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The annual Christopher Street Day attracted thousands of people from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community to take part in this year`s colourful parade in the streets of Munich`s inner city. Germany. 9th July 2011

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Christopher Street Day 2011 - Munich

The annual Christopher Street Day attracted thousands of people from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community to take part in this year`s...

by Alan Grant in Germany on 09/07/2011

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