MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Hundreds of Mexican same-sex couples married on Friday, marking the primary time that the annual mass ceremony in Mexico City forward of its Pride parade has taken place after being cancelled for two years because of the pandemic.
A stay band performed conventional songs like Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” as joyful couples, some in matching outfits, mentioned their vows collectively. Several rainbow masks have been pulled decrease for first kisses as newlyweds.
The ceremony, funded by native authorities, offers a cheap method for couples to get married. A big wedding ceremony cake topped with rainbow frosting was shared.
“Truth is, that is one thing we would been planning on doing for awhile,” mentioned Miguel Delgado, who wore a rainbow bowtie for the event. “And due to the pandemic we hadn’t been in a position to do it, so as soon as the event arose, we determined to benefit from it,” he mentioned.
Mexico City, the nation’s capital, legalized same-sex marriage in 2010. Since then, 26 of Mexico’s 32 states have adopted swimsuit.
Thousands are anticipated to take part in Mexico City’s Pride Parade on Saturday.
(Reporting by Reuters TV; Writing by Sergio Rodriguez and Kylie Madry; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
