LGBTQ+ North America, USA, Arizona, Phoenix
Don't be complacent about rights affecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (or Queer) (LGBTQ) people. Rights vary greatly by country or legal jurisdiction – encompassing everything from the legal recognition of same-sex marriage to the death penalty for homosexuality. According to Wikipedia as of July 2020, the penal codes of nine United Nations-recognised countries, Afghanistan, Brunei, Iran, Iraq, Mauritania, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, and Yemen, impose the death penalty for homosexuality.
The Land of the Free has some of the largest and best gay friendly destinations in the world even though the laws on homosexuality are mixed across the country. In a handful of states anti-gay sex laws remain though are rarely enforced. While there was always a gay underground, it was only in the late sixties that gay rights started to be promoted seriously following the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York and the election of Harvey Milk in San Francisco as America’s first out gay city politician.
Even if a few states still ban homosexuality in theory, almost everywhere across this huge country you will find gay oases and expressions of Pride – yes even in the more conservative states. Often it has been the courts who have taken a lead rather than politicians. It took the US Supreme Court rather than Congress to legalise same sex marriage US-wide. But the great coastal cities that we have all heard of - San Francisco, New York, Miami, Los Angeles - all in their unique way offer the European gay traveller a stunning scene and memorable holiday. Whether it’s a men only hotel in Key West or a trendy guest house in San Fran you’ll have every type of accommodation. We list over one hundred Prides across the US and these are not just the usual coastal cities. Prides and community are flourishing in the heartlands too from Little Rock, Arkansas to Cincinnati, Ohio to Chicago - see our list. This huge country has something for every LGBT traveller. Just enjoy it, but watch your waste line, the food servings are huge, too!
Even if a few states still ban homosexuality in theory, almost everywhere across this huge country you will find gay oases and expressions of Pride – yes even in the more conservative states. Often it has been the courts who have taken a lead rather than politicians. It took the US Supreme Court rather than Congress to legalise same sex marriage US-wide. But the great coastal cities that we have all heard of - San Francisco, New York, Miami, Los Angeles - all in their unique way offer the European gay traveller a stunning scene and memorable holiday. Whether it’s a men only hotel in Key West or a trendy guest house in San Fran you’ll have every type of accommodation. We list over one hundred Prides across the US and these are not just the usual coastal cities. Prides and community are flourishing in the heartlands too from Little Rock, Arkansas to Cincinnati, Ohio to Chicago - see our list. This huge country has something for every LGBT traveller. Just enjoy it, but watch your waste line, the food servings are huge, too!
We have 463 LGBTQ+ Prides/Events/Festivals listing in 2024 in Usa.
County/States
We have 52 Regions in Usa.Maine (3 towns) | Maryland (1 town) | Massachusetts (5 towns) | Michigan (9 towns) | Minnesota (2 towns) | Mississippi (2 towns) | Missouri (5 towns) | Montana (1 town) |
Towns
We have 6 Towns/Cities in Arizona.Phoenix (9 venues) |
Countries
Africa
Cabo Verde [1] | Seychelles [3] | South Africa [12] | Uganda [1] |Asia
Cambodia [7] | China [1] | Hong Kong [4] | India [3] | Indonesia [1] | Israel [3] | Japan [10] | Malaysia [1] | Nepal [1] | Philippines [4] | Singapore [5] | South Korea [2] | Taiwan [4] | Thailand [21] | Turkey [12] | Vietnam [2] |Australia
Australia [45] | Guam [1] | New Zealand [23] |Europe
Austria [28] | Belgium [19] | Croatia [4] | Cyprus [9] | Czech Republic [25] | Denmark [16] | Estonia [4] | Finland [7] | France [56] | Germany [93] | Gibraltar [2] | Greece [54] | Hungary [6] | Iceland [1] | Ireland [19] | Italy [56] | Latvia [2] | Lithuania [5] | Luxembourg [1] | Malta [17] | Netherlands [52] | Norway [4] | Poland [14] | Portugal [38] | Romania [2] | Russia [5] | Serbia [2] | Slovakia [5] | Slovenia [11] | Spain [190] | Sweden [21] | Switzerland [22] | UK [1469] | Ukraine [1] |North America
Bahamas [1] | Bermuda [1] | Canada [34] | Costa Rica [15] | Curacao [4] | Dominican Republic [1] | Guatemala [3] | Mexico [31] | USA [699] |Next LGBTQ+ 10 prides/events
Phoenix Pride Rainbows Festival 2025
05 April 2025 at Heritage Square Park
05 April 2025 at Heritage Square Park
Flagstaff Pride - Pride in the Pines 2025
21 June 2025 at Thorpe Park
21 June 2025 at Thorpe Park
Tucson Pride 2025
04 October 2025 at Reid Park
04 October 2025 at Reid Park
Venues
LGBTQ+ Venues in Phoenix
Anvil is a Leather/Levi/Fetish Gay predominately Men's bar and the ONLY one in Phoenix! Anvil clientele are usually men who like men and are attracted to the cool, dark space we call Anvil. No dress [...]
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Bar 1 Happy Hour Specials. Our Drink Specials Here at Bar1, AKA `Day Drinking Headquarters` we have drink specials 7 days a week. Whether it is your lunch break, after work drinks, happy hour or a [...]
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Boycott Bar is the #1 LBGT Spot in Phoenix. Always have a fun, positive vibe for any audiences. Please check out our page to see what we have scheduled weekly. Have a bday/anniversary coming up?! [...]
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About Charlie's Phoenix Who was this fanatical group of gay cowboys hanging out at that new watering hole way out in West Kansas? And, what was this country western lifestyle they were all talking [...]
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Cruisin'7th was established in 1977, Cruisin'7th is the Valley's Premier Drag Show Venue. Cruisin'7th also feature exotic male and transsexual dance revues. Live entertainment is featured nearly [...]
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FLEXSpas Phoenix (PHX), is a premier all male private club serving Greater Phoenix.
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Phoenix’s Premiere Karaoke and Cocktail Lounge One of Phoenix's best kept secrets. Located at Park Central outdoor Mall, Kobalt is continuously voted a top Happy Hour and Karaoke venue in Phoenix. [...]
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Pat O's Bunkhouse Saloon is a neighbourhood bar in the 7th Ave Melrose District, Phoenix, AZ, featuring a large patio, darts and pool. With great drink prices and a friendly crowd, Bunkhouse hosts [...]
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Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
LGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel
Rating:
Updated: 05 Apr 2023
100 N 1st St, Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
LGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel
Rating:
Updated: 05 Apr 2023
100 N 1st St, Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel is 5 minutes' walk from Talking Stick Resort Arena, home of the Phoenix Suns, this hotel features a bistro-style café, an outdoor rooftop pool and [...]
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