 On 19 June 2005 there was a public protest against the law . Protesters — led by People 's Party members , Spanish bishops and the Spanish Family Forum ( Foro Español de la Familia ) — said they had rallied 1 @.@ 5 million people against what they considered an attack on the traditional family and Spanish values ; the Government 's Delegation in Madrid counted 166 @,@ 000 at the same event . Two weeks after this protest , coinciding with Gay Pride Day , FELGT ( Federación Estatal de Lesbianas , Gays , Transexuales y Bisexuales — the Spanish Lesbian , Gay , and Transgender Organization ) estimated two million people marched in favour of the new law ; police sources counted 97 @,@ 000 . Both marches took place in Madrid , at the time governed by the conservative People 's Party . 
