São Paulo is the location of the biggest gay pride parade in the world. In 2005 organisers estimated that two million attended the event, and more than that are expected in 2006. This will be the 10th parade, which, thanks to the official support of the city government, has good infrastructure (transportation, police etc).
The parade route is 4 km long, starting at Avenida Paulista, the financial centre of São Paulo.
It happens every year on a weekend of June. In 2006, it will be on June 17th
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