History
The event originally began in 2005 under the name "Riga Pride", as the local equivalent to other Pride Parades held elsewhere around the world.
Following public manifestations of homophobia surrounding the Riga Pride event in 2005, some members of the LGBT community, their friends, and family members united to found the organisation Mozaīka in an attempt to improve the understanding of, and tolerance for LGBT rights in Latvia.
From 2006, the event has been officially known as "Riga Pride and Friendship Days", expanding the programme include not just a parade, but also an ecumenical church service, and seminars on tolerance and LGBT rights.
In 2009 the gay march was allowed by Administrative Court of Riga.
In 2012 400 LGBT people and straight allies marched in support of LGBT rights in Latvia, joining them were US diplomats showing support.
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