Europride 2011

Lady Gaga joined the 2011 Europride parade in Rome, Italy to give a speech and perform for hundreds of thousands of people, who came out to protest against the Vatican and Silvio Berlusconi’s “backward” government.

“My greatest joy is being here with you and feeling part of everyone of you,” Gaga said. “We fight for freedom, we fight for justice, we beckon for compassion and, above all, we want full equality now. I stand here as a woman of the world and I ask governments with you worldwide to facilitate our dream of equality. Let us be revolutionaries of love and use our very strong human powers to save lives and encourage unity around the world.”

She then sat at the piano and performed “Born This Way” and “The Edge of Glory.” (starting at the 18 minute mark if you just want to see the songs, although I urge you all to watch Gaga's speech as well)