The “largest ever human Pride flag” has been created by thousands of LGBTQ+ activists in Mexico — and the result is stunning.

On Sunday (22 June), in celebration of Pride, more than 5000 LGBTQ+ activists and allies gathered in Mexico City’s Zócalo Public Square to form what is believed to be the “world’s largest human LGBTQ+ flag”.

As rain showered down, participants held up colourful umbrellas in their matching coloured t-shirts to create the Pride flag formation.

Also in the formation was Mexico City Mayor, Clara Brugada, who said during the event, as reported by The Latin Times: “Mexico City is and will continue to be the city of rights and freedoms. This monumental image we draw with our bodies and colours will be a powerful message to the country and the world.

“Mexico City is the capital of pride, diversity, peace, and transformation.”

The show of solidarity, which lasted two hours, was organised by Mexico City’s government, and is the largest event of its kind in Mexican history. 

Shots of the formation were captured by drone, with the images and videos going viral on social media. Many expressed their joy at seeing such unity in the city, with one comment under a video of the display reading: “I will forever be proud to be a Mexican”. 

Mexico City continues to lead the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Mexico. In 2009, it became the first city in Latin America to legalise same-sex marriage. Then, in 2020, it achieved another milestone by becoming the first jurisdiction in Mexico to outlaw the harmful practice of conversion therapy.

I will forever be proud to be Mexican

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