26th Gay Pride Parade on June 19, 2022 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with the theme Vote Proud. Getty Images)
A reveler holds a rainbow flag during the annual Gay Pride Parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, June 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Revelers pose for a photo during a march through Paulista Avenue to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights during the annual Pride Parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil June 19, 2022. Reuters/Carla Corniel
A couple kiss during the annual Gay Pride Parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, June 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Thousands of participants march during the annual Gay Pride Parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, June 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
A reveler dances during the annual Gay Pride Parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, June 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Takes part in the 26th Gay Pride Parade on June 19, 2022 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with the theme Vote Proud. Getty Images)
A dog takes part in the 26th Gay Pride Parade on June 19, 2022 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with the theme Vote Proud. Getty Images)
‘That’s why in our campaign we support the need to focus on the upcoming elections.’
Organizers said: ‘In its 26th edition, So Paulo’s LGBT+ Pride Parade is back in defense of a fundamental theme: Vote with pride – for the policy you represent.
‘This event takes place on June 19 and reaffirms our commitment to the fight against discrimination of any kind, in addition to respecting diversity and building positive policies for the LGBT+ population.’
A cleric wears a mask during a march through Paulista Avenue to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights during the annual Pride Parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, June 19, 2022. Reuters/Carla Corniel
Vote with pride takes part in the 26th Gay Pride Parade on June 19, 2022 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Images)
Thousands of participants march during the annual Gay Pride Parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, June 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
A reveler poses for a photo during the annual Gay Pride Parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, June 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
A reveler poses for a photo during the annual Gay Pride in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, June 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Revelers dance during the annual Gay Pride Parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, June 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Although same-sex marriage has been legal in the country since 2013, there are few laws that protect the LGBT community.
People also face negativity and Brazil has one of the highest LGBT murder rates in the world.
The Pride March of So Paulo is the largest in the world with millions of people visiting each year.
The city is also home to the largest gay club in America called The Week.
epa10022990 Participants enjoy the Gay Pride Parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, June 19, 2022. EPA/Fernando Bijera Jr.
epa10022989 Participants enjoy the Gay Pride Parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, June 19, 2022. EPA/Fernando Bijera Jr.
epa10022994 Participants enjoy the Gay Pride Parade on June 19, 2022 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. EPA/Fernando Bijera Jr.
epa10022991 Participants enjoy the Gay Pride Parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, June 19, 2022. EPA/Fernando Bijera Jr.
epa10022999 General view of the Gay Pride Parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, June 19, 2022. EPA/Fernando Bijera Jr.
epa10022988 Participants enjoy the Gay Pride Parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, June 19, 2022. EPA/Fernando Bijera Jr.
epa10022997 Participants enjoy the Gay Pride Parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, June 19, 2022. EPA/Fernando Bijera Jr.
epa10022995 Participants enjoy the Gay Pride Parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, June 19, 2022. EPA/Fernando Bijera Jr.