![]() Politicians that have joined Istanbul Pride are mainly from the opposition parties Republican People's Party (CHP) and Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP). Despite the refusal, hundreds of people defied the ban each year, which resulted in law enforcement intervention. The governors repeatedly stated that the denials were based on security concerns and public order, but critics claimed the bans were taken on a religious and ideological basis. Since 2015 pride parades in Istanbul were denied permission by the Governorship of Istanbul authorities. The 2014 Pride was the biggest LGBT event in Turkey's history and attracted more than 100,000 people. In 2013, the pride parade, with the attendance of Gezi Park protesters attracted almost 100,000 people. The event reached roughly 5,000 people by 2010. It has been described as the first and biggest LGBT event in Muslim-majority countries. Participants assemble in Taksim Square before marching the entire length of İstiklal Avenue. Istanbul Pride ( Turkish: İstanbul Onur Yürüyüşü) is a pride parade and LGBT demonstration held annually in Turkey's biggest city, Istanbul since 2003. Istanbul LGBT pride parade in 2013, İstiklal Avenue, Istanbul. ![]() Annual LGBT event in Istanbul, Turkey LGBT pride parade on May 29, 2012, İstiklal Avenue, Istanbul.
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