Mexico City’s Pride Parade goes virtual in 2020

Jesse & Joy, Melanie C, OV7, and other bands have confirmed their participation at Mexico City’s 42th LGBTTTI+ pride parade that, for the first time ever, will not go out on the streets but that will go online due to the COVID-19 pandemic .

The organizers of the event published the lineup that will partake in the celebration next June 27 via streaming from 12:00 to 22:00 .

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Besides the aforementioned artists, the virtual event will also feature Mentiras & Mentidrags, Playa Limbo, Jannete Chao, Andy Zunno, Daniela, Spalla, and Alfonso Herrera, among many others.

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published this week that Thalía will be in charge of inaugurating the event that will be available on the parade’s YouTube account .

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And despite neither Reforma Avenue nor Mexico City’s Zócalo will be taken over by floats , music , glitter , and dancers , the rainbow pride flag will keep on waving for the organizers are promoting the hashtag #ElOrgulloPermanece (Pride Remains) to create an inclusive space for LGBT rights .

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