Photos: Gay Pride events around the world

Leslie Maggard, center left, and partner Kristi Watson, right, help hold up a large rainbow flag while marching down 9th Avenue during the Boise Gay Pride celebration on Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/The Idaho Statesman, Kyle Green) ( Idaho Gay Pride Parade )

Masked participants take part in a Christopher Street Day parade in Oldenburg, northern Germany, Saturday June 15, 2013. (AP Photo/dpa, Ingo Wagner) ( Germany Christopher Street Day Parade )

A man dressed as a woman poses in front of the Colosseum during the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Max Rossi ( ITALY/ )

People attend the annual Gay, Bisexual and Transgender equality march in Warsaw, Poland, Saturday, June 15, 2013. The parade participants demanded partnership legal regulations as gays become increasingly visible in this conservative, mostly Catholic country but still face significant prejudice. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski) ( Poland Gay Rights Parade )

Girls kiss during a Gay Pride Parade in Ljubljana June 15, 2013. About 600 participants took part in the parade. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic ( SLOVENIA/ )

A woman participates in a Gay Pride Parade in Ljubljana June 15, 2013. About 600 participants took part in the parade. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic ( SLOVENIA/ )

People participate in a Gay Pride Parade in Ljubljana June 15, 2013. About 600 participants took part in the parade. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic ( SLOVENIA/ )

Participants march with a rainbow flag during a pride parade in Zagreb June 15, 2013. About a 15,000 participants attended Zagreb's 12th Gay Pride event, local media said. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic ( ( CROATIA/ )

A lesbian couple kiss in front of the Colosseum during the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Max Rossi ( ITALY/ )

A gay couple walk during the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Max Rossi ( ITALY/ )

A dancer performs in front of the Colosseum during the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Max Rossi ( ITALY/ )

A man poses in front of the Colosseum during the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Max Rossi ( ITALY/ )

A woman holds her banner in front of the Colosseum during the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Max Rossi ( ITALY/ )

People walk during the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Max Rossi ( ITALY/ )

A gay couple hold hands during the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Max Rossi ( ITALY/ )

People walk during the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Max Rossi ( ITALY/ )

A man dressed as Batman performs during the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Max Rossi ( ITALY/ )

A man poses during the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Max Rossi ( ITALY/ )

A dancer performs during the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Max Rossi ( ITALY/ )

A couple kiss during the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Max Rossi ( ITALY/ )

Tourists take pictures during a Gay Pride parade in Thessaloniki, Saturday, June 15, 2013. Gay activists in Thessaloniki have organized the 2nd Thessaloniki Pride festival, a 2-day event that included a march around the center of this northern Greek city and will culminated in an open-air concert Saturday night. The organization of the event drew heavy criticism from conservative circles, led by Metropolitan Anthimos, and there was a protest march against "the sodomites" on Friday. (AP Photo/Nikolas Giakoumidis) ( Greece Gay Pride )

Scott Koeller, known as Daphne DoALL LaChores, helps lead participants during the Alaska Pride March in downtown Anchorage on Saturday, June 15, 2013. Instead of parade, a unity march was held from downtown to the Alaska Pride Festival on the Delaney Park Strip. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen) ( Alaska Gay Pride March )

People pass by the ancient Colosseum during the Gay Pride parade in Rome, Saturday, June 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) ( Italy Gay Pride )

A drag queen attends the annual Gay, Bisexual and Transgender equality march in Warsaw, Poland, Saturday, June 15, 2013. The parade participants demanded equal rights for gay partnerships in this conservative, mostly Catholic country where they still face significant prejudice. (AP Photo/Alik Keplicz) ( Poland Gay Rights Parade )

People unfold a giant rainbow flag as they march past the Colosseum during the Gay Pride parade in Rome, Saturday, June 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) ( Italy Gay Pride )

Chanel DaSilva, center, helps unroll a large rainbow flag on the steps of the Idaho state Capitol during the Boise Gay Pride celebration on Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/The Idaho Statesman, Kyle Green) ( Idaho Gay Pride Parade )

Participants in the Alaska Pride March walk in downtown Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, June 15, 2013. Instead of parade, a unity march was held from downtown to the Alaska Pride Festival on the Delaney Park Strip. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen) ( Alaska Gay Pride March )

Gay activists hold a giant rainbow flag during a parade in Thessaloniki, Saturday, June 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Nikolas Giakoumidis) ( Greece Gay Pride )

Four former marshals of the Alaska Pride Parade, who led the Alaska Pride March in downtown Anchorage, are seated on Saturday, June 15, 2013. From left are Fred Hillman, who was the 2002 marshal; Katie Hurley and Arliss Sturgulewski, who were co-marshals in 2001, and Mike Madill, who was the marshal in 2005 and is seen wearing his uniform from World War II. Instead of parade, a unity march was held from downtown to the Alaska Pride Festival on the Delaney Park Strip. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen) ( Alaska Gay Pride March )

Masked participants take part in a Christopher Street Day parade in Oldenburg, northern Germany, Saturday June 15, 2013. (AP Photo/dpa, Ingo Wagner) ( Germany Christopher Street Day Parade )

Gay activist takes part in a parade in Thessaloniki, Saturday, June 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Nikolas Giakoumidis) ( Greece Gay Pride )

Participants in the Alaska Pride March walk in downtown Anchorage, Alaska on Saturday, June 15, 2013. Instead of parade, a unity march was held from downtown to the Alaska Pride Festival on the Delaney Park Strip. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen) ( Alaska Gay Pride March )

Drag queens attend the annual Gay, Bisexual and Transgender equality march in Warsaw, Poland, Saturday, June 15, 2013. The parade participants demanded equal rights for gays in this conservative, mostly Catholic country where they still face significant prejudice. (AP Photo/Alik Keplicz) ( Poland Gay Rights Parade )

People hold a giant "rainbow" flag during the Gay Pride Parade in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on June 15, 2013. AFP PHOTO / JURE Makovec/AFP/Getty Images ( 520595897 )

A man gestures during the Gay Pride Parade in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on June 15, 2013. AFP PHOTO / JURE Makovec/AFP/Getty Images ( 520595917 )

Two men wear tee shirts reading "Some people are gay. Get over it!" during the Gay Pride Parade in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on June 15, 2013. AFP PHOTO / JURE Makovec/AFP/Getty Images ( 520595936 )

People take part in the 12th edition the Strasbourg Gay Pride on June 15, 2013, in Strasbourg, eastern France. Organizers of the event Yves Lorentz and Patrice Strub got married just before the start of the march, and are the first gay couple married by Strasbourg's mayor Roland Ries. AFP PHOTO / PATRICK HERTZOG/AFP/Getty Images ( 520598547 )

People take part in the 12th edition the Strasbourg Gay Pride on June 15, 2013, in Strasbourg, eastern France. Organizers of the event Yves Lorentz and Patrice Strub got married just before the beginning of the march, and are the first gay couple married by Strasbourg's mayor Roland Ries. AFP PHOTO / PATRICK HERTZOG/AFP/Getty Images ( 520598506 )

People take part in the 12th edition the Strasbourg Gay Pride on June 15, 2013, in Strasbourg, eastern France. Organizers of the event Yves Lorentz and Patrice Strub got married just before the beginning of the march, and are the first gay couple married by Strasbourg's mayor Roland Ries. AFP PHOTO / PATRICK HERTZOG/AFP/Getty Images ( 520598558 )

People take part in the 12th edition the Strasbourg Gay Pride on June 15, 2013, in Strasbourg, eastern France. Organizers of the event Yves Lorentz and Patrice Strub got married just before the beginning of the march, and are the first gay couple married by Strasbourg's mayor Roland Ries. AFP PHOTO / PATRICK HERTZOG/AFP/Getty Images ( 520598583 )

People take part in the 12th edition the Strasbourg Gay Pride on June 15, 2013, in Strasbourg, eastern France. Organizers of the event Yves Lorentz and Patrice Strub got married just before the beginning of the march, and are the first gay couple married by Strasbourg's mayor Roland Ries. AFP PHOTO / PATRICK HERTZOG/AFP/Getty Images ( 520598556 )

People take part in the Lyon Gay Pride, on June 15, 2013 in Lyon. AFP PHOTO/PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP/Getty Images ( 520598751 )

People take part in the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome on June 15, 2013. Tens of thousands of people paraded noisily on floats through the historic streets of Rome on June 15 to celebrate Gay Pride, amid calls for Italy to follow France's example in legalising gay marriage. AFP PHOTO/ FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/Getty Images ( 520601107 )

A couple dressed as brides holds a placard reading "Just married" during the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome on June 15, 2013. Tens of thousands of people paraded noisily on floats through the historic streets of Rome on June 15 to celebrate Gay Pride, amid calls for Italy to follow France's example in legalizing gay marriage. AFP PHOTO/ FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/Getty Images ( 520601213 )

People take part in the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome on June 15, 2013. Tens of thousands of people paraded noisily on floats through the historic streets of Rome on June 15 to celebrate Gay Pride, amid calls for Italy to follow France's example in legalising gay marriage. AFP PHOTO/ FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/Getty Images ( 520601392 )

A demonstrator dressed as a nun shouts as she lies on the ground during the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome on June 15, 2013. Tens of thousands of people paraded noisily on floats through the historic streets of Rome on June 15 to celebrate Gay Pride, amid calls for Italy to follow France's example in legalising gay marriage. AFP PHOTO/ FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/Getty Images ( 520601728 )

A demonstrator poses in a yellow outfit during the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome on June 15, 2013. Tens of thousands of people paraded noisily on floats through the historic streets of Rome on June 15 to celebrate Gay Pride, amid calls for Italy to follow France's example in legalising gay marriage. AFP PHOTO/ FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/Getty Images ( 520601806 )

A dressed up demonstrator takes part in the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome on June 15, 2013. Tens of thousands of people paraded noisily on floats through the historic streets of Rome on June 15 to celebrate Gay Pride, amid calls for Italy to follow France's example in legalising gay marriage. AFP PHOTO/ FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/Getty Images ( 520601802 )

A dressed up demonstrator takes part in the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome on June 15, 2013. Tens of thousands of people paraded noisily on floats through the historic streets of Rome on June 15 to celebrate Gay Pride, amid calls for Italy to follow France's example in legalising gay marriage. AFP PHOTO/ FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/Getty Images ( 520602019 )

People take part in the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome on June 15, 2013. Tens of thousands of people paraded noisily on floats through the historic streets of Rome on June 15 to celebrate Gay Pride, amid calls for Italy to follow France's example in legalising gay marriage. AFP PHOTO/ FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/Getty Images ( 520602203 )

A demonstrator wears a Brazilian costume during the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome on June 15, 2013. Tens of thousands of people paraded noisily on floats through the historic streets of Rome on June 15 to celebrate Gay Pride, amid calls for Italy to follow France's example in legalizing gay marriage. AFP PHOTO/ FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/Getty Images ( 520602188 )

People dance as they take part in the annual gay pride parade in downtown Rome on June 15, 2013. Tens of thousands of people paraded noisily on floats through the historic streets of Rome on June 15 to celebrate Gay Pride, amid calls for Italy to follow France's example in legalizing gay marriage. AFP PHOTO/ FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/Getty Images ( 520602230 )

Participants of the second gay pride march through the city of Thessaloniki on June 15, 2013. Thousands of people took part in a march organized by Greece's gay and lesbian community in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki. AFP PHOTO /Sakis MITROLIDIS/AFP/Getty Images ( 520604241 )

Participants of the second gay pride march through the city of Thessaloniki on June 15, 2013. Thousands of people took part in a march organized by Greece's gay and lesbian community in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki. AFP PHOTO /Sakis MITROLIDIS/AFP/Getty Images ( 520604244 )

Participants of the second gay pride hold rainbow balloons as they march through the city of Thessaloniki on June 15, 2013. Thousands of people took part in a march organized by Greece's gay and lesbian community in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki. AFP PHOTO /Sakis MITROLIDIS/AFP/Getty Images ( 520604285 )

Participants of the second gay pride march through the city of Thessaloniki on June 15, 2013. Thousands of people took part in a march organized by Greece's gay and lesbian community in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki. AFP PHOTO /Sakis MITROLIDIS/AFP/Getty Images ( 520604379 )

A man waves the rainbow flag as participants of the second gay pride march through the city of Thessaloniki on June 15, 2013. Thousands of people took part in a march organized by Greece's gay and lesbian community in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki.AFP PHOTO /Sakis MITROLIDIS/AFP/Getty Images ( 520604659 )

Participants of the second gay pride march through the city of Thessaloniki on June 15, 2013. Thousands of people took part in a march organised by Greece's gay and lesbian community in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki.AFP PHOTO /Sakis MITROLIDIS/AFP/Getty Images ( 520604902 )