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Signs Of Last Days Apparent:pride Parade In London: Thousands Join LGBT March by youngProphetvz: 10:44pm On Jul 23, 2017
More than 26,000 people have joined the Pride parade through central London.
The annual march, now in its 45th year, marks 50 years since homosexuality was decriminalised in England and Wales.
The colourful parade took a 1.4-mile (2km) route through the city, starting at Portland Place and taking in Oxford Circus, Regent Street and ending at Whitehall.
A rainbow flag has been projected on to the Palace of Westminster for the first time in celebration of the event.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan told crowds at Trafalgar Square the event was the "best antidote to sorrow"
The march, now in its 45th year, marks 50 years since homosexuality was decriminalised in England and Wales
Tens of thousands of people have turned out for the celebration
The Pride celebration has been running since 24 June
There is expected to be one million people in attendance
He said: "We've had a horrible last few weeks. We've had terror, we've had tragedy.
"You know what the best antidote to sorrow, the best antidote to sadness, to bereavement, to hatred, is Pride In London."


Media captionThousands attend Pride parade in London
A VIDEO MESSAGE FROM PRIME MINISTER THERESA MAY WAS ALSO PLAYED IN WHICH SHE SAID THE UK WOULD CHALLENGE "GOVERNMENTS THAT CRIMINALIZE HOMOSEXUALITY OR PRACTICE VIOLENCE AND DISCRIMINATION"AGAINST LGBT PEOPLE.She added: "Here at home too, we must continue to stand up for true equality and respect for everyone, right across our United Kingdom.
"We must stamp out homophobic bullying in schools, and drive down homophobic and transphobic hate crime."
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Hundreds of organisations lined up to join the parade
A number of stores and tube stations in London have been decorated with signs and posters using the colours of the LGBT flag.
The Parliament building will also be lit up at night in the Pride colours as part of the celebrations.
In pictures: Pride through the years
Lord Fowler, Speaker of the House of Lords, said: "Homosexuality is still illegal in over 70 countries around the world, including many in the Commonwealth.
"None of this will be solved by a march, or a display of lights in Westminster.
"But these acts will demonstrate to those who are being persecuted or abused that they are supported.
"The lights are a symbol of our support."
At the scene: Sarah Lee, BBC News
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From start to finish, London's streets have been brimming with colour, music, and smiles.
The buzz has been electric, with participants dressing up as their favourite superheroes, fairies, and even the Queen herself.
Thousands of people from hundreds of organisations paraded down Oxford Street in a sea of sparkles and glitter on their way to Trafalgar Square.
The celebratory cheers were contagious - a truly wonderful atmosphere for all involved.
Staff from the Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade were nominated to take part in the parade.
They joined flag bearers representing countries around the world, including those where it is still illegal to be LGBT.
The Met said it had been working closely with Pride in London and a detailed policing plan was in place.
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The Pride flag flies from Somerset House
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Sadiq Khan said the parade was an "antidote to sorrow"
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A drag artist dressed as the Queen poses for a picture
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Pride celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people
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A number of tube stations have joined in the celebration
The force added: "We know that recent events in London and Manchester will cause people to worry.
"As with any large event the Met's priority is public safety and we are working closely with the organisers."
Media captionLGBT ............sources:http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-40531136

Re: Signs Of Last Days Apparent:pride Parade In London: Thousands Join LGBT March by thesicilian: 10:54pm On Jul 23, 2017
Sodom and Gomorrah have returned.
Re: Signs Of Last Days Apparent:pride Parade In London: Thousands Join LGBT March by VictorJoshua(m): 10:57pm On Jul 23, 2017
So For Their Mind Now,they Are Promoting Homosexualism,Lesbianism And Transgender Activities.As If D People Already Advertising For D Devil Are Not Enough,this People Are Signing In,may God Protect His People. In D Battle Of Good And Bad,the Good Shall Always Win.
Re: Signs Of Last Days Apparent:pride Parade In London: Thousands Join LGBT March by Nobody: 1:11am On Jul 24, 2017
nawa oo... I'm nott even in the know of England being among those who practice "sodomism"

may God help us before it's too late
Re: Signs Of Last Days Apparent:pride Parade In London: Thousands Join LGBT March by Nobody: 1:12am On Jul 24, 2017
nawa oo... I'm not even in the know of England being among those who practice "sodomism"

may God help us before it's too late
Re: Signs Of Last Days Apparent:pride Parade In London: Thousands Join LGBT March by felixomor: 1:28am On Jul 24, 2017
Sodom and Gomorrah:

History will always repeat itself. Truly

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