The 2025 Madrid Pride march took place with a route from Atocha to Colón, transforming the city into a prominent stage for LGTBIQ+ rights advocacy. Political figures including Irene Montero, Minister of Equality, and Reyes Maroto praised Madrid as a beacon of freedom amid a rising wave of reactionary and far-right movements threatening LGTBIQ+ rights. Montero warned against ignoring the growing LGTBIQ-phobia in Spain, while other left-wing leaders criticized the policies of Isabel Díaz Ayuso and José Luis Martínez-Almeida, accusing them of undermining rights for LGTBI individuals and women. Participants emphasized the importance of visibility and pride in countering hate and discrimination, with calls to resist global setbacks to LGTBIQ+ rights. The event was described as a vital expression of democracy and freedom, highlighting the ongoing struggle against increasing hostility and advocating for continued progress in social acceptance and legal protections for the LGTBIQ+ community.