I took my daughter to the Gay Pride Parade in Tel Aviv this afternoon. Good vibes, techno beats and body paint reminded me a bit of ‘Hotel LaChapelle‘. Street parties are always a terrific opportunity for pictures but this time, being responsible for a nine-year-old, I was not so free to shoot. Never the less, it was wonderful to see how open minded this city can be, bringing a message of peace, love and tolerance in the midst of all the tension and turmoil Israel is constantly going through. For a moment one can easily forget about everything, grab a beer and have a good time. I thought I remembered this parade used to be a lot bigger in the past but my friends reminded me that I must be thinking about the Love Parade, which is apparently different. I guess I’ve been away from Tel Aviv way too long. Anyway, we had a great time.