550,000 People Attend the 48th Pride Parade in Mexico City

The 48th Pride Parade was held in Mexico City, drawing an estimated 550,000 participants according to authorities. This figure is 31% lower than the 800,000 attendees in 2025, but double the 2024 turnout of 260,000 people.

This year’s parade took place without the traditional decorated floats. The participants included representatives from sports associations and people with disabilities. The capital’s authorities deployed 120 police officers to ensure security. According to their reports, the event concluded without incidents in an atmosphere of social harmony and respect.

Some disputes arose due to limited access to the central Zócalo square, where a FIFA fan festival was taking place ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nevertheless, many marchers managed to reach the square, where they coexisted with football fans.

In parallel, about 300 people organized a counter-march. Its participants protested against the commercialization of Pride and advocated for the historical rights of transgender people.

According to 2021 statistics, there are about 5 million LGBTQ+ people in Mexico, with over 300,000 living in the country’s capital.