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Jerusalem Gay Pride parade takes place in quieter atmosphere

28-Jun-09

This year’s Jerusalem Gay Pride parade and solidarity event appears to have taken place Thursday without the violence and counter demonstrations that have marred this now annual event. Although some 5,000 participants have been expected, the actual number may wind up to be more like 2,500; and even the police presence was much smaller than [...]

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Gay Pride Parade celebrates Tel Aviv’s 100th

13-Jun-09

More than 20,000 gays, lesbians, and curiosity seekers turned out for Tel Aviv’s 11th annual Gay Pride Parade on Friday, June 12. The event was staged by the city’s growing homosexual community, was coordinated as a part of the community’s Gay Pride Month and the city’s 100th birthday celebration. Gays and lesbians from all over [...]

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Happy & Hot Gay Pride in Tel Aviv

12-Jun-09

Even the cops were in a good mood today. It was humid and hot but that didn’t slow down anyone. If you are in Tel Aviv around this time next year, it’s certainly worth the experience. Bring suntan lotion

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Jerusalem’s Chords Bridge in Pink

07-Oct-08

Even though this expensive bridge was inaugurated in June on the same week as the gay pride parade in Jerusalem, the massive chords were emanating a different kind of pink last night.
The reason for such a drastic makeover, which could easily offend the local Jewish Orthodox community, is the commencement of this year’s Breast Cancer [...]