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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

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Origin
2005
Held on the last Friday of September every year since 2005 (Uruguay's Diversity month)
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Organizer
Coordinadora de la Marcha por la Diversidad
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Type
Rights march + «La Previa» (urban programme with art and popular-economy stalls)
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Route
Plaza Libertad → Rondeau, Libertador and De las Leyes avenues → Plaza 1º de Mayo
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Attendance type
Massive · tens of thousands (no single official figure)
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Price
Free
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2027
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 24 September 2027
estimated from the last-Friday-of-September pattern, the organisers have not announced it yet
Expected attendance
Tens of thousands per the recent pattern
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Next edition · announcement pending

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

2026
Last edition

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

Dates
Friday 25 September 2026
gathering at 18:00 in Plaza Libertad, setting off at 19:00 to Plaza 1º de Mayo
Confirmed attendance
Massive turnout, no official figure published
Motto
"«Vivir con dignidad, existir con orgullo» (Live with dignity, exist with pride)"

The 2026 edition took place on Friday 25 September under the slogan «Vivir con dignidad, existir con orgullo», live with dignity, exist with pride. People began gathering at six in the evening in Plaza Libertad, with the «La Previa» fair still filling the square, and the march set off at seven towards Plaza 1º de Mayo along Rondeau, Libertador and De las Leyes avenues. There the Coordinadora read its proclamation, demanding jobs, education and healthcare for LGBTI+ people and leaving the line that summed up the day: a right that is not fulfilled is not a right, but an empty promise. Montevideo mayor Mario Bergara was among the marchers.

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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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