More than a hundred same-sex couples got married on Friday (28) in a group ceremony that was both romantic and political, as part of Mexico City’s month-long LGBT+ pride celebrations.
According to reports, 147 couples expressed their commitment in an emotional meeting, summing up their years-long fight for equal rights.
The ceremony began with a concert by the Mexico City Gay Choir, followed by a civil ritual to exchange vows and formalize the marriage.
“I told myself that today is just a normal day,” said groom Ricardo Mercado. “But I do feel nervous and excited, especially with the whole community here together, you feel a nice energy.”
Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, was at the forefront of global same-sex marriage, legalizing the unions in 2009.
Same-sex group weddings are part of an annual ceremony that takes place during Pride Month in the city.
In 2023, hundreds of LGBT+ couples in Mexico City celebrated weddings and completed administrative processes for gender reassignment.
That year, about 120 couples met the requirements to get married under the motto “Hand in hand, we march with pride,” the city government said in a statement.
In 2022, the ceremony took place for the first time in two years after being canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A large wedding cake covered in rainbow icing was shared.
The ceremony, funded by the local government, offers an economical way for couples to get married.
Source: CNN Brasil
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