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A march celebrating National and International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia was held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 to raise awareness and foster an inclusive environment.
The march started on Francisco Medina Ascencio Avenue, in front of the Sheraton Hotel and ended on the Malecón at the arches.
The march marked the official beginning of Vallarta Pride 2025.
Photos by Jerry Jones
Héctor Gabriel Ramírez Betancourt, the city’s Director of Sexual Diversity, highlighted the importance of the demonstration (watch video on YouTube).
“It’s the day that reminds us that there’s still a lot of work to be done to reduce discrimination and homophobia,” Betancourt told Out & About PV.
He said peaceful demonstrations like this were necessary because even in a LGBTQ+ welcoming destination like Puerto Vallarta, discrimination towards the community still exists.
“Yes, of course, despite being an LGBT tourist destination, there are still many homophobic people,” attributing this to “a lack of sensitivity and empathy,” he explained.
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is celebrated annually on May 17th, is a day dedicated to raising awareness and promoting equality for LGBTQIA+ individuals worldwide. It marks the anniversary of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) decision to remove homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. IDAHOBIT aims to combat discrimination and violence against LGBTQIA+ people in all forms, including homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia.
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