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In pictures: Vilnius Pride 2023

A sign displayed on the Pride bus, Vilnius Pride 2023.
A sign displayed on the Pride bus, Vilnius Pride 2023. Copyright  Josh Askew
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By Joshua Askew
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Here are some of the best photos from Lithuania's biggest LGBT+ event.

Lithuania’s annual Pride happened on Saturday, with thousands of demonstrators marching through the capital, Vilnius.

The rainbow-studded event was upbeat and loud, but the small Baltic country's LBGT+ community face many issues.  

Lithuania is yet to legalise same-sex marriage or civil partnerships, with negative attitudes towards homosexuality firmly entrenched in the population. 

Euronews was there in Vilnius to photograph the day. 

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Two protesters clad in pink fluffy outfits. Josh Askew

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A poster reading Let's Go Lesbians at Vilnius Pride Josh Askew

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Demonstrators from Iraq joined the march. Josh Askew

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Police guard an anti-LGBT+ counterprotest at Vilnius Pride 2023. Josh Askew

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Demonstrators pile into Cathedral Square in central Vilnius. Josh Askew

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A sign displayed on the Pride bus Josh Askew

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Two demonstrators look on at anti-LGBT protesters, who were shouting. Josh Askew

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Anti-LGBT protesters Josh Askew

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Protesters march down Gediminas Avenue in central Vilnius. Josh Askew

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A group of pro-Pride demonstrators. Josh Askew
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