Thousands attend EuroPride parade in Greek city amid heavy police presence

THESSALONIKI, Greece — About 15,000 people attended the annual EuroPride parade Saturday, police said, in support of the LGBTQ+ community in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki amid a heavy police presence. The parade, whose motto is "Persevere, Progress, Prosper," was staged on the ninth and last day of a series of events across the city. It was to be followed later Saturday by a concert and a series of parties. "This participation from across Europe sends a message," parade participant Michalis Filippidis told the Associated Press.