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Gay Pride in Rome

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The annual Gay Pride Parade organised by the main gay and lesbian associations, took place in Rome on June the 13th, asking for civil rights for lesbian, gay and -in general- all layman people. Rome,
in Arts & Entertainment, on the 13th of July 2009
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as "immoral" and "useless".

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

ID: 105215
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as "immoral" and "useless".

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

ID: 105658
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as "immoral" and "useless".

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

ID: 105663
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as "immoral" and "useless".

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

ID: 105662
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as "immoral" and "useless".

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

ID: 105661
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as "immoral" and "useless".

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

ID: 105660
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as "immoral" and "useless".

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

ID: 105657
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as "immoral" and "useless".

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

ID: 105656
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as "immoral" and "useless".

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

ID: 105654
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as "immoral" and "useless".

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

ID: 105216
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as "immoral" and "useless".

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

ID: 105214
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as "immoral" and "useless".

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

ID: 105213
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as "immoral" and "useless".

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

ID: 105212
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as "immoral" and "useless".

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

ID: 105211
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as "immoral" and "useless".

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

ID: 105210
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as "immoral" and "useless".

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

ID: 105208
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as "immoral" and "useless".

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.

ID: 105207

thanks Steve!

thanks Steve!

great shots really got the

great shots really got the spirit

Thanks for your comment,

Thanks for your comment, Ziba!

NIce images and some great

NIce images and some great captures.

Thanks Jean :)

Thanks Jean :)

great energy in ur pics -

great energy in ur pics - love it

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The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.
The annual Gay Pride street parade from Piazza della Republica to Piazza Navona passing through the old city center.

For the second year in a row, both the central and the local government refused to endorse and sponsor the parade because it is viewed as 'immoral' and 'useless'.

The participant asked for some civil rights for gay and lesbian people, and -generally speaking- for all the non-catholics people that are often discriminated in Italy.