Matthieu Limongi 9:01 p.m., June 25, 2022
After two years of absence due to the health crisis, the pride march made its big comeback in Paris despite the rain.
Nearly 30,000 people were expected to celebrate.
A day marked by the many measures taken by the State to guarantee the safety of participants after the shooting in Oslo.
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This Saturday was the pride march in France.
However, due to the shooting in Oslo, the authorities called for vigilance.
But these warnings have not stopped activists from rallying.
Nearly 30,000 people were expected to celebrate.
After two years of health crisis, the "Pride" is back in color this Saturday with the big return of the famous floats and concerts.
This gathering took place in a festive atmosphere, to the delight of participants like Samuel: "It's the return of the tanks. Last year, it was a bit empty. The tanks weren't there, the atmosphere, it was different", he confides at the microphone of Europe 1.
"Pride is very important for our rights"
For Célia, it was her very first pride parade with her friends.
Arrived with rainbow flag care, the young woman had stars in her eyes.
"It's incredible", says Célia, who explains "feeling more at home here than at home. We are all in communion, it's too good. In addition, we feel good, because we see that no one is us. judge. It's family, so everyone is happy."
For another participant, the "Pride", it is very important for our rights and for us".
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Like Célia, André or Mélissa, there are thousands of them to gather this Saturday evening on the Place de la République for an entire evening of festivities.