PHOTOS: Tel Aviv Pride 2013

Israel is the only country in the Middle East where LGBT people can openly show affection, so it's no surprise tens of thousands of people gather each year for the annual Pride celebration in Tel Aviv. 2013 festivities included the city's 15th annual Pride Parade, musical performances, and speeches from public figures such as Tel Aviv mayor Ron Huldai, who lauded the city as the "most gay-friendly" in the world.