In 2015, clashes broke out between the pride supporters and protesters from far-right groups, who threw flares and injured two police officers. The annual Gay Pride parade is in just its fourth year in Kiev, and has twice been marred by violence.
The marchers were joined by several foreign diplomats and politicians in what organizers say is the largest Pride event the country has seen yet.
Thousands of people marched in the capital Kiev Sunday in support of LGBT rights and equality in Ukraine. In previous years, violence has broken out between pride supporters and far-right protesters.
A heavy police presence guarded supporters of LGBT rights at the gay pride parade in Kiev on Sunday.
