Over 2,000 March in Playa del Carmen Pride Parade

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Around 2,500 people took part in the 14th annual Pride march in Playa del Carmen on Sunday, organized by the Red Diversa Quintana Roo network.

The march began shortly after 5 p.m. at the Poliforum, then proceeded along Avenida Benito Juárez, turned onto 10th Avenue, continued along Constituyentes and 15th Avenue, and ended at the iconic Plaza 28 de Julio. A separate contingent without vehicles marched along Fifth Avenue and also converged at the same plaza.

Waving rainbow flags, dancing to music, and riding on floats, participants highlighted that while Mexico has made significant progress on rights, discrimination, violence, and hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people persist. They called for stronger public policies to ensure genuine inclusion.

Demonstrators also demanded better access to healthcare, education, and employment without discrimination, full recognition of gender identities, and more forceful action to prevent and punish violence against LGBTQ+ individuals.

Organizers said the march serves to make diverse expressions visible and promote respect for human rights.

The event proceeded without incident. Municipal traffic officers deployed a security and traffic operation to protect attendees and facilitate the route.

The day concluded at Plaza 28 de Julio with musical performances and speeches demanding greater inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community. The march marked the end of Pride Month, during which various groups hold marches and activities across the country to raise visibility and demand equal rights.