Close to 1 million people attended the Madrid Gay Pride last weekend. The parade featured over 30 floats from all around the world.

The march left from the Puerta de Alcalá at 18.00 hours local time and finished in the Plaza de España, where Kylie Minogue performed a concert.

Ms Minogue said she was “touched” to be asked to perform. She also said: “For a long time now I have had a special relationship with the gay public and I am pleased that they are counting on me to celebrate such a special occasion.”

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