Rome LGBTQ+ Pride parade celebrates 30th anniversary with colorful march in defiance of Pope Francis comments
- Tens of thousands of people participated in the 30th-anniversary Rome LGBTQ+ Pride parade.
- The parade featured brightly colored outfits and a celebratory atmosphere.
- The event included subtle jabs at comments made by Pope Francis.
The Rome LGBTQ+ Pride parade celebrated its 30th anniversary with tens of thousands of people in colorful outfits marching through the streets of Rome. The parade included banners, dancing, and singing to mark gay rights and poke fun at Pope Francis. Signs and banners at the parade mocked a recent comment made by the pontiff regarding "faggotness." The event also featured political statements, with Elly Schlein, a strong LGBTQ+ rights supporter, dancing on a float. The parade highlighted the contrast in views between Schlein and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, whose party opposes marriage equality and other LGBTQ+ rights. Additionally, the parade included humor aimed at Gen. Roberto Vannacci, a politician who was fired for offensive remarks. The event showcased a mix of celebration, activism, and satire in support of LGBTQ+ rights.