Photos: Gay marriage legalized in France
April 24, 2013
People gather to celebrate the passage of a law allowing same-sex couple to marry and adopt children, in Paris April 23, 2013. French lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday, a flagship reform pledge by French President which sparked often violent street protests and a rise in homophobic attacks. The law legalizes gay marriage and gives gay and lesbian couples adoption rights. Sign reads, "Yes to Equality". REUTERS/Charles Platiau ( FRANCE-GAYMARRIAGE/ )
People gather outside Marseille's town hall to attend a demonstration to support the passage of the same-sex marriage bill in Marseille, April 23, 2013. French parliament approved a law allowing same-sex couples to marry and to adopt children on Tuesday, a flagship reform pledge by French President which sparked often violent street protests and a rise in homophobic attacks. The law legalizes gay marriage and gives gay and lesbian couples adoption rights. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier ( FRANCE-GAYMARRIAGE/ )
People celebrate in front of the Paris City Hall on April 23, 2013, hours after the French National Assembly adopted a bill legalizing same-sex marriages and adoptions for gay couples, defying months of opposition protests. In its second and final reading, a majority of lawmakers approved the bill by a vote of 331 to 225. BERTRAND GUAY/AFP/Getty Images ( 519164290 )
Pro-gay marriage activists pose during a gathering at Paris 4th district city hall after French lawmakers legalized same-sex marriage, Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in Paris. Lawmakers legalized same-sex marriage after months of debate and street protests that brought hundreds of thousands to Paris. Tuesday's 331-225 vote came in the Socialist majority National Assembly. France's justice minister, Christiane Taubira, said the first weddings could be as soon as June. (AP Photo/Francois Mori) ( France Gay Marriage )
People celebrate in front of the Paris City Hall on April 23, 2013, hours after the French National Assembly adopted a bill legalizing same-sex marriages and adoptions for gay couples, defying months of opposition protests. In its second and final reading, a majority of lawmakers approved the bill by a vote of 331 to 225. BERTRAND GUAY/AFP/Getty Images ( 519164665 )
A supporter of same sex marriage climbs on a statue on April 23, 2013 in Lyon, southeastern France, some hours after the French National Assembly adopted a bill legalizing same-sex marriages and adoptions for gay couples, defying months of opposition protests. In its second and final reading, a majority of lawmakers approved the bill by a vote of 331 to 225. The banner reads : We will not forget, stop homophobia !". JEFF PACHOUD/AFP/Getty Images ( 519165450 )
A woman holds a board which reads "I love you" with the drawing of French Justice Minister Christiane Taubira as she celebrates the newly adopted same sex marriage law, on April 23, 2013 in Lille, northern France. After months of acrimonious debate and hundreds of protests that have occasionally spilled over into violence, the assembly adopted the bill legalizing same-sex marriages and adoptions for gay couples. In its second and final reading, a majority of lawmakers approved the bill by a vote of 331 to 225. Taubira was the main government member to present and debate with the opposition on the bill at the National Assembly. PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images ( 519161981 )
People gather outside Marseille's town hall to attend a demonstration to support the passage of the same-sex marriage bill in Marseille, April 23, 2013. French parliament approved a law allowing same-sex couples to marry and to adopt children on Tuesday, a flagship reform pledge by French President which sparked often violent street protests and a rise in homophobic attacks. The law legalizes gay marriage and gives gay and lesbian couples adoption rights. The placard reads "I'm looking for an husband, not Prince Charming". REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier ( FRANCE-GAYMARRIAGE/ )
People celebrate and deploy a rainbow banner on April 23, 2013 on Capitole square in Toulouse, south western France after the French national assembly adopted a bill legalizing same-sex marriages and adoption for gay couples, defying months of opposition protests. In its second and final reading, a majority of lawmakers approved the bill by a vote of 331 to 225. ERIC CABANIS/AFP/Getty Images ( 519161953 )
Supporters of same sex marriage demonstrate on April 23, 2013 in Lyon, southeastern France, some hours after the French National Assembly adopted a bill legalizing same-sex marriages and adoptions for gay couples, defying months of opposition protests. In its second and final reading, a majority of lawmakers approved the bill by a vote of 331 to 225. JEFF PACHOUD/AFP/Getty Images ( 519165257 )
Anti-gay marriage activists hold smoke flares with the color of the logo of the movement during a rally to protest the new law after French lawmakers legalized same-sex marriage, Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in Paris. Lawmakers legalized same-sex marriage after months of debate and street protests that brought many thousands to protest in Paris. Tuesday's 331-225 vote came in the Socialist majority National Assembly and France's justice minister, Christiane Taubira, said the first weddings could be as soon as June. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) ( France Gay Marriage )
Demonstrators opposed to same-sex marriage protest on April 23, 2013 in Paris after the French national assembly adopted a bill legalizing same-sex marriages and adoption for gay couples, defying months of opposition protests. In its second and final reading, a majority of lawmakers approved the bill by a vote of 331 to 225. FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/Getty Images ( 519161855 )
Anti-same sex marriage activists of the anti-gay marriage movement 'la Manif pour Tous' protest during a demonstration, a few hours after the French Parliament adopted gay marriage law at the Assemblee Nationale on April 23, 2013 in Paris, France. The bill was approved by a vote in Parliament of 331 to 225. (Photo by Antoine Antoniol/Getty Images) ( 167283268 )
Anti-riot policemen stand as supporters of anti-gay marriage movement "La Manif Pour Tous" (Demonstration for all!) shout slogans when demonstrating with French national flags on April 23, 2013 in Lyon, southeastern France, some hours after the French National Assembly adopted a bill legalizing same-sex marriages and adoptions for gay couples, defying months of opposition protests. In its second and final reading, a majority of lawmakers approved the bill by a vote of 331 to 225. JEFF PACHOUD/AFP/Getty Images ( 519164934 )
Supporters of anti-gay marriage movement "La Manif Pour Tous" (Demonstration for all!) face anti-riot policemen as they demonstrate on April 23, 2013 in Lyon, southeastern France, some hours after the French National Assembly adopted a bill legalizing same-sex marriages and adoptions for gay couples, defying months of opposition protests. In its second and final reading, a majority of lawmakers approved the bill by a vote of 331 to 225. JEFF PACHOUD/AFP/Getty Images ( 519164530 )
Supporters of the anti-gay marriage movement "La Manif Pour Tous" (Demonstration for all!) face anti-riot policemen as they demonstrate on April 23, 2013 in Lyon, southeastern France, some hours after the French National Assembly adopted a bill legalizing same-sex marriages and adoptions for gay couples, defying months of opposition protests. In its second and final reading, a majority of lawmakers approved the bill by a vote of 331 to 225. JEFF PACHOUD/AFP/Getty Images ( 519164362 )
A demonstrator clashes with riot police, Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in Paris. France legalized gay marriage on Tuesday after a wrenching national debate that exposed deep conservatism in the nation's heartland and triggered huge demonstrations that tapped into intense discontent with the Socialist government. Within hours, fiery clashes broke out between protesters and riot police. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) ( France Gay Marriage )
People wearing pink overalls attend the "La Manif pour Tous" (Demonstration for All) protest march against France's legalization of same-sex marriage, in Paris, April 23, 2013. French parliament approved a law allowing same-sex couples to marry and to adopt children on Tuesday, a flagship reform pledge by French President which sparked often violent street protests and a rise in homophobic attacks. The law legalizes gay marriage and gives gay and lesbian couples adoption rights. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen ( FRANCE-GAYMARRIAGE/ )
Supporters of the anti-gay marriage movement "La Manif Pour Tous" (Demonstration for all!) demonstrate on April 23, 2013 in Toulouse after the French national assembly adopted a bill legalizing same-sex marriages and adoption for gay couples, defying months of opposition protests. In its second and final reading, a majority of lawmakers approved the bill by a vote of 331 to 225. ( placard reads: One Father. One mother. We don't lie to children) ERIC CABANIS/AFP/Getty Images ( 519162003 )
Anti gay marriage activists wavs a flag with the logo of the movement on it during a rally to protest against the new law after French lawmakers legalized same-sex marriage, Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in Paris. Lawmakers legalized same-sex marriage after months of bruising debate and street protests that brought hundreds of thousands to Paris. Tuesday's 331-225 vote came in the Socialist majority National Assembly. France's justice minister, Christiane Taubira, said the first weddings could be as soon as June. Flags read, "demonstration for all." (AP Photo/Michel Euler) ( France Gay Marriage )
A supporter kisses anti-same sex marriage activist Frigide Barjot (C) of the anti-gay marriage movement 'la Manif pour Tous' during a demonstration, a few hours after the French Parliament adopted gay marriage law at the Assemblee Nationale on April 23, 2013 in Paris, France. The bill was approved by a vote in Parliament of 331 to 225. (Photo by Antoine Antoniol/Getty Images) ( 167283258 )
Supporters of the anti-gay marriage movement, "La Manif Pour Tous" (Demonstration for All), protest on April 23, 2013 in Lille. The French parliament on April 23 defied months of angry protests by approving a bill that is to make France the 14th country worldwide to legalize same-sex marriages. But opponents to the law vowed to fight on, quickly filing a constitutional challenge and promising more demonstrations to pressure President Francois Hollande into backing down from signing the bill. PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images ( 519162966 )
Some of 600 opponents of same-sex marriages protest on April 23, 2013 in the western French city of Nantes. The French parliament on April 23 defied months of angry protests by approving a bill that is to make France the 14th country worldwide to legalize same-sex marriages. But opponents to the law vowed to fight on, quickly filing a constitutional challenge and promising more demonstrations to pressure President Francois Hollande into backing down from signing the bill. FRANK PERRY/AFP/Getty Images ( 519165424 )
Demonstrators parade a dressed puppet of France's President Francois Hollande during the "La Manif pour Tous" (Demonstration for All) who protest against France's legalization of same-sex marriage, in Paris, April 23, 2013. French parliament approved a law allowing same-sex couples to marry and to adopt children on Tuesday, a flagship reform pledge by French President which sparked often violent street protests and a rise in homophobic attacks. The law legalizes gay marriage and gives gay and lesbian couples adoption rights. T-shirt (R) reads, "Hollande, Public Enemy" next to another, partially seen, which reads, "Bang, Bang at the Elysee Palace". REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer ( FRANCE-GAYMARRIAGE/ )
Anti-same sex marriage activists of the anti-gay marriage movement 'la Manif pour Tous' protest during a demonstration, a few hours after the French Parliament adopted gay marriage law at the Assemblee Nationale on April 23, 2013 in Paris, France. The bill was approved by a vote in Parliament of 331 to 225. (Photo by Antoine Antoniol/Getty Images) ( 167283264 )
Demonstrators wave banners at the end of the "La Manif pour Tous" (Demonstration for All) in front of the Invalides to protest against France's legalization of same-sex marriage, in Paris, April 23, 2013. French parliament approved a law allowing same-sex couples to marry and to adopt children on Tuesday, a flagship reform pledge by French President which sparked often violent street protests and a rise in homophobic attacks. The law legalizes gay marriage and gives gay and lesbian couples adoption rights. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer ( FRANCE-GAYMARRIAGE/ )
Demonstrators opposed to same-sex marriage protest on April 23, 2013 in Bordeaux after the French national assembly adopted a bill legalizing same-sex marriages and adoption for gay couples, defying months of opposition protests. In its second and final reading, a majority of lawmakers approved the bill by a vote of 331 to 225. (Banner reads: " All born from a man and a woman"). MEHDI FEDOUACH/AFP/Getty Images ( 519164230 )
Anti-gay marriage activists hold smoke flares during a demonstration in Paris, Tuesday, April 23, 2013. France legalized gay marriage on Tuesday after a wrenching national debate that exposed deep conservatism in the nation's heartland and triggered huge demonstrations that tapped into intense discontent with the Socialist government. Within hours, fiery clashes broke out between protesters and riot police. The Eiffel tower is seen background. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) ( France Gay Marriage )
Demonstrators face riot police, Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in Paris. France legalized gay marriage on Tuesday after a wrenching national debate that exposed deep conservatism in the nation's heartland and triggered huge demonstrations that tapped into intense discontent with the Socialist government. Within hours, fiery clashes broke out between protesters and riot police. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) ( France Gay Marriage )
Opponents to same sex marriage face anti-riot policemen as they demonstrate near the National Assembly, on April 23, 2013 in Paris, some hours after the lower assembly adopted a bill legalizing same-sex marriages and adoption for gay couples, defying months of opposition protests. In its second and final reading, a majority of lawmakers approved the bill by a vote of 331 to 225. KENZO/AFP/Getty Images ( 519166724 )
A demonstrator wears a banner at the end of the "La Manif pour Tous" (Demonstration for All) protest march against France's legalization of same-sex marriage, in Paris, April 23, 2013. French parliament approved a law allowing same-sex couples to marry and to adopt children on Tuesday, a flagship reform pledge by French President which sparked often violent street protests and a rise in homophobic attacks. The law legalizes gay marriage and gives gay and lesbian couples adoption rights. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer ( FRANCE-GAYMARRIAGE/ )
A masked demonstrator clashes with French riot police within sight of the Eiffel Tower at the end of the "La Manif pour Tous" (Demonstration for All) to protest against France's legalization of same-sex marriage, in Paris, April 23, 2013. French parliament approved a law allowing same-sex couples to marry and to adopt children on Tuesday, a flagship reform pledge by French President which sparked often violent street protests and a rise in homophobic attacks. The law legalizes gay marriage and gives gay and lesbian couples adoption rights. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer ( FRANCE-GAYMARRIAGE/ )
An opponent to the same sex marriage leaps against police barriers during a demonstration near the National Assembly, on April 23, 2013 in Paris, some hours after the lower assembly adopted a bill legalizing same-sex marriages and adoption for gay couples, defying months of opposition protests. In its second and final reading, a majority of lawmakers approved the bill by a vote of 331 to 225. KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP/Getty Images ( 519179194 )
Riot police fires tear gas toward demonstrators, Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in Paris. France legalized gay marriage on Tuesday after a wrenching national debate that exposed deep conservatism in the nation's heartland and triggered huge demonstrations that tapped into intense discontent with the Socialist government. Within hours, fiery clashes broke out between protesters and riot police. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) ( APTOPIX France Gay Marriage )
A riot police officer is helped after being injured during clashes in Paris, Tuesday, April 23, 2013. France legalized gay marriage on Tuesday after a wrenching national debate that exposed deep conservatism in the nation's heartland and triggered huge demonstrations that tapped into intense discontent with the Socialist government. Within hours, fiery clashes broke out between protesters and riot police. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) ( France Gay Marriage )
A masked demonstrator clashes with French riot police within sight of the Eiffel Tower at the end of the "La Manif pour Tous" (Demonstration for All) to protest against France's legalization of same-sex marriage, in Paris, April 23, 2013. French parliament approved a law allowing same-sex couples to marry and to adopt children on Tuesday, a flagship reform pledge by French President which sparked often violent street protests and a rise in homophobic attacks. The law legalizes gay marriage and gives gay and lesbian couples adoption rights. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer ( FRANCE/ )
Plainclothes police officers detain a demonstrator during clashes in Paris, Tuesday, April 23, 2013. France legalized gay marriage on Tuesday after a wrenching national debate that exposed deep conservatism in the nation's heartland and triggered huge demonstrations that tapped into intense discontent with the Socialist government. Within hours, fiery clashes broke out between protesters and riot police. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) ( France Gay Marriage )
A demonstrator is surrounded by French riot police as clashes broke out at the end of the "La Manif pour Tous" (Demonstration for All) to protest against France's legalization of same-sex marriage, in Paris, April 23, 2013. French parliament approved a law allowing same-sex couples to marry and to adopt children on Tuesday, a flagship reform pledge by French President which sparked often violent street protests and a rise in homophobic attacks. The law legalizes gay marriage and gives gay and lesbian couples adoption rights. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer ( FRANCE-GAYMARRIAGE/ )
French gendarmes apprehend a demonstrator during clashes at the end of the "La Manif pour Tous" (Demonstration for All) to protest against France's legalization of same-sex marriage, in Paris, early April 24, 2013. French parliament approved a law allowing same-sex couples to marry and to adopt children on Tuesday, a flagship reform pledge by French President which sparked often violent street protests and a rise in homophobic attacks. The law legalizes gay marriage and gives gay and lesbian couples adoption rights. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer ( FRANCE-GAYMARRIAGE/ )
Anti-riot policemen face supporters of anti-gay marriage movement "La Manif Pour Tous" (Demonstration for all !) demonstrate on April 23, 2013 in Lyon, southeastern France, some hours after the French National Assembly adopted a bill legalizing same-sex marriages and adoptions for gay couples, defying months of opposition protests. In its second and final reading, a majority of lawmakers approved the bill by a vote of 331 to 225. JEFF PACHOUD/AFP/Getty Images ( 519179182 )
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