In an unprecedented act, the gay community of La Paz, Bolivia, took to the streets to fight for their rights. The demonstration, which had 150 people and 2 floats, covered the main streets of the city.
Later, a party was held in a well-known bar and Ely I was crowned the 1st Pride Queen of La Paz. The event organizer, Francisco Romero Cota, stated that the idea is for people to understand sexuality and different sexual preferences .
The event aroused the curiosity of hundreds of people. During the Gay Parade, pamphlets were distributed with basic information about AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases.
