At Least 15,000 Expected at 9 Pride Marches Across Quintana Roo

Cancún, Quintana Roo — Organizers expect at least 15,000 participants across nine Pride marches in Quintana Roo this year, including a historic first in the municipality of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, home to a predominantly Maya population.

Linger Méndez, founder of Pride Cancún, said the first march will take place Saturday, May 16 in Cancún, kicking off a series of events across the state.

“It’s a struggle that runs through an entire state with united municipalities, diverse voices, and one demand: respect, dignity, and existence,” Méndez said.

The 2026 Pride Route schedule is as follows:

• May 16 — Cancún
• May 23 — Lázaro Cárdenas
• June 6 — Isla Mujeres
• June 13 — Puerto Morelos
• June 20 — Cozumel
• June 27 — Puerto Aventuras
• June 28 — Playa del Carmen

For the first time, Felipe Carrillo Puerto will hold its own Pride march on July 4, a milestone in a region where Maya communities are predominant.

Méndez said the total attendance across all marches could set a new record for the movement.

In Cancún, the festival “Vive con orgullo” will feature the band La Factoría as the guest artist. Organizers will also present awards for “Trajectory,” “Ally,” “Resilience,” and “Activism” to community members recognized for their work and support.

The Cancún march will start at 4 p.m. at Malecón Tajamar and proceed along Avenida Tulum to Parque de las Palapas. Méndez stressed that broad public participation is essential to make the LGBTQ+ community visible and to strengthen the movement.