The city government said in a statement that about 120 couples had met the requirements to marry with the slogan "Hand in hand, we march with pride". Marriage will help legalize a couple's civil status and provide them with legal benefits.
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Keila Espinoza, 38, married to her partner Vaneza Garcia, said entering the marriage after living together was very emotional: "I didn't think things would turn out like this. Interesting".
Groom Edgar Mendoza said he was married after 10 years living with his partner.
In 2009, Mexico City became the first jurisdiction in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriage. However, it wasn't until last year that the rest of the country followed suit with Tamaulipas becoming the go-to state in October.
Next Saturday, LGBTQ+ rights advocates will march down one of Mexico City's main avenues to the central square to raise awareness of violence and discrimination against the community and promote equality.
By some estimates, last year's march drew hundreds of thousands of people.