Thousands march in Mexico for sexual diversity Rafaela Figueroa's day job is as a stylist, but once a year she becomes a 'rumbera' during the LGBT parade in Mexico City that draws thousands of people to Reforma Avenue. Rafaela, who has come for her 6th year of the event, spent 4 months making her costume, which includes a bird, palm tree, fruits and set of Maracas. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES