Guayaquil Pride

The Guayaquil LGBT Pride March, commonly known as Guayaquil Pride, is a pride parade that is held annually in the city of Guayaquil (Ecuador), within the framework of the International LGBT Pride Day to commemorate the struggle for the rights of LGBTQ+ People. The event was held for the first time in 2008 and is currently one of the busiest annual parades in the city. Among the participants in the event there have been multiple important public figures, including artists and politicians such as the prefect of the province, National Assembly members and municipal councilors.

Every year, the march begins at the height of Avenida Olmedo and runs through part of Avenida Malecón Simón Bolívar, then continues along Avenida Nueve de Octubre and ends in the Centenario Park, in a route with an extension of about two and a half kilometers. After arriving at the final point, a pride festival takes place in which artistic shows are presented. During the march, parade floats participate and musical shows and dances take place. Additionally, each edition has a different theme related to respect and LGBT rights.

Attendance at the parade has grown gradually over the years and currently, in addition to local assistants, it receives participants from other cities and countries. The second edition, held in 2009, had 2000 attendees, while by 2018 it reached 9000. The attendance in the 2023 edition reached about 40,000 people.