Gay Pride Paris

The lively, colourful and flamboyant Paris Pride parade traditionally goes from Republique to Beaubourg via the Marais, but final confirmation of the route is not usually given until the last minute. Once it starts, however, it's hard to miss!
Paris has a large gay and lesbian population, with consequently one of the most liberal attitudes in France. There is, however, much more in the way of tolerance than acceptance and in recent years the Gay Pride festival has taken on themes such as better integration for lesbians and gays into society to politicise the march.
Partly due to this increase in political activity, the gay scene has recently seen a resurgence and over the last few years the march has grown into a huge carnival on a par with those in neighbouring European countries.