San José Pride
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| San José Diversity March | |
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| Genre | pride parade |
| Date | June |
| Frequency | annually |
| Location | San José |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Inaugurated | 2008 |
The San José Diversity March, better known as San José Pride, is a demonstration of LGBT Pride that is held annually in the city of San José, capital of Costa Rica, to claim equal rights for LGBT people. The event brings together more than 100,000 people every year, making it one of the largest public demonstrations in the country.[1][2]
In addition to individuals, the march attracts delegations from public and private entities, including companies, embassies and universities. It has also had the presence of politicians such as Carmen Muñoz Quesada, Ofelia Taitelbaum and José María Villalta,[3] as well as international artists, such as the Mexican singer Paulina Rubio, who performed the closing concert in 2022.[4]
Over the years, the march has changed its route. In its first event in 2008, the route spanned from the Central Park to the Plaza de la Democracia.[5] In 2010, the starting location changed to La Sabana Metropolitan Park and the route passed through Paseo Colón to reach the Central Park,[3] occasionally extending to the Plaza de la Democracia.[6] In 2022, the route changed to the opposite direction, spanning from Central Park to La Sabana Metropolitan Park.[7][8]
