Right wing counter-protest at Bialystok's first LGBT march

Hundreds of opponents of the Polish LGBT community attempted to disrupt the first ever LGBT pride parade held in the eastern Polish city of Bialystok on Saturday, July 20, 2019. A number of people were detained as they tried to block the march and for allegedly using firecrackers and throwing bottles. Police in riot gear were seen escorting the around 500-800 reported participants of the pride parade along the route as they carried rainbow flags and marched peacefully.