Mexico City Gay Pride 2023

Mexico City Gay Pride 2023

Mexico City Pride is one of the largest, wildest, most fun Gay Pride events in Latin America. The fiesta every June draws millions to the streets of the capital to celebrate the pride and diversity of the city’s large gay community. Come join the rainbow fun with your Latin brothers and sisters.

• Visiting for Mexico City Pride? Stay in the Zona Rosa, the city’s world famous Gay District, but book early. The pride event attracts one million plus visitors.

The Event

• Mexico City Pride, is known locallay as Marcha del Orgullo LGBT de la Ciudad de México. The pride celebrations include several circuit festivals, bear events and a massive parade through the city streets followed by an epic after party. Here are our higlights:

Mexico City Pride March

• June 24th – Over one million people join in the celebration of Mexico City pride (known locally as the Marcha del Orgullo Lésbico, Gay, Bisexual, Transgénero, Travesti, Transexual e intersexual), held in the Zona Rosa.
• The parade, held on the last Saturday in June, begins at 10am and leaves from El Ángel de la Independencia, the Angel of Independence victory column and ends at the iconic Zocalo, the the main square in central Mexico City.
• Stay in the best location in the city at the Zocalo Central, a “Superb” rated, 4 star hotel in the heart of the city with amazing views, eclectic decor and delicious breakfast on the terrace.

El Zócalo

• Officially known as Plaza de la Constitución, El Zócalo is the main public square and one of the most recognizable places in Mexico City.
• It contains a giant Mexican flag at its center and has been the centerpiece of public gatherings since the days of the Aztecs.
• Stay close to the start of the parade at the Mumedi Design Hotel offering great breakfast, beautiful rooms and exceptional service.

Mexico City Pride After Party

• June 24th – From 1pm until late. As the parade ends, the party begins. The main square of Zócalo hosts the post pride parade speeches followed by an epic pride after party with live stage shows and performances throughout the evening and well into the night.

Where to stay during Mexico City’s Pride?

• Stay in the heart of the Zona Rosa, the city’s gay neighbourhood and home to some great bars and clubs. It is also close to where the main day of the dead parade and celebrations are held.
• The Hotel and Suites PF are right in the heart of the gay district, steps from the clubs and bars. Rooms are comfortable with a great range of amenities and staff are friendly.
• The Hotel Geneve is a beautiful grand old hotel with amazing historic decor and excellent service.

Mexico City Pride Circuit Parties & Events

• A number of bars, hotels and restaurants hold special pool parties, club nights and events during the celebrations.
• Latin America Pride – June 23rd to June 27th – is one of the biggest circuit events taking place during the pride weekend. The producer is famous for its world famous Sunland festival in Puerto Vallarta.
• Bearmex Bear Pride festival – June 24th to June 26th – Here come the bears!  is the biggest bear circuit party in Mexico.
• Karmabeat Mexico City Pride Festival – June 24th to June 27th – Karmabeat presents “Break Free” with 4 days of parties and events.
• WE Party Mexico City – June 25th – The World’s No 1 circuit party makes its debut in Mexico city.
• Cabaré-Tito Mexico City Pride Afterparty – June 25th – Three different locations in Zona Rosa, one amazing parade after party.
• El Mozo Mexico City Pride Edition – June 26th – Colombian vibes at the biggest closing party during Mexico City Pride.

Recommended Hotels in Mexico City

The following hotels are close to the gay bars and clubs of the Zona Rosa and a short ride from the pride celebrations:

Hotel Geneve,    Room Mate,    Suites Berna 12,    NH Collection