Colorful Parade Held To Support Gays, Lesbians In Hyderabad, India

A participant waves a rainbow flag from a motorcycle as members and supporters of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community take out the Hyderabad gay pride parade in Hyderabad, India, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. The parade was held to spread awareness about harassment, violence and discrimination faced by the community and to demand that they be allowed to lead lives of dignity in India’s deeply conservative society.

Members and supporters of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community participate in the Hyderabad gay pride parade in Hyderabad, India, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. <AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.>