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Members of the LGBT community and supportive heterosexual Bulgarian citizens marched Saturday on the Sofia Gay Pride 2012. Photo by BGNES
Over 2,000 people gathered for the 5th annual Sofia Gay Pride, which is taking place in the Bulgarian capital Saturday.
LGBT people, as well as heterosexual citizens, joined the event to express their desire for equal rights to all, and to protest against continuing discrimination against people of differing sexual orientations in Bulgaria.
The rally, which includes a march through central Sofia, and a concert later Saturady evening, is going on without any conflicts or violence.
In previous editions of the Sofia Gay Pride, far-right extremists have attempted to attack the rally, provoking minor clashes with the police.
Saturday Gay Pride ralliers peacefully marched along Vasil Levski, Dondukov and Tsar Osvoboditel Blvds in Sofia, escorted by the police.
Chance passers-by smiled and waved hands at the marching people, who were carrying the traditional rainbow flag, reports the Focus Information Agency.
Public figures, such as MPs from various parties and UK and US ambassadors Jonathan Allen and James Warlick are also present at the march.
A number of other foreign embassies, as well as 134 MEPs have sent official letters of support for the Gay Pride.
"We're here to show that we are proud of who we are and that we are not afraid," was the message of many ralliers, according to BGNES.
The 5th annual Sofia Gay Pride continues with a concert in the park of the Soviet Army monument, featuring Maria Ilieva, Sofi Marinova, Voice of Boys, and other Bulgarian performers.
You can watch the rally live from the official website of the event HERE.
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