Bogota Pride 2025: parade, schedule & history

Bogotá Pride 2025 will be a month-long celebration that culminates with the 42nd Bogotá LGBT+ Pride March and Parade on Sunday, June 22, 2025. This is one of Colombia's largest LGBTQ+ events and attracts participants from across the country and around the world.

Parade Details

The main parade, officially known as "Marcha por la Ciudadanía Plena LGBTI" (March for Full Citizenship for the LGBTQ+ Community), will feature a procession through the city's main streets.

The parade will start at Bogotá City Council Square and move along Avenida El Dorado Calle 26 to Simón Bolívar Metropolitan Park. Based on previous years, participants typically begin gathering around 10:00 AM, with the parade itself lasting throughout the day.

Pride Festival Activities

Bogotá Pride consists of various events throughout June, including:

Flag Raising Ceremony - Kicking off Pride Month, flags representing the various identities within the LGBT+ community are raised at the Monument to the Flags of the American States in Bogotá.
Bogotá Pride Fest - Held at Pradera Box Park, featuring performances by ESTEMAN, Suelta As Gabete, RuPaul's Drag Race superstars, and more. This festival includes a marketplace, food vendors, live music, and performances. Bogotá Pride Fest is presented by El Mozo Club and will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025 (with Monday being a holiday in Colombia). It's worth noting that this is "the biggest circuit festival in Colombia" featuring "the world's top circuit DJs" and performances from the Latin American gay scene.
10th León Zuleta LGBT+ Awards - An event celebrating the achievements and contributions of individuals and organizations working for the LGBTQ+ community in Bogotá.
Diversity Film Festival - Screenings of films celebrating LGBTQ+ themes, followed by discussions and networking opportunities.

Pride History

Bogota Pride traces its roots back to April 9, 1977, when activist León Zuleta, along with Manuel Velandia and other prominent figures, co-founded the Homosexual Liberation Movement of Colombia (MLHC) following the inspiration of the Stonewall Riots of 1969. On June 28, 1983, after the national decriminalization of homosexuality, they organized the first LGBT+ pride march in the centre of Bogotá. This milestone event laid the groundwork for the vibrant and expansive Pride celebrations seen today.

In the past years, more than 100,000 people participated in Bogota Pride, underscoring its significance as Colombia’s largest LGBT+ event and one of the major Pride celebrations worldwide.

Accommodations for Bogota Pride

Ensure a memorable Pride experience by booking your stay early at one of our selected gay-friendly hotels in Bogota. Staying nearby will provide convenient access to all events and activities, enhancing your participation in this vibrant celebration.