This Saturday, June 15, 2024, the Pride festival of the LGBTTTIQ+ community brought the rainbow to Fifth Avenue, where more than 12,500 people arrived, surpassing last year’s attendance, in a jubilant atmosphere where acts of discrimination and transphobia that many have faced were not forgotten and were highlighted.
This year, the march was led by members of the civil association Playa Pride, headed by Jan Novak, along with Madame Scandal and Alex from Operativo Silla Móvil. The year 2024 was marked by the Lesbian community, which has often been overshadowed by other LGBTTTIQ+ groups.
Mai, who belongs to the group “Sáficas Cancún,” which is part of the lesbian community, invited people to their party on June 22, following the Pride festival. Holding the lesbian flag proudly, Mai pointed out that there are many groups within the community, from non-binary to gender fluid and more inclusive. “In fact, that’s why we come here; we bring more inclusivity in terms of flags and merchandise. It’s not just gays, lesbians, transsexuals, and bisexuals; there’s also gender fluid and more from the collective spectrum,” she said.
Also, in the huge contingent, there were parents wearing shirts that read “Pride Mom” or “Pride Dad,” who expressed that having children who are openly part of the LGBTTTIQ+ community is not a problem and that diversity is everywhere in the world.
The contingent was so vast that it also included representatives from the Muxe community like Ambar, who proudly belongs to this indigenous community from Oaxaca. They are known for staying to take care of their elderly parents while other siblings and children leave home to live their lives.
In this representation of indigenous culture, there was also Maya from the Yucatán Peninsula. Isa Chan from Ticul, Yucatán wore a beautiful terno while walking proudly down Fifth Avenue as part of the Pride celebration.
Isa Chan noted that over time people from Yucatán towns have become more open towards members of the LGBTTTIQ+ community since they are small communities where everyone knows each other and are often relatives. “We are the ones who dedicate ourselves most to making ‘hilo contado’ (a type of embroidery),” she said. The beautiful mestiza confidently responded that she only asks for respect from those who criticize a person born male wearing the Yucatecan terno. She gives respect to all citizens: “As long as my family accepts me—my mother, my brothers—I don’t need society’s support. I am proud of who I am; Yucatecan, Ticuleña at heart. It’s a pride to be different from others,” said Isa Chan.
The enormous river of people that flowed down Fifth Avenue until reaching Plaza 28 de Julio filled the public square to enjoy various artists who joined in the Pride celebration and the participation of the Kings of Diversity, who got everyone dancing and celebrating.
Source: Por Esto
