Q COSTARICA — San José will once again be the meeting point for the Pride March, an event that will bring together the LGBTI+ community and allies under the slogan “Pride Remains.”
The march will take place on Sunday, June 28, starting at noon, beginning at the León Cortés Statue on the west side and conclude in the heart of the city, at Plaza de la Democracia, where the closing ceremony will be held.
The event will combine culture, entrepreneurship, and community participation in a route through the main streets of the capital.
In addition, the closing ceremony will feature performances by national artists such as David Nick and Jecsinior Jara, as well as several DJs.
As part of the month’s events, the Pride Fair will be held on June 26 and 27 at the Instituto de México in Los Yoses, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The fair will bring together community businesses and partners, as well as food stalls, bingo, and various recreational activities for attendees.
The program will also include artistic performances on both days.
It’s a space designed for gathering, visibility, and participation from different sectors of the community.
This year’s theme seeks to highlight the memory, enduring presence, and legacy of those who paved the way in the fight for recognition and visibility.
“Pride is memory,” the organization stated, explaining the campaign’s central message.
The group recalled that many people faced rejection, violence, and discrimination when they chose to live authentically and defend their rights.
“Because we exist, we resist, we endure,” the organization declared as part of this year’s call to action.
They also recognized those who came before them when doing so meant risking their jobs, their families, their safety, and, in some cases, their very lives.
“We feel pride for those who are no longer with us, for those who faced rejection, violence, and discrimination, but who never stopped fighting so that today we can occupy spaces with greater freedom, dignity, and hope,” the organization stated.
The event seeks to remind everyone that the struggle continues as long as there are people who need to be seen, heard, or defended, under a message that summarizes the spirit of the gathering: “Pride Remains.”