Thousands attend Belfast Gay Pride parade

The success of today’s Gay Pride parade in Belfast has been hailed as a call for a more tolerant and equal society in the North.

Thousands attend Belfast Gay Pride parade
Sat, 02 Aug, 2008 - 17:48

The success of today’s Gay Pride parade in Belfast has been hailed as a call for a more tolerant and equal society in the North.

Thousands attended the colourful Gay Pride event which had been overshadowed by a row over comments on homosexuality made by DUP MP Iris Robinson.

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