The 47th annual Pride March in Mexico City (CDMX) took place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, under the theme “Diversidad sin Fronteras: ¡Justicia, resistencia y unidad!” (Diversity Without Borders: Justice, Resistance, and Unity). The march began at the iconic Ángel de la Independencia and proceeded along Paseo de la Reforma, Avenida Juárez, and Eje Central, culminating in the Zócalo, the city’s historic main square.
This year’s Pride March drew hundreds of thousands of participants and spectators, celebrating LGBTQ+ rights with vibrant floats, drag performances, live music, and speeches from activists. The event also featured mobile civil registry services offering symbolic weddings and gender identity change assistance, as well as health services like rapid HIV testing.
However, the day ended with a tense moment when a group of trans activists broke away from the main celebration and marched toward the Senate building. Their protest aimed to draw attention to stalled legislation on gender identity rights and the lack of legal protections for trans people in Mexico. According to local reports, the group attempted to enter or symbolically “slam” the Senate building’s doors in a dramatic call for action. Security forces intervened, and while the situation was tense, no major violence was reported.
This act underscored the ongoing struggles within the LGBTQ+ community, particularly for trans individuals who continue to face systemic discrimination and violence. While the Pride March was largely a celebration of progress and visibility, the protest at the Senate served as a stark reminder that the fight for full equality and legal recognition is far from over.
Source: OEM
