Prominent politicians mark their presence at the 27th LGBT+ Pride Parade in São Paulo

In a vibrant display of solidarity, numerous politicians marked their presence at the 27th LGBT+ Pride Parade held on Sunday, 11th June 2023, in São Paulo.

The parade commenced at 10 am on Paulista Avenue, with 19 electric trios setting the mood, and extended its reach to Roosevelt Square, located in the city’s central region.

Emphasizing the need for comprehensive social policies for the LGBT+ community, the event was themed, “We want social policies for LGBT+ in full and not by half.”

Among the politicians who attended this high-profile event was Silvio Almeida, the Minister of Human Rights, along with federal deputies Erika Hilton (Psol-SP) and Luciene Cavalcante (Psol-SP).

Erika Hilton, making history as the first transvestite federal deputy, asked the crowd, “Is Brazil ready to have its first transvestite woman president?”

Addressing the event, Hilton emphasized that although the parade was a cause for celebration, the attendees had gathered with a broader vision aimed at initiating a “new project of the country.”

She asserted, “We are in the streets for the right to be, for the right to love, for the right to build, because our body and our flags are multiple, they are plural, and we no longer accept a country project without LGBTQIA+.”

Silvio Almeida, the Minister of Human Rights of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), also took the stage, clarifying the distinction between the pride of the event’s name and the concept of pride.

He articulated, “Pride is something negative, which leads us to have an excess of self-love and think we are more important than others. On the other hand, we should truly embrace Pride.”

In addition to the politicians, the parade witnessed the attendance of Zé Gotinha, the symbol of immunization in Brazil.

An image of the character was shared on the Ministry of Health’s Twitter, emphasizing the importance of protection, prevention, and vaccination in line with the National Immunization Day celebrated on 9th June.

Politicians who could not physically attend the event extended their support for the LGBTQIA+ cause via social media platforms.

Federal deputy Guilherme Boulos (Psol-SP), for instance, shared a video of his speech from the 2022 parade, expressing his “embrace and affection to the entire community” despite his absence.

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