In Tweets: Sandton Central comes alive as Joburg Pride takes over
Joburg Pride brought all the colour, good vibes and music to Sandton as members of the LGBTQIA+ community celebrated advocacy, activism and equality.
Hundreds of LGBTQIA+ members and allies came together in Sandton Central for the highly anticipated Johannesburg Pride event on October 29.
@JhbPride is in full swing! Come one come all 🏳️🌈
🗞️ @Sandton_News
📍@SandtonCentral pic.twitter.com/P5yKdn41Hf— Chanté (@Chante_Poppie) October 29, 2022
The 33rd edition of the event returned to Sandton after a two-year hiatus as a result of the pandemic.
Rivonia Road has been painted in rainbow colours 🏳️🌈 #jhbpride @JhbPride @Sandton_News pic.twitter.com/qHvPz39prp
— Chanté (@Chante_Poppie) October 29, 2022
Attendees are ready to make their voices heard throughout Sandton Central. The parade will move on Fifth and Maude streets before returning to @SandtonCity via Rivonia Road 🏳️🌈 #JoburgPride @JhbPride @Sandton_News pic.twitter.com/Led9hOT4Ey
— Chanté (@Chante_Poppie) October 29, 2022
This was despite the looming ‘terror’ threat announced by the U. S. Embassy on Wednesday, October 26.
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Law enforcement, private security worked alongside the Sandton Central Management District and Sandton City to help ensure the safety of attendees.
There is a heavy police and private security presence throughout the parade route and around the Pride Village 🏳️🌈 @Sandton_News @JhbPride #JoburgPride #JHBPride pic.twitter.com/cPYdtsGOYY
— Chanté (@Chante_Poppie) October 29, 2022