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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

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Organizer
Comisión Organizadora de la Marcha del Orgullo (Argentine LGBTQI+ collectives)
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Type
Fair + stages from the morning at Plaza de Mayo · afternoon march
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Route
Avenida de Mayo, between Plaza de Mayo and the National Congress
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Attendance type
Hundreds of thousands · no single official figure
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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 · the date stands after the city government proposed moving it to the 21st because of Pope Leo XIV's visit, from the 8th to the 11th
Expected attendance
Hundreds of thousands per recent pattern
Motto
El orgullo al poder. El odio al carajo
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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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