PHOTOS: IDAHOT in Havana

May 13, 2017 at 3:02 pm EDT | by Michael Key

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Mariela Castro, daughter of Cuban President Raúl Castro, rides in the march observing the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in Havana. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

HAVANA — More than 2,000 people marched in the streets of Havana on Saturday, May 13 for the 10th annual observance of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in Cuba.

Mariela Castro, a member of the Cuban National Assembly and director of the National Center for Sexual Education (CENESEX), rode in a 1950s-era car during the march.

Following the march, Castro and Metropolitan Community Church founder Rev. Troy Perry spoke at a rally. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

: Supporters of Mariela Castro, daughter of Cuban President Raúl Castro, take part in an International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia March in Havana on May 13, 2017. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: A transgender woman takes part in a march in Havana on May 13, 2017, that commemorated the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. President Trump this month reinstated travel and trade restrictions with Cuba. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: Rev. Troy Perry, founder of the Metropolitan Community Church, takes part in a march in Havana on May 13, 2017, that commemorated the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

CENESEX Cuba Cuban National Assembly Havana IDAHOT International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia Mariela Castro MCC Metropolitan Community Church National Center for Sexual Education Raul Castro Troy Perry

Michael Key

Michael Key has worked as a photojournalist for the Washington Blade since 2009 and is currently serving as the photo editor. He has worked on Capitol Hill, in the White House, on the campaign trail and in cities along the East Coast taking iconic photos documenting the extension of marriage benefits to same-sex couples, the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and other events of interest to the LGBT community. Follow Michael

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