A participant holds up a placard during the Gay Pride Parade in Mexico City

A participant holds up a placard during the Gay Pride Parade, in front of the Angel of Independence column in Mexico City June 2, 2012. Thousand of gays, lesbians, transsexuals and supporters took part in the parade. The placard reads, “I’m gay and I love”. REUTERS/Henry Romero (MEXICO – Tags: SOCIETY) ORG XMIT: HNR04