For the fourth time, the Equality March took place in the capital of Podlasie. This time its symbol was a teddy bear – the city's mascot.
The march started at 2 p.m. from Marshal Józef Piłsudski Square. The route then ran through Mickiewicza Street, Podleśna Street, Katyn Square, Świętojańska Street and back to Marshal Józef Piłsudski Square along Mickiewicza Street.
The organizers of the march emphasized that they wanted their community and city to be associated as open and free from prejudice. That's why this year's slogan of the march was “Spotkajmisie”, and the “face” of the event was a teddy bear – one of the symbols of Białystok. This year, the Białystok Equality March was co-organized by the Tęczowy Białystok Association (responsible for the previous three marches) and the Otwarty Parasol Association (which runs a local meeting place for people LGBT+).
According to the police, 300 people took part in the marchTVN24
The 6th Equality March passed through BiałystokTVN24
– This is a great opportunity to manifest and show that we are present, and that there are many minorities, not only LGBTQ, but also the Belarusian minority – said one of the march participants.
– I have been to every march in Białystok, this one is exceptionally peaceful – said another participant.
The symbol of the march was a teddy bearTVN24
According to police, the march took place without incident. According to the police, about 300 people attended the event. The assembly was secured by nearly 500 policemen.
Several counter-demonstrations were also announced.
The 6th Equality March passed through BiałystokTVN24
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