since 1993, every october or november, the rio gay pride parade gathers up to one million participants on the copacabana promenade. 

this celebration is major event both in rio and in brazil, and it is considered one of the biggest pride events in the world. 

every year, an estimated half a million people attended rio's gay pride parade where participants dressed in drag and carnival costumes while dj's played and carnival floats entertained the onlookers.

each year's parade has a different theme, a recent one was 'the heart has no prejudice, it has love' - marchers participate to both have a good time and to make a statement for equality and tolerance.