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Marcha del Orgullo · Buenos Aires Pride

The Southern Cone's big march · from Plaza de Mayo to Congress · first Saturday of November

Key data · Marcha del Orgullo · Buenos Aires Pride in figures

Organizer
Comisión Organizadora de la Marcha del Orgullo (Argentine LGBTQI+ collectives)
Type
Fair + stages from the morning at Plaza de Mayo · afternoon march
Route
Avenida de Mayo, between Plaza de Mayo and the National Congress
Attendance type
Hundreds of thousands · no single official figure
Price
Free · some ticketed afterparties
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2026
Next edition

What's confirmed for this year's edition — dates, route, lineup. Volatile data — we refresh every two weeks from official sources.

Dates
Saturday Nov 7, 2026
fair from ~10 am at Plaza de Mayo · afternoon march to Congress
Expected attendance
Hundreds of thousands per recent pattern

Next edition · announcement pending

The organizer usually announces dates + motto in septiembre. Meanwhile, review the previous edition below.

2025
Last edition

Past edition closed — with confirmed data on attendance, route and lineup. Archive — no longer changes.

Dates
Nov 1, 2025
first Saturday of November
Confirmed attendance
Hundreds of thousands
no single official figure

The 2025 edition followed the classic format of Argentina's biggest LGBTQI+ mobilisation: fair and stages from the morning at Plaza de Mayo and a massive march along Avenida de Mayo to Congress, with floats, collectives from across the country and a tone as festive as it is political — in a context of diversity-policy rollbacks that once again filled the avenue with protest.

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Practical tips
for experiencing Marcha del Orgullo · Buenos Aires Pride

The practical stuff so Pride week works — arrival, accommodation, transport and what to bring.

→ When to arrive

Arrive Wednesday · leave Monday

The Pride core runs from Thursday to Sunday. Arriving Wednesday gives you a day to acclimate before the rush. Book at least 3 months ahead — the best hotels are gone by April.

→ Where to stay

Close to the route · 0-10 min walking

Hotels near the route are gold during Pride — you can walk back without fighting for a taxi. Prices rise +30-50% that week.

→ How to get there

Plane + public transport

Urban airports usually have a metro or commuter train direct to the center. Taxi/Uber/Cabify run all night. High-speed rail is competitive for distances <3h.

→ Transport that week

Extended metro · streets closed

Many metro systems run 24h on Pride weekend. The route streets are closed to traffic — taxis don't enter. Walking is usually fastest.

→ What to bring

Heat · shade · water · comfy shoes

European summer in the street: cap, sunglasses, SPF 50, reusable water bottle. Closed shoes for the march — stepping on toes is real.

→ Health · safety

Reinforced health services

Temporary health stations are usually set up in central squares during Pride. STI/PrEP centers often extend hours. EU: EHIC covers emergencies. Other: private insurance recommended.

→ Nightlife

Regular LGBTQI+ clubs in Buenos Aires

If you need a break from Pride or want to go out to the regular clubs, the non-pride scene stays active all week.

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