LGBTQ+ North America, USA, California, Los Angeles
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!
We have 497 LGBTQ+ Prides/Events/Festivals listing in 2025 in Usa.
States
We have 52 States 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 18 Towns/Cities in California.Long Beach (1 venue) | Los Angeles (12 venues) |
Sacramento (1 venue) | San Diego (10 venues) | San Francisco (19 venues) | Santa Monica (2 venues) | Santa Rosa (1 venue) |
Countries
Africa
Cabo Verde [1] | 
Seychelles [3] | 
South Africa [10] | 
Uganda [1] | Asia
Cambodia [7] | 
Hong Kong [4] | 
India [4] | 
Indonesia [1] | 
Israel [3] | 
Japan [11] | 
Malaysia [1] | 
Nepal [1] | 
Philippines [4] | 
Singapore [5] | 
South Korea [2] | 
Sri Lanka [2] | 
Taiwan [4] | 
Thailand [21] | 
Turkey [13] | 
Vietnam [2] | Australia
Australia [44] | 
Guam [1] | 
New Zealand [23] | Europe
Austria [27] | 
Belgium [16] | 
Croatia [6] | 
Cyprus [8] | 
Czech Republic [24] | 
Denmark [16] | 
Estonia [8] | 
Finland [7] | 
France [59] | 
Germany [91] | 
Gibraltar [2] | 
Greece [51] | 
Hungary [6] | 
Iceland [1] | 
Ireland [17] | 
Italy [54] | 
Latvia [2] | 
Lithuania [5] | 
Luxembourg [1] | 
Malta [17] | 
Netherlands [52] | 
Norway [4] | 
Poland [14] | 
Portugal [36] | 
Romania [2] | 
Russia [4] | 
Serbia [2] | 
Slovakia [5] | 
Slovenia [10] | 
Spain [186] | 
Sweden [21] | 
Switzerland [22] | 
UK [1465] | 
Ukraine [1] | North America
Bahamas [1] | 
Bermuda [1] | 
Canada [33] | 
Costa Rica [15] | 
Curacao [4] | 
Dominican Republic [1] | 
Guatemala [3] | 
Mexico [34] | 
USA [701] | 
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Cuba
Ecuador
Panama
Peru
Puerto Rico
UruguayNext LGBTQ+ 10 prides/events
San Francisco Trans 2025
27 June 2025 at Dolores Park
27 June 2025 at Dolores Park
SF Pride BRUT Party 2025
27 June 2025 at 119 Utah Street
27 June 2025 at 119 Utah Street
San Francisco Pride 2025
28 June 2025 at Oracle Park
28 June 2025 at Oracle Park
Soul of Pride 2025
28 June 2025 at Bay Area
28 June 2025 at Bay Area
Los Angeles Black Pride 2025
28 June 2025 at Los Angeles area
28 June 2025 at Los Angeles area
Monterey Peninsula Pride 2025
28 June 2025 at Custom House Plaza
28 June 2025 at Custom House Plaza
San Diego Pride 2025
12 July 2025 at Balboa Park
12 July 2025 at Balboa Park
Lazy Bear Week 2025
28 July 2025 at Rainbow Cattle Company, 16220 Main Street
28 July 2025 at Rainbow Cattle Company, 16220 Main Street
Pacific Pride Festival 2025
23 August 2025 at Chase Palm Park
23 August 2025 at Chase Palm Park
Silicon Valley Pride 2025
30 August 2025 at Plaza de César Chávez Park
30 August 2025 at Plaza de César Chávez Park
Venues
LGBTQ+ Venues in Los Angeles
Lively, gay-friendly bar with an unpretentious vibe, tiny dance floor & well-stocked jukebox. We believe in the power of rock and roll. We love guitars. We abhor homophobia. And hetero-phobia. We [...]
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Elan HotelLGBTQ+ Friendly Restaurant, Hotel
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Updated: 29 Jul 2024
8435 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
Experience the Élan Hotel, a Greystone Hotel in West Hollywood Boasting Boutique Style & Comfort. Nestled among the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's finest and Beverly Hills' most luxurious, the Élan [...]
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FLEXSpas Los AngelesLGBTQ+ Sauna
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Updated: 03 Sep 2023
4424 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, California
FLEXSpas Los Angeles (LAX), is a premier all male private club serving Greater Los Angeles.
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Freehand Los AngelesLGBTQ+ Restaurant, Hotel
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Updated: 14 Sep 2024
416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, California
Freehand Los Angeles is a historically unique, distinctively local hotel in downtown LA. Housed in the historic commercial exchange building, our hotel in downtown Los Angeles is truly one-of-a-kind, [...]
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Melrose Hostel is conveniently located at Western and Melrose Avenues, Melrose Hostel is at the centre of several tourist attractions in Los Angeles, including Thai Town, Korea Town, Downtown Los [...]
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Orange Drive HostelLGBTQ+ Hostel
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Updated: 20 Sep 2023
1764 N Orange Dr,, Los Angeles, California
Orange Drive Hostel is 2 minute walk to major Hollywood Attractions, Transportation, Restaurants & Clubs Perfect for Premieres, Business Trips, Auditions or Holiday. Located in the heart of [...]
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PodShare Los FelizLGBTQ+ B&B, Self Catering
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Updated: 11 Apr 2024
4534 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, California
Los feliz is right next to Silverlake, just south of the Hollywood Hills. Try out the local hot spots, hike up to Griffith Park, see a show at the Hollywood Bowl, visit Barnsdall Park, see a show at [...]
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Precinct DTLALGBTQ+ Bar, Night club
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Updated: 26 Jul 2024
357 S Broadway, Los Angeles, California
Precinct is located at 4th and Broadway, just a few doors down from Grand Central Market. There is a lived-in feel about it that makes you think the bar has been here for ages. The spacious 10,000 [...]
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Redline is one of DTLA's newest gay bars and restaurants, located in the heart of the Historic Core in Downtown Los Angeles. Tuesday CAMEO Presented by A. Ross Productions Wednesdays Are A Drag! [...]
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Slammer is a gay man's private social club. The place to cruise for the HOTTEST gay men 18 & up. The club consists of Private & Public Areas, dark corners, & plenty of Slings Outdoor Patio & Play [...]
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Sunset Tower HotelLGBTQ+ Friendly Restaurant, Hotel
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Updated: 23 Sep 2023
8358 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California
Sunset Tower Hotel is a short walk from West Hollywood’s gay scene, Sunset Tower Hotel provides an elegant base and boasts stunning views of Los Angeles. The modern rooms at Sunset Tower Hotel offer [...]
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Westin Bonaventure HotelLGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel
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Updated: 04 Dec 2024
404 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California
Westin Bonaventure Hotel, featuring a restaurant with 35th floor panoramic views and an outdoor pool, this hotel is within 1 mile from the Grammy Museum, Los Angeles Convention Centre, Nokia Theatre [...]
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