Tens of thousands set to attend Tel Aviv's 25th Pride Parade

With tens of thousands expected to attend Tel Aviv’s Pride Parade, hundreds of police officers were deployed across the city from Thursday morning to ensure public safety and block roads as part of a massive law enforcement operation.

At this year’s event, celebrating 25 years since the first parade, the parade and traditional party held at the end will be split into two events due to the intensely hot weather.

With a heatwave expected, meteorologists have said temperatures could reach 31 degrees Celsius (88 degrees Fahrenheit) on Thursday, and 32 degrees Celsius (89.5 degrees Fahrenheit) on Friday in Tel Aviv.

The march will be held on Thursday afternoon, with participants gathering at 4 p.m. and marching at 5 p.m. along the beachside route from the corner of Shalag Street and Hebert Samuel Boulevard, until the parade ends at Daniel Street at around 8 p.m.

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