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Huge crowds showed up for the Gay Pride March in León on June 14, 2025. Photo by Pride León Ofarrell

Guanajuato state has a number of different cities which have attractions for the LGBT community. We've split our listings into five different pages:

• León - The state's largest city is often overlooked by tourists but has a big gay scene.

• Irapuato - The state's second largest city is also not really a tourist spot but also has a substantial gay scene.

• San Miguel de Allende - a city famous for its art and artists and has a huge expat community as is very LGBT welcoming.

• Guanajuato city - The state capital and seat of the university has a big LGBT population and is a popular tourist destination.

• Celaya, Pozos and Salamanca - The rest of the state is covered here. There is an active LGBT community in these other smaller cities as well.

Upcoming events in Guanajuato State

June 13, 2026: Festival Pride Guanajuato

The march for Pride Festival in Guanajuato, Gto will be Saturday June 13
Place: Jardín Embajadoras
Time: 4:30 PM

More information is available at their facebook or their instagram

June 20, 2026: Irapuato Pride March

The LGBTIQ+ community of Irapuato, Guanajuato will have their pride party on Saturday June 20. They also a pride march on May 30.
Place: Paseos de las Fresas
Time: 4:00 PM

More information is available at their facebook or facebook page for Dehusex or their instagram

June 20, 2026: Dolores Hidalgo Pride March

The pride march in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato is on Saturday June 20
Place: Estacionamiento Presidencia Municipal
Time: 5:00 PM

More information is available at their facebook or their instagram

July 18, 2026: San Miguel de Allende Pride March

San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato will have their annual pride march on Saturday July 18
Place: Parque Zeferino Gutierrez
Time: 4:00 PM

More information is available at Colectivo Colores SMA facebook or Colectivo Colores SMA instagram or Pride Collective SMA instagram