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The parade. So many more people this year, it was amazing.
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Yours trully in front of the Greek Parliament.
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Friend Litsa and sister Efi, totally into the Pride spirit with her strippy dress.
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Walking a parade in 8-inch heels. Now that's a statement!
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But also, a couple of statement t-shirts.
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CORPORATE HIP HOP IS COUNTER REVOLUTIONARY.
True, I guess.
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Political statement, for Greek readers only.
Anyway, it's a bummer that I forgot to take any pictures of the drag show... What's more fabulous and fashion-forward in a Gay Pride Parade than some queens, right? I've been searching the net all morning, but all I could find of was this video. And let me just say, Amy Winehouse has never looked better. Enjoy!