While a protester made every effort to disrupt the vote -- on Tuesday the French General Assembly voted to back a landmark law legalizing same-sex marriage and adoption.<br/> <br />While debate surrounding the reform has divided France in recent months, as the measure passed, applause broke out in the Assembly.<br/> <br />Outside, supporters have their own celebrations.<br/> <br />Some break out the champagne.<br/> <br />Others embrace.<br/> <br />Although the law still needs to be implemented -- legal experts expect the first weddings to take place in the early summer.<br/> <br />For some it was a long time coming.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (French) PRO-GAY MARRIAGE DEMONSTRATOR ANNABELLE SAYING:<br/> <br />"It's obvious that it should pass. We shouldn't have to battle for things which are so obvious. We're not taking anything away from anyone else, and I don't see why people should tell me what I do, how I live my life and who I live it with isn't right."<br/> <br />France now follows 13 other countries that allows gay and lesbia
