VIEW PICS | Pride takes precedence in Chennai Rainbow Coalition Parade 2022

Hundreds of people came together to celebrate love, gender, and sexual identity, and also to seek equal rights, at the 14th edition of Chennai Pride Parade organised by the Chennai Rainbow Coalition. The event, which began with the inaugural speech of DMK MP Tamizhachi Thangapandian, saw people from different spheres take part in the pride walk of LGBTQIA+ community.

Hundreds of people came together to celebrate love, gender, and sexual identity, and also to seek equal rights, at the 14th edition of Chennai Pride Parade organised by the Chennai Rainbow Coalition. The event, which began with the inaugural speech of DMK 

An adorable pet dog donning a striking, flared collar joined in harmony. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)

The Pride parade is happening after a gap of two years following the coronavirus pandemic-induced restrictions. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)

Pride Month is observed in June to honor the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. On June 28, 1969, New York City's the Stonewall Inn, which attracted LGBTQ clientele, was raided by police. The resulting clash led to days of riots and protests, known as the Stonewall Uprising, which set the foundation for Pride. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)

LGBTQIA+ folk, allies, and volunteers marched on some with painted faces or extravagant makeup, some in vivid outfits. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)

There were warm hugs among the community members. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)

The DJs kept the crowd tapping their feet with upbeat Bollywood songs. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)

People celebrating Pride. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)

People came in large numbers with posters and paraphernalia to celebrate Pride month. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)

Members carrying the rainbow flag, symbolically celebrating love. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)