Editing Pride parade (section)

====Bulgaria====
Like the other countries from the [[Balkan]]s, Bulgaria's population is very conservative when it comes to issues like [[Sexual orientation|sexuality]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}
Although homosexuality was decriminalized in 1968, people with different sexual orientations and identities are still not well accepted in society. {{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}
In 2003 the country enacted several laws protecting the [[LGBTQ]] community and individuals from discrimination. In 2008, Bulgaria organized its first ever pride parade. The almost 200 people who had gathered were attacked by [[skinhead]]s{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}
, but police managed to prevent any injuries. The 2009 pride parade, with the motto "Rainbow Friendship" attracted more than 300 participants from [[Bulgaria]] and tourists from [[Greece]] and [[UK|Great Britain]]. There were no disruptions and the parade continued as planned. A third Pride parade took place successfully in 2010, with close to 800 participants and an outdoor concert event.{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}