Mexico Celebrates Pride with Over 100,000 Participants in Pride March
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- 01 Jul 2024
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Mexico City came alive with vibrant rainbow flags as more than 100,000 people filled the streets for the annual Pride March, culminating at the central Zocalo square in a joyful and powerful display of love and solidarity.
Marking Pride Month with a significant celebration, Mexico City hosted over a hundred same-sex marriages on Friday, June 28. This event highlighted the ongoing fight for equal rights and recognition within the LGBTQ+ community. The day began with a spirited performance by the Gay Choir of Mexico City, setting an uplifting tone for the occasion. In this festive atmosphere, 147 couples exchanged vows and formalized their commitments in a civil ceremony.
Among the jubilant participants was Ricardo Mercado, who expressed his excitement: "I told myself that today is just a normal day, but I do feel the nervousness and emotion, this nice feeling especially, with all the community here united, you feel a nice energy."
Since the legalization of gay unions in 2009, mass same-sex weddings have become a hallmark of Mexico City's annual Pride celebrations. The city consistently supports and funds these ceremonies, demonstrating its dedication to equality and inclusivity.
During the Pride March on Saturday, the crowd chanted against hate crimes and discrimination, calling for "sexual freedom!" Police and organizers estimated that more than 100,000 people participated in the march, making it a significant and impactful event.
Last year's celebrations included not only weddings but also administrative processes to facilitate gender changes for transgender individuals, marking crucial milestones in Mexico City's ongoing journey toward LGBTQ+ rights and recognition.
