© Paul Lawrenson 2018, Photo Credit: Paul Lawrenson / Alamy Live News Group of people fly the gay pride flag as they walk along the streets of hastings. The event runs from 11am until late in the evening. This years theme is no discrimination, no alienation. Hastings pride and festival parade celebrates diversity in this seaside town on the south east coast. © Paul Lawrenson 2018, Photo Credit: Paul Lawrenson / Alamy Live News Hastings, East Sussex, UK. The organization of the event drew heavy criticism from conservative circles and there was a protest march against 'the sodomites' on Friday.
Thousands gay activists in Thessaloniki, Greece have organized the 3rd Thessaloniki Pride festival, a 2-day event that included a parade around the city’s center.
Gay activists waves a rainbow movement flag in front of the White Tower, during a Pride parade, in Thessaloniki, Saturday, June 21, 2014.