Photos: Demonstrators protest gay marriage in France
May 26, 2013
Anti-gay marriage demonstrators face riot police while flares smoke during clashes in Paris, France, Sunday, May 26, 2013. Tens of thousands of people protested against France's new gay marriage law in central Paris on Sunday. The law came into force over a week ago, but organizers decided to go ahead with the long-planned demonstration to show their continued opposition as well as their frustration with President Francois Hollande, who had made legalizing gay marriage one of his keynote campaign pledges in last year's election.(AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani) ( France Gay Marriage )
Supporters of the anti-gay marriage movement "La Manif Pour Tous" (Demonstration for all) wave flags in front of the Eiffel Tower during a mass protest on May 26, 2013 in Paris against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/Getty Images ( 520080989 )
Policemen wearing civilian clothes arrest a far-right protester on May 26, 2013 in Paris on the sidelines of the demonstrations against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. Tens of thousands marched through Paris today to protest a new gay marriage law, with police on high alert amid warnings hardliners could infiltrate the demonstration and cause trouble. FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images ( 520092575 )
Thousands of supporters of the anti-gay marriage movement "La Manif Pour Tous" (Demonstration for all) wave flags as they gather towards the Invalides square in Paris on May 26, 2013 during a mass protest against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. Tens of thousands marched through Paris today to protest a new gay marriage law, with police on high alert amid warnings hardliners could infiltrate the demonstration and cause trouble. ERIC FEFERBERG/AFP/Getty Images ( 520083700 )
Riot policemen arrest a far-right protester on May 26, 2013 in Paris on the sidelines of the demonstrations against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. Tens of thousands marched through Paris today to protest a new gay marriage law, with police on high alert amid warnings hardliners could infiltrate the demonstration and cause trouble. FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images ( 520092149 )
Supporters of the anti-gay marriage movement "La Manif Pour Tous" (Demonstration for all) march along the Seine river bank during a mass protest on May 26, 2013, in Paris against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/Getty Images ( 520078010 )
Riot policemen face protesters on May 26, 2013 in Paris on the sidelines of demonstrations against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. Tens of thousands marched through Paris today to protest a new gay marriage law, with police on high alert amid warnings hardliners could infiltrate the demonstration and cause trouble. ERIC FEFERBERG/AFP/Getty Images ( 520093675 )
Thousands of supporters of the anti-gay marriage movement "La Manif Pour Tous" (Demonstration for all) wave flags as they gather at the Invalides square in Paris on May 26, 2013 during a mass protest against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. Tens of thousands marched through Paris today to protest a new gay marriage law, with police on high alert amid warnings hardliners could infiltrate the demonstration and cause trouble. ERIC FEFERBERG/AFP/Getty Images ( 520084057 )
Protesters gather on May 26, 2013 in Paris on the sidelines of demonstrations against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. Tens of thousands marched through Paris today to protest a new gay marriage law, with police on high alert amid warnings hardliners could infiltrate the demonstration and cause trouble. FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images ( Par7569213 )
A general view taken on May 26, 2013 shows thousands of anti-gay marriage demonstrators gathering at the Invalides square in Paris during a mass protest against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. Tens of thousands marched through Paris today to protest a new gay marriage law, with police on high alert amid warnings hardliners could infiltrate the demonstration and cause trouble. ERIC FEFERBERG/AFP/Getty Images ( 520085181 )
An anti-gay marriage demonstrator is arrested by riot police, during clashes in Paris, France, Sunday, May 26, 2013. Tens of thousands of people protested against France's new gay marriage law in central Paris on Sunday. The law came into force over a week ago, but organizers decided to go ahead with the long-planned demonstration to show their continued opposition as well as their frustration with President Francois Hollande, who had made legalizing gay marriage one of his keynote campaign pledges in last year's election.(AP Photo/Thibault Camus) ( France Gay Marriage )
Thousands of supporters of the anti-gay marriage movement "La Manif Pour Tous" (Demonstration for all) wave flags as they gather near the Invalides square in Paris on May 26, 2013 during a mass protest against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. Tens of thousands marched through Paris today to protest a new gay marriage law, with police on high alert amid warnings hardliners could infiltrate the demonstration and cause trouble. ERIC FEFERBERG/AFP/Getty Images ( 520084676 )
A staff member of the anti-gay marriage movement "La Manif Pour Tous" (Demonstration for all) direct demonstrators towards the Eiffel Tower during a mass protest on May 26, 2013 in Paris against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/Getty Images ( 520081253 )
Supporters of the anti-gay marriage movement "La Manif Pour Tous" (Demonstration for all) gather near the Invalides square in Paris on May 26, 2013 during a mass protest against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. Tens of thousands marched through Paris today to protest a new gay marriage law, with police on high alert amid warnings hardliners could infiltrate the demonstration and cause trouble. ERIC FEFERBERG/AFP/Getty Images ( 520085417 )
Anti-gay marriage demonstrators face riot police (not seen) while teargas canisters smoke during clashes in Paris, France, Sunday May 26, 2013. Tens of thousands of people protested against France's new gay marriage law in central Paris on Sunday. The law came into force over a week ago, but organizers decided to go ahead with the long-planned demonstration to show their continued opposition as well as their frustration with President Francois Hollande, who had made legalizing gay marriage one of his keynote campaign pledges in last year's election.(AP Photo/Thibault Camus) ( APTOPIX France Gay Marriage )
Riot policemen arrest a far-right protester on May 26, 2013 in Paris on the sidelines of the demonstrations against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. Tens of thousands marched through Paris today to protest a new gay marriage law, with police on high alert amid warnings hardliners could infiltrate the demonstration and cause trouble. FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images ( 520092156 )
Supporters of the anti-gay marriage movement "La Manif Pour Tous" (Demonstration for all) hold placards as they gather near the Invalides square in Paris on May 26, 2013 during a mass protest against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. Tens of thousands marched through Paris today to protest a new gay marriage law, with police on high alert amid warnings hardliners could infiltrate the demonstration and cause trouble. ERIC FEFERBERG/AFP/Getty Images ( 520085283 )
Riot police officers take position during clashes with anti-gay marriage demonstrators in Paris, France, Sunday May 26, 2013. Tens of thousands of people protested against France's new gay marriage law in central Paris on Sunday. The law came into force over a week ago, but organizers decided to go ahead with the long-planned demonstration to show their continued opposition as well as their frustration with President Francois Hollande, who had made legalizing gay marriage one of his keynote campaign pledges in last year's election.(AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani) ( France Gay Marriage )
Supporters of the anti-gay marriage movement "La Manif Pour Tous" (Demonstration for all) gather during a mass protest at the Invalides square in Paris on May 26, 2013 against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. THOMAS SAMSON/AFP/Getty Images ( 520081761 )
Anti-gay marriage demonstrators face riot police, while teargas canisters smoke during clashes in Paris, France, Sunday May 26, 2013. Tens of thousands of people protested against France's new gay marriage law in central Paris on Sunday. The law came into force over a week ago, but organizers decided to go ahead with the long-planned demonstration to show their continued opposition as well as their frustration with President Francois Hollande, who had made legalizing gay marriage one of his keynote campaign pledges in last year's election.(AP Photo/Thibault Camus) ( France Gay Marriage )
A riot policeman sprays pepper spray at protesters on May 26, 2013 in Paris on the sidelines of demonstrations against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. Tens of thousands marched through Paris today to protest a new gay marriage law, with police on high alert amid warnings hardliners could infiltrate the demonstration and cause trouble. FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images ( 520092770 )
Protesters throws objects on May 26, 2013 in Paris on the sidelines of demonstrations against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. Tens of thousands marched through Paris today to protest a new gay marriage law, with police on high alert amid warnings hardliners could infiltrate the demonstration and cause trouble. FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images ( 520092797 )
Far-right protesters stand in front of policemen on May 26, 2013 in Paris on the sidelines of the demonstrations against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. Tens of thousands marched through Paris today to protest a new gay marriage law, with police on high alert amid warnings hardliners could infiltrate the demonstration and cause trouble. THOMAS SAMSON/AFP/Getty Images ( 520089846 )
Protesters stand in tear gas smoke on May 26, 2013 in Paris on the sidelines of demonstrations against a gay marriage law. France on May 18 became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter debate and demonstrations. Tens of thousands marched through Paris today to protest a new gay marriage law, with police on high alert amid warnings hardliners could infiltrate the demonstration and cause trouble. FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images ( 520093396 )
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