30th LGBT+ Parade in SP calls on the public to go to the polls in the next elections

The 30th São Paulo LGBT+ Parade took place this Sunday (7), in the capital of São Paulo, bringing together thousands of people on Avenida Paulista under the theme "The street calls, the ballot box confirms". The street, which is a symbol of São Paulo, was filled with colorful flags, messages of inclusion, electric trios and music.

The theme is aligned with the three-decade anniversary of the electronic ballot box, which was introduced in 1996 in municipal elections, allowing people, for the first time, to register their vote digitally. To celebrate the anniversary, the theme was political, calling on the public to ensure that their representatives defend their rights in elections. "Defending the vote is defending our survival", explains the organization.

The event has a historic role in social mobilization, drawing attention to issues related to combating discrimination, access to healthcare, inclusion in the job market and guaranteeing rights for the LGBT+ population.

On the streets it is possible to see a great diversity of people of all ages, such as in the "Trans Children Exist" march, which brought together children and those responsible for the rights of trans people.

The Parade was divided into electric trios with great musical attractions, which drew the public to the sound of Gloria Groove, Pabllo Vittar, Pepita, Luísa Sonza, Urias, Melody and more. In an interview with CNN Brasil, the voice of "Vermelho" said that being in the LGBT+ Parade is fulfilling a dream that fills her with pride: "I think being a symbol of resistance, of freedom, of art, of confidence. It fills me with such a huge feeling. Being able to be a mirror for these people, as they are for me, means the world."

In support of the event, famous trios such as Carmo Dalla Vequia, Kenya Sade, Marcella McGowan, Luis Lobiancos and more celebrities participated.

The event is APOLGBT-SP (Organized by the São Paulo LGBT Pride Parade Association) and is considered the largest LGBTQIAP+ Parade in the world for some years.

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Source: CNN