San José will celebrate sexual diversity with a three-day festival, starting Friday June 28. The “Festival de la Diversidad Sexual” will include activities for the entire family and a massive march.
The Festival will kick off at the movie theatre in the Plaza de las Garantías Sociales at 4pm Friday, will continue on Saturday with various activities in the downtown core and end on Sunday with a massive march along Paseo Colon.
Included in Sunday’s activities are a music concert with national artists and the participation of American Mary McBride, known for her “No One’s Gonna Love You Like Me”, from the soundtrack of “Brokeback Mountain”.
San José mayoral advisor, Rafael Arias, confirmed the activity has the full support of the Municipality. Arias added that the municipality will be facilitating permits, provide security and clean up after the event.
Organizers expect more than 10.000 people to attend the Festival this year, exceeding the 9.000 attending last year.