Thousands Participate in Rio de Janeiro Gay Pride March

The full rainbow of Brazil's gay life was on display, from sequined drag queens to rainbow-colored angels. "It is a great coming together, heterosexuals, gays, lesbian and all the mixes, all fighting for the same thing, which is equal rights," said Brazilian drag queen, Elo Pinheiro said. The country recognized same-sex marriage in 2013 and hosts some of the world's largest gay pride festivals. This year's theme was "I am my gender identity" as...

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