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Police, Helicopter, Water Cannon Called in to Defend Pride March

Police, Helicopter, Water Cannon Called in to Defend Pride March

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A gay pride parade in Croatia that has police on high alert Saturday is a reminder of what's at stake.

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The second week of Pride month includes events all over the world. But A gay pride parade in Croatia that has police on high alert Saturday is a reminder of what's at stake.

The Associated Press reports that hundreds of people, including some government officials, are marching through the town of Split with banners reading "Gay is OK" and "We are all equal." But that's brought out riot police, a helicopter and a water cannon on standby.

Last year the event was sieged by opposition who threw bottle and rocks. See what the event looks like this year in photos on the following pages.

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Lucas Grindley is VP and Editorial Director for Here Media, which is parent company to The Advocate. His Twitter account is filled with politics, Philip Glass appreciation, and adorable photos of his twin toddler daughters.
Lucas Grindley is VP and Editorial Director for Here Media, which is parent company to The Advocate. His Twitter account is filled with politics, Philip Glass appreciation, and adorable photos of his twin toddler daughters.