In a vibrant and emotional celebration of Pride Month, more than 5,000 people gathered in Mexico City over the weekend to form what is being hailed as the world’s largest LGBTQ+ flag. The historic event took place in the iconic Zócalo square, spanning a 240-by-240-metre space and becoming a powerful symbol of unity, visibility, and peace.
Braving rainy conditions, participants donned T-shirts and umbrellas in each colour of the Pride flag. Through synchronised choreography, they danced to Alaska y Dinarama’s enduring gay anthem, A quién le importa (“Who Cares?”). The song’s defiant lyrics—“Who cares what I do? Who cares what I say? I’m like this, and I’ll always be like this”—resonated deeply with the crowd and the broader LGBTQ+ community.
Reports have varied, with some sources claiming over 6,000 people participated. Regardless of the exact number, the sheer scale and energy of the performance marked an unprecedented Pride event.
Mexico City’s Culture Minister Ana Francis Mor described the gathering as a global first: “There has never been such an expression anywhere in the world.”
Mayor Clara Brugada Molina echoed that sentiment, stating, “Mexico City decides to raise the flag of sexual diversity as a symbol of peace,” amid ongoing global conflicts. She added, “From here, in our Zócalo, we raise the largest flag in the world: the one of love that triumphs with pride.”
The event lasted approximately two hours, with participants arranged to represent the symbolic colours of the Pride flag:
- Red: Life
- Orange: Healing
- Yellow: Sunlight
- Green: Nature
- Blue: Harmony and serenity
- Violet: Spirit
Jano, a participant, told El Universal, “I’m very proud to be part of this record. I’m so happy.”
In a series of posts on social media, Mayor Brugada celebrated the event as a defining statement of Mexico City’s values: “This is the capital of diversity and peace… Where no identity will be denied and no form of love will be a reason for exclusion or violence.”
She added, “The monumental image we form today with our bodies and colours is a clear message. It is a #CapitalConOrgullo and a #CapitalDeLaTransformación.”
The colourful, rain-soaked images and videos shared across X.com captured the true spirit of Pride—joy, resilience, and love.
