LGBTQ+ North America, USA, California, West Hollywood
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 51 Regions in Usa.California (18 towns) | Colorado (5 towns) | Connecticut (4 towns) |
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.Sacramento (1 venue) | San Diego (11 venues) | San Francisco (19 venues) | Santa Monica (2 venues) | Santa Rosa (1 venue) |
West Hollywood (10 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 [57] | 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 [188] | Sweden [21] | Switzerland [22] | UK [1471] | Ukraine [1] |North America
Bahamas [1] | Bermuda [1] | Canada [34] | Costa Rica [15] | Curacao [4] | Dominican Republic [1] | Guatemala [3] | Mexico [30] | USA [699] |Next LGBTQ+ 10 prides/events
International Bear Convergence 2025
20 February 2025 at Palm Springs
20 February 2025 at Palm Springs
Cathedral City LGBT Days 2025
07 March 2025 at City Hall
07 March 2025 at City Hall
Mammoth Gay Ski Week 2025
12 March 2025 at High Sierras and Mammoth Lakes
12 March 2025 at High Sierras and Mammoth Lakes
Blatino Oasis 2025
01 May 2025 at Canyon Club Hotel
01 May 2025 at Canyon Club Hotel
Riverside Inland Empire Pride 2025
10 May 2025 at White Park
10 May 2025 at White Park
WeHo Pride 2025
30 May 2025 at West Hollywood Park
30 May 2025 at West Hollywood Park
Santa Cruz Pride 2025
31 May 2025 at Santa Cruz
31 May 2025 at Santa Cruz
Fresno Rainbow Pride 2025
07 June 2025 at Fresno
07 June 2025 at Fresno
Davis Pride 2025
07 June 2025 at Civic Center Park
07 June 2025 at Civic Center Park
Sacramento Pride 2025
14 June 2025 at Sacramento Capitol Park
14 June 2025 at Sacramento Capitol Park
Venues
LGBTQ+ Venues in West Hollywood
Andaz West Hollywood
LGBTQ+ Friendly Restaurant, Hotel
Rating:
Updated: 19 Sep 2023
8401 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California
LGBTQ+ Friendly Restaurant, Hotel
Rating:
Updated: 19 Sep 2023
8401 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California
Andaz West Hollywood is the first hotel on the Sunset Strip, Andaz West Hollywood attracted legendary rockers in the mid-60s. It now serves as an eclectic gateway to Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and [...]
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Banana Bungalow West Hollywood
LGBTQ+ B&B, Self Catering
Rating:
Updated: 12 Aug 2024
603 N Fairfax Ave, West Hollywood, California
LGBTQ+ B&B, Self Catering
Rating:
Updated: 12 Aug 2024
603 N Fairfax Ave, West Hollywood, California
Banana Bungalow West Hollywood is one of the most popular hostels in the country. We are located in a central location, right in the hottest spot of the "Melrose Strip". The Melrose area is a very [...]
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Bayou is an easygoing hangout with Mardi Grass decor serving pub fare with a Cajun twist, cocktails & beer. Welcome to The Bayou – where vibrant energy meets an inclusive atmosphere! Nestled in the [...]
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Beaches Weho
LGBTQ+ Bar
Rating:
Updated: 01 Apr 2023
8928 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, California
LGBTQ+ Bar
Rating:
Updated: 01 Apr 2023
8928 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, California
Beaches Weekly Programming Presented by Rene Aleksander + AllanTroy Be an EARLY BEACH this weekend and get your $5 Absolut Shots! Gay West Hollywood’s chicest nightlife hotspot you've seen all over [...]
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Chamberlain West Hollywood Hotel
LGBTQ+ Friendly Restaurant, Hotel
Rating:
Updated: 29 Feb 2024
1000 Westmount Drive, West Hollywood, California
LGBTQ+ Friendly Restaurant, Hotel
Rating:
Updated: 29 Feb 2024
1000 Westmount Drive, West Hollywood, California
Chamberlain West Hollywood Hotel is an intimate retreat steps from Sunset Boulevard, The Chamberlain West Hollywood captivates with a collection of stunning 115 newly redesigned suites, a stylish [...]
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Flaming Saddles
LGBTQ+ Bar, Restaurant
Rating:
Updated: 27 Apr 2024
8811 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, California
LGBTQ+ Bar, Restaurant
Rating:
Updated: 27 Apr 2024
8811 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, California
Boogie over to Flaming Saddles West Hollywood, the new kick ass Gay Western Saloon, where our Bad to the Bone Bartenders strut their stuff & aim to please.
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Gym Sportsbar
LGBTQ+ Bar
Rating:
Updated: 01 Apr 2023
8737 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, California
LGBTQ+ Bar
Rating:
Updated: 01 Apr 2023
8737 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, California
Gym Sportsbar, is a Gay bar with many TVs tuned to sports, plus a happy hour & such regular events as karaoke. Friendly staff and there's always a drink special. If your team isn't being shown on [...]
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Micky's Weho first opening its doors in 1989, Micky’s nightclub and gay bar has established itself as the go-to venue for strong drinks, great music, and delicious eye candy. Micky's is one of the [...]
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The Abbey
LGBTQ+ Bar, Restaurant
Rating:
Updated: 01 Apr 2023
692 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, California
LGBTQ+ Bar, Restaurant
Rating:
Updated: 01 Apr 2023
692 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, California
The Abbey World-Famous Gay Bar In Los Angeles A favourite of celebrities, locals and tourists alike, there is no better place to meet old friends, make new ones, enjoy a generous 10-ounce Martini, [...]
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Trunks, where the Spirits are High and the prices are Low. Trunks are a West Hollywood's traditional gay sports bar. We are the friendly, no attitude spot for cocktails, and a short walk from [...]
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