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Fighting at London's Pride March on Saturday.
The revelers and a small group of religious counter-demonstrators clashed again and again.
Counter-Protester:
"Consider how much more judgmental, consider how much worse the judgment of God will be when His law is broken."
It was the 50th anniversary of the parade, where gays and lesbians, transgender and intersex people and other members of the queer movement celebrate their visibility.
More than a million people gathered on the streets of London.
30,000 alone took part in the actual procession from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square.
John Clark, Administrator:
»50.
Anniversary, good heavens, what a milestone!
What a difference in society between then and now.
In general, the freedom to be allowed to do that.
There used to be no audience, only the police.
And today – look at this!
The most popular event in all of London.
Fabulous!«
In 1972 the parade took place for the first time with only a few hundred participants - mostly men at the time.
Some of these led the train on Saturday.
Overall, however, the event has become more diverse.
Lucy, student:
»It's just the best atmosphere here, to be honest.
Everyone is free to express themselves.
It is great.
I love it here.«
The counter-demonstrators waved Bibles and placards.
Most of the revelers were only disturbed by this for a short time.
Counter-demonstrator:
»There are only two genders, that's how God decreed it.
Marriage can only be between a man and a woman.
That's how you came here!"
There was no escalation.
Some parade participants stole placards, showed middle fingers outstretched – or demonstratively kissed in front of the fundamentalists.