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!
We have 498 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.Sacramento (1 venue) | San Diego (10 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 [10] | 
Uganda [1] | Asia
Cambodia [7] | 
Hong Kong [4] | 
India [4] | 
Indonesia [1] | 
Israel [3] | 
Japan [12] | 
Malaysia [1] | 
Nepal [1] | 
Philippines [4] | 
Singapore [4] | 
South Korea [2] | 
Sri Lanka [2] | 
Taiwan [4] | 
Thailand [20] | 
Turkey [13] | 
Vietnam [2] | Australia
Australia [43] | 
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 [90] | 
Gibraltar [2] | 
Greece [51] | 
Hungary [6] | 
Iceland [1] | 
Ireland [17] | 
Italy [54] | 
Latvia [2] | 
Lithuania [5] | 
Luxembourg [1] | 
Malta [16] | 
Netherlands [52] | 
Norway [4] | 
Poland [14] | 
Portugal [36] | 
Romania [2] | 
Russia [4] | 
Serbia [2] | 
Slovakia [5] | 
Slovenia [10] | 
Spain [184] | 
Sweden [21] | 
Switzerland [21] | 
UK [1469] | 
Ukraine [1] | North America
Bahamas [1] | 
Bermuda [1] | 
Canada [34] | 
Costa Rica [15] | 
Curacao [4] | 
Dominican Republic [1] | 
Guatemala [3] | 
Mexico [32] | 
USA [704] | 
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Cuba
Ecuador
Panama
Peru
Puerto Rico
UruguayNext LGBTQ+ 10 prides/events
International Bear Convergence 2026
19 February 2025 at Palm Springs
19 February 2025 at Palm Springs
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
Oakland Pride 2025
07 September 2025 at Oakland
07 September 2025 at Oakland
Gay Days Anaheim 2025
12 September 2025 at Disneyland
12 September 2025 at Disneyland
The Dinah 2025
24 September 2025 at Margaritaville Resort
24 September 2025 at Margaritaville Resort
OC Pride 2025
27 September 2025 at OC Fair & Event Center, Fair Drive
27 September 2025 at OC Fair & Event Center, Fair Drive
Visalia Pride 2025
11 October 2025 at 300 North Giddings Street
11 October 2025 at 300 North Giddings Street
Venues
LGBTQ+ Venues in West Hollywood
Andaz West HollywoodLGBTQ+ Friendly Restaurant, Hotel
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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 HollywoodLGBTQ+ 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 WehoLGBTQ+ Bar
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Updated: 30 Mar 2025
8928 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, California
Beaches Weekly Programming Presented by Rene Aleksander + AllanTroy Beaches Weho is Gay West Hollywood’s chicest nightlife hotspot you've seen all over Instagram, Beaches Weho is bringing you [...]
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Chamberlain West Hollywood HotelLGBTQ+ Friendly Restaurant, Hotel
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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 SaddlesLGBTQ+ 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 SportsbarLGBTQ+ Bar
Rating:
Updated: 30 Mar 2025
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 AbbeyLGBTQ+ Bar, Restaurant
Rating:
Updated: 23 Mar 2025
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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