Colorful and Defiant, Yucatán Pride March 2025 Draws Tens of Thousands to Mérida Streets

Thousands gathered Saturday at the Monument to the Homeland for the Yucatán Pride March 2025 in Mérida. The annual event began at 3 p.m. as participants assembled on Paseo de Montejo with rainbow flags, banners, and in many cases, outrageous and colorful attire. And unlike last year, the sun held out — which is essential when wearing wigs and feathers.

The organizer of the XXIII March of Sexual Diversity of Yucatán, Aarón Génesis, told local media that this parade is special because of its increased presence of the lesbian community. He estimated a crowd size of 30,000, making it by far the largest annual event on Mérida’s main boulevard.

The march proceeded right on time, at 4 p.m., under the slogan “Diversity Advances. ” It moved through the Paseo Montejo, turning right at the Remate, and continuing down Calle 58 to Plaza Grande. Participants included LGBT+ community members, families, student groups, activist collectives, including Igualdad Sustantiva Yucatán, municipal authorities, and corporate employees.

A colorful Yucatán Pride March 2025

The procession featured drum bands, floats, and performances. Content creator Nano Jack, known for Freddie Mercury impersonations, appeared on one float, later headlining a concert at the zocalo. Participants carried flags representing trans, non-binary, lesbian, and bisexual contingents throughout the route.

At the Plaza Grande, organizers established a main stage for local artist performances, drag shows, poetry readings, and live music. Information booths provided resources on sexual health, human rights, and legal support services.

Attendee Regina noted the march addresses ongoing discrimination and policy gaps affecting Yucatán’s queer community, despite recent advances in marriage equality and gender identity recognition. Participant Jasiel Duarte described the event’s atmosphere as liberating and judgment-free.

The march served as both a celebration and a political demonstration, highlighting the continuing need for advocacy for inclusive policies and equal treatment in Yucatán. And its scale is a far cry when barely 1,000 marchers took to secondary roads to bring visibility to the topic of sexual diversity.

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