Let's Go to Rio! Pride in Brazil

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Rio de Janeiro's Pride is not only among the most boisterous, it's got to be one of the biggest. Organizers said they expected 1 million people to gather on Copacabana beach to celebrate.

Here are photos from the big event!

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A man holds a banner reading, "I have the right to be gay and be Christian," during the Gay Pride parade at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

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Revelers are always more than happy to pose for the cameras.

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In Rio, showing skin is the rule, not the exception.

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Yes, spontaneous dancing is required.

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Revelers strut for the crowd.

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And these are only the daytime wings.

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There is no such thing as a headdress that is too big.