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2021 INTERPRIDE AGM AND WORLD CONFERENCE [email protected] Guadalajara México October 28 to 31, 2021. Hilton Guadalajara Midtown GRACIAS Thank you for considering our application for the 2021 InterPride AGM and World Conference. As Guadalajara Pride Committee, it is an honor for us to present our beautiful as headquarters and even more, consider it to host such an important event for the diverse community.

In the history of diversity of our city, since 1981 it has been through marches, protests and events, the visibility, awareness and information about the struggle for the rights of the LGBTIQ community. In 2021 we commemorate the first 40 years since the first march, an event that we would love to share with you.

We are completely sure that in Guadalajara you will find, in addition to a historic city, the second largest in , all kinds of places that can meet the tastes of each of our visitors.

We seek for the first time in the history of InterPride Annual General Meetings a Latin American host city. Right now Mexico has the third most Pride events in the world, also Guadalajara Pride is in the top 10 of the largest Prides in .

We will be happy to receive all our guests.

Sincerely Guadalajara Pride Committee GUADALAJARA PRIDE

ABOUT US

The first LGBTIQ protest in Guadalajara took place in 1981, when a group of LGBTIQ people were taken out of a bar for “lack of morals”. It's been almost 40 years since this group of brave people started to create new dreams, and some of them have already came true.

Guadalajara Pride is not just the 8th largest in Latin America, and the second biggest one in Mexico, it is also an organization with a great commitment to spread the LGBTIQ and through the Guadalajara .

Guadalajara Pride has the most extensive LGBTIQ cultural programs in the Mexican Pride Movement, which includes sport events (a national soccer cup), film projections, human rights presentations and trainings, art and cultural workshops (which includes dance, theater and music), and events related with and information technology, most of them are for free, thanks to partnerships with insitutions, government ministries and sponsors.

Guadalajara Pride is also a platform for work, discovering new talents and helping to raise the voice of the political and social needs of the community.

The organizing committee of the Guadalajara Pride is non-partisan, non- governmental, self-managed and non-profit, with a deep interest and commitment in that public policies, human rights, access to recreational activities and access to information provide equality and empower LGBTIQ people.

Guadalajara Pride 2019 Committee:

Karina Velasco Michel. Director Andrea Covarrubias. Communications Coordinator Emmanuel Temores. PR Coordinator. Denisse Hernández. Operations Coordinator Constanza Velázquez. Stage Coordinator Daniela Hernández. Fund Development Sandra Luz Ornelas. Corporate Relations Coordinator Jorge Isaac Rincón. March Coordinator Roberto Hernández. Cultural Affairs Johnny Cobian. Volunteers Coordinator INDEX

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ENDOSERMENTS Guadalajara more than a city

The cultural heritages of México are represented in this gorgeous city. GUADALAJARA CITY FACTS LOCATED IN WESTERN MÉXICO IN THE STATE OF 5,118 FT ABOVE SEA LEVEL POPULATION IN 2018: 5,108,000 TERRITORY: 2735,03 km²

2 SITES DECLARED WORLD HERITAGE BY UNESCO. - HOSPICIO CABAÑAS (VENUE) - AGAVE FIELDS

72,000 ROOMS IN 503 HOTELS BOUTIQUE HOTELS: 20 DOWNTOWN HOTELS: 475 GRAND TOURSIM HOTELS: 7

METROPOLITAN AREA: 5 MUNICIPALITIES: GUADALAJARA, , , TONALÁ AND TLAJOMULCO RECREATIVE AREAS: - EXPO - CHAPULTEPEC -HISTORIC DOWNTOWN - FINANCIAL AREA - TLAQUEPAQUE - TONALÁ

THE MOST ICONIC ITEMS IN MÉXICO - - - CHARRERIA (CULTURAL INMATERIAL HERITAGE) WHY GUADALAJARA? Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco has the most accreditations to serve the LGBTIQ community in the country and it has a high quality of life. Guadalajara is the second most populated city in the country. It is located in western Mexico, in the center of Jalisco, in the geographical area known as Valle de Atemajac.

The economy of the city is based on several industries, especially information technology, thanks to a large number of international companies with manufacturing facilities located in that metropolitan area. It also has local industries for the production of shoes, textiles and food processing. It is also an important cultural center in Mexico, considered by most as the home of the mariachi and home to several major cultural events, such as the International of Guadalajara and the International Book Fair of Guadalajara (the second biggest book fair in the world). Thanks to the auspices of the University of Guadalajara, the secnd most important house of studies in the country, there is a large internationl influence in the country. Guadalajara was named the American Capital of Culture in 2005 and host of the 2011 . It is also a well known city for music festival such as Corona Capital and Roxy Fest.

The climate of the city is temperate / subtropical with rains in summer of average humidity and mostly dry winters.

The cultural movement that is currently happening in Guadalajara is one of the most vibrant in the Americas. In the city, works of local and international artists are exhibited and it is an obligatory showcase for international cultural events whose radius of influence reaches most of the countries of Latin America, including the southwestern .

In the city there are great festivals of diverse themes with recognition and international reach.

Guadalajara also has many restaurants to taste international cuisine; It has recognized places and some of the best restaurants in the country with specialties in Spanish, French, Brazilian, Korean, Japanese, Italian, Indian, Arabic, Lebanese, Chinese, Argentine, Thai and several restaurants specializing in vegetarian, vegan and organic food.

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Foreign tourists can receive a tax refund when purchasing merchandise at affiliated establishments. You can apply easily at modules in Guadalajara and modules. www.taxback.com

Exchange Money and Credit Card Availability

It is convenient to exchange currency in a "Casa de Cambio" (exchange bureau) or at the bank. Banks are plentiful in Guadalajara and have ATMs. Almost all businesses accepts card, except American Express. Languages

The official language in Mexico is Spanish, although English is also widely spoken. You will have no problem making yourself understood in English during your stay in Guadalajara. At the conference participants in need of translation from English to their mother tongue will be paired up with a volunteer that can translate for them. Preferred language may be submitted in the registration form, and we will do our best to accommodate all language preferences. Rate of local SIM card with Internet data

Local sim cards prices start from $150 MXN (7.69 USD) and At&T. Mobility MIBICI

MIBICI is a system based on the rental of bicycles for short periods of time that allows the possibility of traveling in a certain area. Currently the system works in the central areas of the municipalities Guadalajara, Zapopan and Tlaquepaque. MIBICI allows the cyclist to ride for 30 minutes without any additional charge before parking it in a station.

MIBICI is a good option to move around. The rental of public bicycles is 5 USD per day, and 9 USD for three days. https://www.mibici.net/es/

UBER

Uber Technologies Inc. is a peer-to-peer ridesharing, food delivery, and transportation network company headquartered in , , with operations in 633 worldwide. Its platforms can be accessed via its websites and mobile apps. Riders are quoted the fare that they will pay before requesting the ride. Uber uses a dynamic pricing model; prices vary based on projected time and distance as well as the time of day and the supply and demand for rides at the time the ride is requested. Average ride prices from the hotel to downtown is 3 USD.

DIDI

Didi Chuxing (formerly Didi Kuaidi) is a Chinese transportation company that connects users of its smartphone apps with vehicles and taxis for hire. With 7.43 billion rides completed in 2017, Didi Chuxing has quickly become China’s premier ride-hailing service. Founded by Cheng Wei, Zhang Bo, and Wu Rui, the company caters to more than 450 million users and has established partnerships with seven of the world’s top ridesharing companies: Grab, , Ola, Uber, Careem, 99, and Taxify. As part of its mission to “redefine the future of mobility,” the company aims to use AI technology to help improve and evolve the transportation industry. Average ride price from the hotel to downtown is 2.50 USD.

CABIFY

Cabify operates as the contact point between customers and private drivers by means of its mobile app for Android and iPhone, as well as its web page. Users pay for the service via their credit card or PayPal account, with cash payments introduced in 2016.

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URBAN ELECTRIC TRAIN (SITEUR)

The local elctrical train system is a light train and system serving the municipalities of Guadalajara, Zapopan and Tlaquepaque in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. SITEUR is also the name of the state authority, which operates the system. Opened in 1989, the system currently has two lines: line 1, running from north to south, with 19 stations, and line 2, running from downtown to the east, with 10 stations.

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MACROBUS SYSTEM

The Macrobús Express Service has 12 stations. It is part of the network of mass transit corridors of the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara based on the BRT (Bus Rapid Trasit) model and its services covers over 103 kilometers throughout the inner city.

WWW.GUADALAJARAPRIDE.COM Weather

Guadalajara is a city whose climate is one of its attractions for those who come to travel or reside in this city. The weather in Guadalajara in October is comfortable, not extremely hot or cold. Rainy season ends in the first days of October.

The climate of Guadalajara has been described as temperate (semi-dry-semi-humid with rain in summer), showing an average temperature of 19.2ºC, the maximum temperature is 29ºC and the minimum temperature is 21.1ºC.

Warmer temperatures occur during the months of April, May and June; which are also the driest months, and sometimes the temperature reaches 40 ° C.

In the summer the temperature decreases due to the presence of rain, which is more abundant and frequent in July and August.

Average weather in October 2018. Source: https://www.timeanddate.com/ Guadalajara’s LGBTIQ community is small but prospering, and that’s mostly because of its artists. Queer art in the city like the drag scene, music scene, performance art scene, and visual art scene are all popping off in their own ways.

Instinct Magazine, 2019

GAYDALAJARA LGBTIQ SCENE

More than 30 diverse places to go. - Bars, drag bars - Clubs - Restaurants - Saunas

The city counts with Friendly Certification places - Restaurants _ Bars and clubs - Hilton, Intercontinental Hotels, Fiesta Americana, Westin, Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, Fiesta Inn, Howard Johnson, City Express, Ibis, RIU, Best Western, and others

We have a cultural and event agenda for diverse events. Not only in Guadalajara but in the most iconic gay friendly cities in México, like Puerto Vallarta, just 30 min away from Guadalajara by plane.

We host the most important LGBTQI cinema award in Latin America, the Premio Maguey. Unique and iconic among the community of filmmakers around the world. Also known as the "San Francisco of Mexico", queer life thrives here far more than anywhere else in Mexico. "Gay Guadalajara" (or "Gaydalajara") be seen everywhere from the slightly gritty but utterly beautiful historic center of Guadalajara to the up-scale and hipster of Zona Rosa. While the secret of gay-LGBTIQ Guadalajara has not yet made it out (its often called ‘the most Mexican of Mexican cities’), the local Tapatios/Jaliscienses have clearly embraced it with over 30 LGBTIQ bars and clubs in Guadalajara’s downtown alone.

It’s no wonder that Guadalajara is the undisputed centre of gay and life in Mexico.

New queer art collectives and musicians are emerging often in the city. Guadalajara has more than 116 universities, and it is a safe and interesting place for LGBTIQ people and young students from the north and the center of Mexico. Therefore, the city constantly receives new LGBTIQ people who take Guadalajara as their home and a place to develop their talents and dreams. LGBTIQ nightlife map GUADALAJARA'S COMMITMENT TO THE LGBTIQ COMMUNITY

AGM 2021 BID A years over view WHERE WE ARE NOW

The recognition of human rights as marriage It also seeks to prevent and eliminate all forms of equality, access to health, inclusion in all its discrimination and violence that is exercised against magnitude and the incorporation of public any person and assist in the elimination of laws or policies and municipal regulations against practices aimed disclaiming, excluding unlawfully discrimination for LGBTIQ community, make distinguishing one or more of the fundamental rights Guadalajara, a city not only attractive for its and freedoms of individuals, groups and communities, infrastructure, but also attractive for having among others. clear commitment of our federal, state and municipal governments to recognize the rights of sexual and gender diversity for all. On January 26h of 2016, The Supreme Court of Justice approved to invalidate articles of the Civil In recent years, we have had a clear change in Code of the State of Jalisco, which stated that the recognition of the equal rights of our marriage can only be between “man and woman”. So community to have existing laws promulgated today it is a right of every LGBTIQ citizen in Jalisco to by the government that guarantees equality and marry and enjoy local, federal and international social evolution. guarantees.

On June 10th of 2011, the Mexican Constitution The National Commission on Human Rights was amended to prohibit all forms of sexual considered that the wording of that article is orientation-based discrimination, and in 2012 it discriminatory against homosexuals who want to was criminalized. On November 1st 2013, in the formalize their unions with the government. Last state of Jalisco, the Law on Free Coexistence December, the Commission recommended that established a prohibition of discrimination on egalitarian even weddings are permitted throughout sexual preferences and urged the complaince the country. of the guarantees of social benefits, pensions and inheritance . On July 19, 2015, the Supreme Guadalajara is currently seen by our community as the Court of Justice of the Nation ruled as most attractive city in the country to live in freedom, unconstitutional the state laws that define equality and respect. marriage as a union between a man and a woman. In 2018 the Secretary of Substantive Equality was

Subsequently, on May 20th of 2015, the State established in the state of Jalisco, the only official Council approved the State Law to Promote institution of its kind in the country that works to Equality, Prevention and Elimination of ensure compliance with the rights and attention to all Discrimination in the State of Jalisco, which kinds of situations of the LGBTIQ population. Among aims to promote and ensure equal treatment the municipalities Zapopan also has a secretary that and opportunities, and respect fundamental works for the LGBTIQ community. rights and freedoms of individuals. . So far more than 30 civil organizations formally registered work actively for the LGBTIQ population. HOTEL AND MEETING VENUE INFORMATION Located within the heart of Guadalajara’s primary financial and business district and nearby EXPO, Hilton Guadalajara Midtown combines breathtaking interiors and flawless service for today’s sophisticated business and leisure traveler.

Hotel expenses per person

Conference hotel (no breakfast, breakfast included during the conference) One king size bed 100 USD per night (300 USD per three nights) Two queen size beds 110 USD (330 USD per three nights) Taxes are not included

225 rooms 10 meeting spaces Located within a mal

Highlights

Convenient location in the business/financial district, shopping, bars and restaurants. Close to the downtown, with direct access to Midtown Jalisco. Contemporary guest rooms featuring Digital Key and WiFi. 10 flexible, modern meeting rooms to accommodate up to 550 guests. Signature restaurant, Lobby Bar and Executive Lounge. Fitness center and stunning outdoor pool and bar. DIRECTIONS FROM THE HOTEL STAFF

Transportation

The hotel is located inside a new and fancy shopping center, part of the financial area of Guadalajara. Stores, restaurants and banks are within a walkable distance.

The best choice to travel from different neighborhoods on a tourist trip in Guadalajara is Uber or Didi. The average cost of an UBER trip from the hotel to Chapultepec (an LGBTIQ area) is 2.68 USD, and a trip from the hotel to the historic downtown is 3.00 dollars.

Guadalajara has a subway, but AGM activities are not close to subway stations.

From Airport

Distance from Hotel: 17 mi. Drive Time: 40 min. UBER: 9.25 USD

AIRPORT INFORMATION GUADALAJARA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MIGUEL Y COSTILLA

Guadalajara´s airport is the second most important destination commercial, domestic and international flights in Mexico. These cooperation agreements offer access to both international and regional cities; therefore, the city is linked with 80% of the global routes. Miguel Hidalgo International Airport gets an average of 400 daily flights with 22 international destinations, 29 national destinations and 3 to Central America. It gets 19,000 passengers approximately every day and over 7.6 millions every year. Recently, it was extended in order to offer more connectivity.

From and Puerto Vallarta's International Airports, visitors can reach nearly every major destination in Mexico in less than three hours. Mexico has several major airline companies that connect most of Mexico’s destinations to metropolitan cities in the U.S., , Europe and around the world, as well as other destinations around the country.

Annual passengers: 14,340,152 (2018)

Major airlines serving MMGL Aeromar Aeroméxico Alaska airlines American Eagle Airlines Delta Airlines United Airlines

AIR CONECTIVITY

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION TO / FROM AIRPORT:

At the Guadalajara International Airport you will be able to find different Taxi and Rental Car companies.

In the Metropolitan Area, there are 16,000 taxis, of which 5,000 are exclusively for tourist services. In terms of transportation, there is a bus stop just at the corner of the Center and taxi service is also offered by two taxi ranks that have collaborated with the venue for more than 20 years. For the comfort of the attendees the Center has a special area for passengers to be dropped off and picked up.

Taxi cab fares To / From airport: 20 USD. Uber 9.25 USD

Destinations with non-stop international flights USA 1. Los Angeles, CA. 14. Oakland, CA. 2. , GA. 15. Ontario, CA. 3. Charlotte, NC. 16. Orlando, FL. 4. , IL. 17. Phoenix, AZ. 5. Dallas, TX. 18. Portland, OR. 6. Denver, CO. 19. Reno, NV. 7. Fresno, CA. 20. Sacramento, CA. 8. Detroit, MI. 21. Salt Lake City, UT. 9. Fresno, CA. 22. , TX. 10. ,TX. 23. San Francisco, CA. 11. Miami, FL. 24. San José, CA. 12. Milwaukee, WI. 25. Seattle, WA. 13. New York, NY. 26. , NV

D estinations with non-stop international flights Latin America 1. City, Panamá 3. , 4. , AIR CONECTIVITY

Puerto Vallarta is the principal gay destination in Latin America, and has the 5th most important airport in the country. The city is located also within the State of Jalisco, only 4 hours by car and 30 minutes by flight from Guadalajara.

Average round trip flight Puerto Vallarta - Guadalajara: Aeromar, from 70 USD, Aeromexico, from 125 USD. Otherwise if you want to come to Gudalajara from Puerto Vallarta by car, you can check out the itineraries and prices here: https://etn.com.mx/ https://www.vallartaplus.com/ Destinations with non-stop international flights PVR Canada: Quebec, Saskatoon, , , Calgari, Edmonton, Victoria, , Ottawa, , Hamilton, Kelowna, Prince George, Quebec and Abbotsford. US: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, , , Denver, Detriot, Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seatlle. UK: , Manchester. Panama:

C DMX: Mexico City's airport is the most important in the country.

Average round trip flight Mexico City - Guadalajara: Aeromexico, from 158 USD, Interjet, from 126 USD, Viva Aerobus, from 85 USD

D estinations with non-stop international flights CDMX

Europe: Frankfurt, Munich, , , Paris, , London, Amsterdan, Istambul. South America: Bogota, Medellin, , , , , . Central America: , San José, , San Salvador, Panama City, Managua. Asia: Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Dubai US: 25 cities. Canada: Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver. INTERNATIONAL AIRLIFT 2019

GUADALAJARA AIRLIFT 2019

Departure City City Time Price (round - flight) Ontario 7hrs 22min 324 USD Vancouver 8hrs 49min 418 USD Washington 6hrs 54min 521 USD New York 7hrs 29min 392 USD San Francisco 4hrs 5min 301 USD Panama City 4hrs 8min 657 USD Bogotá 6hrs 45min 706 USD Sao Paulo 11 hrs 40 min 1,168 USD Buenos Aires 12 hrs 59 min 970 USD Barcelona 17hrs 25min 1,078 USD London 13hrs 45min 1,104 USD Frankfurt 15hrs 5min 1,446 USD 17hrs 35min 951 USD Johannesburgo 25hrs 15min 1,772 USD Nairobi 28hrs 20m 1,388 USD Dubái 27hrs 50mi 1,202 USD Singapore 23hrs 0min 1,659 USD Shanghái 19hrs 5min 1,477 USD Tokyo 18hrs 0min 1,208 USD 22hrs 20min 1,651 USD Hong Kong 21hrs 10min 1,097 USD Paris 13hrs 25min 748 USD Madrid 13hrs 30min 748 USD 13hrs 0min 747 USD ORGANIZATIONAL ELEGIBILITY Organizational eligibility

Guadalajara Pride has been an InterPride member since 2016.

Guadalajara Pride has attended each InterPride Annual General Meeting since 2016.

Guadalajara Pride is the only organization in Mexico that besides organizing a Pride Parade, organizes a whole month of LGBTIQ related events: Cultural, academic, sports, human rights, educational events, and parties.

Guadalajara Pride organizes a national (Mexican) LGBTIQ Football cup since 2017.

Guadalajara Pride organizes the biggest Voguing Ball room event and training in Mexico.

Guadalajara Pride is a work partner of Premio Maguey. Premio Maguey is the most important LGBTIQ Film Festival and Award, organized since 2011.

Guadalajara Pride is a financially healthy and a young organization. Our operations in charge of the Pride Parade began in the year of 2015. Thanks to the agreements we have with governmental institutions, state departments, and sponsors, 80% of our events (including the march) are free for participants.

Guadalajara Pride has grown its revenues by 327.47% in the last two years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 2017- 2019 CONFERENCE BUDGET CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Guadalajara is ready for you. CAE, Performing Arts Center

The opening (InterPride reception) on Tuesday, will be at CAE Conjunto de Artes Escénicas (Set of Performing Arts). It’s a contemporary space whose mission is to stimulate the local artistic creation, the cultural exchange with other latitudes; as well as to boost the vitality of the urban area. The event will be developed by Guadalajara Pride and Premio Maguey (LGBTIQ Award of the International Film Festival) with a special celebration for the 40th anniversary of the LGBTIQ marches in Guadalajara. The reception will include the Governor of the State, members of Guadalajara and Zapopan cities’ council, members of University of Guadalajara, as well as the first activists that marched in the cities of Mexico City (in the late 70s) and Guadalajara to give them a special recognition..

Tlaquepaque

On Friday we will have a Día de los Muertos afternoon in Tlaquepaque. This area began as a town inhabited by Totonac Indians that produced everyday tableware and art objects before the Spaniards arrived. Today, it is a manufacturing center that continues to produce papier mache crafts, glass, brass, pottery, yarns, clay, leather and wood that have given it the reputation of being a gallery town. Cabañas Museum

The gala dinner will be at Museo Cabañas that is one of the most emblematic buildings in the city and it is recognized by the UNESCO (1997) as cultural heritage. Cabañas Museum holds the most important art exhibitions from famous painters such as Diego Rivera, David Alfaro siqueiros, María Izquierdo, and much more. Workshops

One of our goals is to gather for the first time a big amount of Latin American Pride organizers for the first time. Spanish translators will be available at any time, in case of there’s non Spanish and non English speakers in the conference they’ll have one personal translator. The conference will follow the schedule set by the Conference Structure and Integrity Committee.

Guadalajara works together with several local and international organizations such as Yaaj Mexico, Impulse, Kaliopeo, CEDH and the University of Guadalajara to provide presentations and workshops. The workshops and presentations will be curated in order to cover the following topics: - Migration within the Americas - Migration within Europe - Financial skills for small and new organizations. - Innovation in Prides events - LGBTIQ people with disabilities - Intersectionality issues and challenges - Pinkwashing - Cultural differences and perspectives - SOCE - Generation and use of information through Prides events - Racism - Pride as an independent and civil movement

The programming committee will ensure that requirements for caucuses and special sessions are met. AGM MEALS PROVIDED

The meal schedule is also being designed so attendees can take time to explore the city and experience some of the many dining options available within a few blocks of the hotel. The host committee will be on hand to assist attendees in selecting restaurants that will meet their tastes and interests. Vegan and vegetarian options will be available in our provided menus as well. MORE REASONS TO VOTE? At least 30 percent of Pride events take place in Latin America. FIRST AGM IN LATIN AMERICA Guadalajara Pride will make its best effort to include for the first time a big amount of Pride Organizers from this area.

Our commitment with InterPride goes beyond a couple of years GUADALAJARA PRIDE'S COMMITMENT and beyond this conference, because we are aware that there are many bridges to build.

México is a country of opportunities and has showned brotherhood with the international community in many ways. FRATERNITY You will feel like home in México.

We are keeping an eye on every detail to make this conference SUSTAINABILITY enviromentally friendly.

GOVERNMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL Guadalajara Pride is supported in its bid by different groups and SUPPORT institutions, from the city, the state and the country.

We want to bring the most amazing experiences for the participants. With the support of our allies we are going to work for the most exciting and fantastic cultural experiences when it CULTURAL EXPRIRIENCES comes to entertainment, cuisine and culture. We chose the date of last week of October in order to prepare a special activity related to the Day of the Dead.

Participants can also decide to travel before or after the AGM to NEAR CITIES Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City, , Cancun, etc.

All European citizens, people from the US, Canada, and most of South American citizens (people from 67 countries) do ACCESS TO MÉXICO not require a visa to enter Mexico as tourists. This means that access to Mexico as a tourist is easier than in other countries where AGM has been carried out in recent years.

In 2021 Guadalajara celebrates 40 years of the first LGBTQI HISTORICAL MEANING protest in the city.

LETTERS OF SUPPORT