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Marcha por la Diversidad · Montevideo Pride March

Uruguay's big march · last Friday of September · from Plaza Libertad to Plaza 1º de Mayo

Key data · Marcha por la Diversidad · Montevideo Pride March in figures

Origin
2005
Held on the last Friday of September every year since 2005 (Uruguay's Diversity month)
Organizer
Coordinadora de la Marcha por la Diversidad
Type
Rights march + «La Previa» (urban programme with art and popular-economy stalls)
Route
Plaza Libertad → Av. del Libertador → Plaza 1º de Mayo
Attendance type
Massive · tens of thousands (no single official figure)
Price
Free
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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
Friday Sept 25, 2026
Plaza Libertad → Plaza 1º de Mayo
Expected attendance
Tens of thousands per recent pattern

Next edition · announcement pending

The organizer usually announces dates + motto in agosto. 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
Sept 26, 2025
last Friday of September
Confirmed attendance
Tens of thousands
no single official figure

The 2025 edition followed the classic format of one of Uruguay's biggest social mobilisations: «La Previa» with artistic programming at dusk and the march from Plaza Libertad along Av. del Libertador to Plaza 1º de Mayo, closing Uruguay's Diversity month. The tone is festive and political at once, with strong institutional presence and collectives from across the country.

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Practical tips
for experiencing Marcha por la Diversidad · Montevideo Pride March

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 Montevideo

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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