Bogota Pride 2024: parade, schedule & history

Bogota Pride 2024, from June 16 to July 16, is a month-long celebration culminating with the 41st Bogota LGBT+ Pride March and Parade on June 30. This event is a testament to Colombia’s vibrant LGBT+ community and its ongoing fight for visibility and rights.

Event Schedule

• 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.
• June 29, 2024: Bogota Pride Fest - Held at Pradera Box Park, featuring performances by ESTEMAN, Suelta As Gabete, RuPaul's Drag Race superstars, and more.
• June 30, 2024: Bogota LGBT+ Pride March and Parade - Starting at Bogotá City Council Square and moving along Avenida El Dorado Calle 26 to Simón Bolívar Metropolitan Park, this event showcases vibrant floats, community groups, and spirited performances.
• June 30, 2024: Bogota Pride Concert - A grand concert at Plazoleta de Eventos del Parque Metropolitano Simón Bolívar, free for all attendees.
• 10th León Zuleta LGBT+ Awards - Honouring significant contributions to the LGBT+ community in Bogota.

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 2023, 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.