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The second Vannes Gay Pride. The first had been before Covid.
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We were asked to take care with photographs as there would be some people on the parade who were still in the closet. Many of my photos are of banners or I asked permission.
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A small parade, even tiny compared with those in capital cities but the most friendly parade I've participated in, second only to Didsbury Pride in Manchester UK.
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The usual loud music from the back of two tipper lorries.
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Notwithstanding the size of the parade it was well populated with mostly young people and mostly females.
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Bringing a message of Love is Love to the people of Vannes.
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Stuart outside Monoprix
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A vital message - "You are not alone" - so many young people feel all alone as I did at the age of many of the participants. My boy friend committed suicide and I can think of 5 more who have either gone or tried to do so.
You are not alone.
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Plenty of loud music and dancing.
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A powerful message.
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Many of the messages were in English.
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A very handsome happy smiling boy - Very Proud to be gay.
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Alexis Issaurat is in prison in Croatia.
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Plenty of flags from all parts of the LGBTQ+ community.
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The Head of the Parade
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4 flags of more than 20 in the gay community.
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There was a small Police presence holding back the traffic from the route of the parade but no displays in shop windows or flags on public buildings.
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Where was the Maire suppoting a significant part of the community.
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Progress through Vannes on a very hot day.
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At the Palais des Arts there was a small village campaigning, supporting and selling. As usual free condoms were available as well as free hugs.
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CGT were there. The General Confederation of Labour (French: Confédération Générale du Travail, CGT) is a national trade union center, founded in 1895 in the city of Limoges. It is the first of the five major French confederations of trade unions.
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Stuart looking good.
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I last met Vincent when he was a small boy. Now he is just lovely.
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I love Vincent's outfit, kneeling in the front is his sister Lucy. I kept clear of her as she is an Olympic standard weight lifter. A lovely friendly young woman.
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The Palais des Arts.
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Two lovely people.
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The only two vehicles on the parade.
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A delightful group campaigning and supporting.
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Young and gay.
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Vincent with his freinds.
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Who dare deny that Trans Rights are Human Rights.
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Campaigning for love and happiness first.
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Accept us!
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Cosplay at its best.
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Vincent Wilkinson - a lovely young person who I am proud to say I know.
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Lucy Wilkinson - a bundle of fun.
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Stuart Wilkinson a friend for many years in France and a proud Dad.
The second Vannes Gay Pride. The first had been before Covid.
We were asked to take care with photographs as there would be some people on the parade who were still in the closet. Many of my photos are of banners or I asked permission.
A small parade, even tiny compared with those in capital cities but the most friendly parade I've participated in, second only to Didsbury Pride in Manchester UK.
The usual loud music from the back of two tipper lorries.
Notwithstanding the size of the parade it was well populated with mostly young people and mostly females.
Bringing a message of Love is Love to the people of Vannes.
Stuart outside Monoprix
A vital message - "You are not alone" - so many young people feel all alone as I did at the age of many of the participants. My boy friend committed suicide and I can think of 5 more who have either gone or tried to do so.
You are not alone.
Plenty of loud music and dancing.
A powerful message.
Many of the messages were in English.
A very handsome happy smiling boy - Very Proud to be gay.
Alexis Issaurat is in prison in Croatia.
Plenty of flags from all parts of the LGBTQ+ community.
The Head of the Parade
4 flags of more than 20 in the gay community.
There was a small Police presence holding back the traffic from the route of the parade but no displays in shop windows or flags on public buildings.
Where was the Maire suppoting a significant part of the community.
more messages
Progress through Vannes on a very hot day.
At the Palais des Arts there was a small village campaigning, supporting and selling. As usual free condoms were available as well as free hugs.
CGT were there. The General Confederation of Labour (French: Confédération Générale du Travail, CGT) is a national trade union center, founded in 1895 in the city of Limoges. It is the first of the five major French confederations of trade unions.
Stuart looking good.
I last met Vincent when he was a small boy. Now he is just lovely.
I love Vincent's outfit, kneeling in the front is his sister Lucy. I kept clear of her as she is an Olympic standard weight lifter. A lovely friendly young woman.
The Palais des Arts.
Two lovely people.
The only two vehicles on the parade.
A delightful group campaigning and supporting.
Young and gay.
Vincent with his freinds.
Who dare deny that Trans Rights are Human Rights.
Campaigning for love and happiness first.
Accept us!
Cosplay at its best.
Vincent Wilkinson - a lovely young person who I am proud to say I know.
Lucy Wilkinson - a bundle of fun.
Stuart Wilkinson a friend for many years in France and a proud Dad.