Hundreds of thousands of people marched for LGBT rights in the World Pride parade in Madrid on Saturday. A convoy of more than 50 floats snaked through central Madrid amid a carnival atmosphere as part of celebrations marking the World Pride parade, a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights that has been held in several cities across the world since its inception in 2000. "Madrid wants you to remember, and to never forget, that whoever you love, Madrid loves you," Madrid's Mayor Manuela Carmena wrote on Twitter on Saturday. The parade took place amid heavy security measures, with a massive police presence throughout Madrid. ALSO READ| 28 youngsters detained on charges of homosexuality in BangladeshWhite House declines to recognise LGBT Pride Month

Source: India Today July 02, 2017 01:18 UTC