A rainbow wave sweeps through the streets of Lorient, in Morbihan, this Saturday June 29, 2024. Under a blazing sun, more than 1,500 people are participating in the 4e Pride march, organized in the city of six ports. For me, it is essential to be present. We must fight homophobia and transphobia,”
says Lilian (name has been changed), who made the trip from Quimperlé (Finistère).
This edition is special. Firstly because our collective has become an association, but also because of the political context,”
explains one of the organizers, microphone in hand, from Place Glotin, the starting point of this pride. Nothing is ever acquired. We must continue to fight to assert our rights,”
recalls Mathilde.
“It’s wonderful tolerance.”
But what is most striking in this colorful procession is the youth of those who make up the vast majority. Which makes us say an old man”,
as he calls himself: In my time, it wasn’t as easy to appear like this.
So, to hear him say, being able to watch drag queens swaying their hips on the bed of a truck: It’s a wonderful amount of tolerance.”
The onlookers, more busy doing their shopping or enjoying the sun on the terrace of the bistros, smile for many and applaud for some. Don’t watch us, join us! “,
chants the procession in return.
