More than 60,000 Christians filled the streets of Mexico City last week to mark the 30th anniversary of the March for Jesus, one of the country’s largest evangelical public gatherings. The peaceful demonstration featured music, prayer, and gospel proclamations as participants made their way to the capital’s historic Zócalo square.
Held on Saturday, April 26, the event drew Christians of all ages and denominations, marching under banners proclaiming messages such as “Jesus Christ is the Lord of our country” and “Less violence, more God.” The march began early in the morning along Paseo de la Reforma, where trailers outfitted with sound systems and worship bands assembled ahead of the anticipated mobilization.
“Mexico, the best thing that can happen to you is for Christ to enter your heart,” read one of the messages displayed on a moving platform. Others featured young musicians leading worship songs, women performing Hebrew-style dances with tambourines, and volunteers waving colorful flags.
The annual March for Jesus is organized by evangelical leaders and coordinated this year by Pablo Quiroa, son of the march’s original founder, Dr. Carlos Quiroa. “We are not marching in protest; we are marching for Jesus in peace,” said Pablo Quiroa. “We are God’s people declaring that Jesus is King.”
Groups of motorcyclists led the march, followed by contingents from various churches and ministries, most wearing green shirts that symbolized unity and visibility for the event. Participants stopped along the route to pray for bystanders and hand out Bible portions and evangelistic literature.
Organizers and long-time attendees noted the historic significance of this year’s march, which began in the mid-1990s with just a few hundred people. Now, with tens of thousands participating, the event has become a visible expression of Mexico’s growing evangelical presence.
Christian leaders emphasized themes of reconciliation, biblical values, and public peace during the closing gathering in the Zócalo, which lasted more than five hours. The program included music by popular Christian artists such as Paul Wilbur and Fernel Monroy, and concluded with a corporate prayer for national peace and divine guidance for Mexico’s leaders.
Concerns about rising violence and organized crime loomed in the background of this year’s march. The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) warned earlier in 2025 that Mexico’s security situation may worsen due to the fragmentation of criminal groups. Despite increased government measures under President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, violent incidents remain a major concern across the country.
In this context, marchers sought not only to celebrate a milestone in evangelical unity but to publicly call for peace, healing, and faith in the midst of national uncertainty.
Originally published at Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition.
