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    Thousands march in New York for WorldPride

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    June 30, 2019 at 21:39
    Hundreds of thousands of revellers have thronged the streets of New York for WorldPride, one of the largest LGBT celebrations in the world.

    Thousands of people are taking to the New York City streets for the largest LGBTQ celebration in the world. It's the first time WorldPride is being held in the US and organizers expect about 115,000 people to attend.

    The march coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, considered the catalyst for the modern gay rights movement.

    An exuberant marcher leaps in the air during the New York City Pride March. Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images
    An exuberant marcher leaps in the air during the New York City Pride March.
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    People march down 5th Avenue in Manhattan. Lucas Jackson/Reuters
    People march down 5th Avenue in Manhattan.
    Lucas Jackson/Reuters

    A man walks with New York City Police officers as they take part in the parade. Jeenah Moon/Reuters
    A man walks with New York City Police officers as they take part in the parade.
    Jeenah Moon/Reuters

    People watch from windows on 6th Avenue along the parade route. Lucas Jackson/Reuters
    People watch from windows on 6th Avenue along the parade route.
    Lucas Jackson/Reuters

    New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, lower front center, marches with thousands of other participants of the New York City Pride March. Craig Ruttle/AP
    New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, lower front center, marches with thousands of other participants of the New York City Pride March.
    Craig Ruttle/AP

    A couple kisses during the march. Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images
    A couple kisses during the march.
    Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images

    A participant walks under a large rainbow flag. Craig Ruttle/AP
    A participant walks under a large rainbow flag.
    Craig Ruttle/AP

    Confetti falls on the marchers as they make their way down the parade route. Jeenah Moon/Reuters
    Confetti falls on the marchers as they make their way down the parade route.
    Jeenah Moon/Reuters

    Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace waves from a float. Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images
    Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace waves from a float.
    Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images

    New York City Police officers participate in the parade. Lucas Jackson/Reuters
    New York City Police officers participate in the parade.
    Lucas Jackson/Reuters
     
    A very young participant watches the parade go by. Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images
    A very young participant watches the parade go by.
    Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images
     
    New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio participates in the march. Jeenah Moon/Reuters
    New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio participates in the march.
    Jeenah Moon/Reuters

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