LGBTQ+ North America, USA, Florida, Jacksonville
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.Florida (19 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 19 Towns/Cities in Florida.Jacksonville (9 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 [11] | 
Malaysia [1] | 
Nepal [1] | 
Philippines [4] | 
Singapore [4] | 
South Korea [2] | 
Sri Lanka [2] | 
Taiwan [4] | 
Thailand [20] | 
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 [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 [186] | 
Sweden [21] | 
Switzerland [22] | 
UK [1466] | 
Ukraine [1] | North America
Bahamas [1] | 
Bermuda [1] | 
Canada [33] | 
Costa Rica [15] | 
Curacao [4] | 
Dominican Republic [1] | 
Guatemala [3] | 
Mexico [34] | 
USA [699] | 
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Cuba
Ecuador
Panama
Peru
Puerto Rico
UruguayNext LGBTQ+ 10 prides/events
Space Coast Rainbow Run 5K 2025
21 June 2025 at Wickham Park
21 June 2025 at Wickham Park
St Augustine Pride 2025
21 June 2025 at 75 King Street
21 June 2025 at 75 King Street
Floatarama 2025
21 June 2025 at Riverwalk on the New River
21 June 2025 at Riverwalk on the New River
Key West Pride 2025
22 June 2025 at Key West
22 June 2025 at Key West
Caribbean Pride 2025
09 August 2025 at Fort Lauderdale
09 August 2025 at Fort Lauderdale
PrideFete 2025
09 August 2025 at Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve
09 August 2025 at Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve
Tropical Heat Key West 2025
13 August 2025 at Varous locations
13 August 2025 at Varous locations
Women Fest Key West 2025
03 September 2025 at Various locations
03 September 2025 at Various locations
Space Coast Pride 2025
27 September 2025 at Historic Downtown Melbourne
27 September 2025 at Historic Downtown Melbourne
Fantasy Fest 2025
17 October 2025 at Various locations
17 October 2025 at Various locations
Venues
LGBTQ+ Venues in Jacksonville
DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront 
LGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel
Rating:
Updated: 17 Jun 2025
1201 Riverplace Boulevard,, Jacksonville, Florida
DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront is set in the historic San Marco District of Jacksonville, and near the gay scene. Rooms have a 42-inch flat-screen TV, coffee machine, and a free [...]
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows LGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel
Rating:
Updated: 17 Jun 2025
9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, Florida
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows, is popular with LGBTQ+ people. With Jacksonville city centre only a short drive from the Embassy Suites Jacksonville Baymeadows, Alltel Stadium, the [...]
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Four Points by Sheraton Jacksonville Baymeadows LGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel
Rating:
Updated: 17 Jun 2025
8520 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, Florida
Four Points by Sheraton Jacksonville Baymeadows is good for value and is a 10 minutes' drive to the Jacksonville river-front. Rooms are spacious and furnished with a work desk and flat-screen TV [...]
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Hamburger Mary's LGBTQ+ Restaurant
Rating:
Updated: 17 Jun 2025
3333 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida
Hamburger Mary’s Eat, Drink, and Be… Mary. Hamburger Mary’s is an open-air bar and grille for open-minded people, serving a full menu of tasty items. Big and juicy gourmet burgers, yummy apps, [...]
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Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront LGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel
Rating:
Updated: 17 Jun 2025
225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, Florida
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront accommodation features a flat-screen cable TV, safety deposit box, and desk. A small refrigerator and coffee-making facilities are also provided. Some rooms [...]
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INCAHOOTS has been one of Jacksonville's largest and most popular nightclubs for the last decade. The club was renovated in 2024 and featured four bars that offer a variety of entertainment, [...]
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JASMYN & the future for LGBTQ youth. JASMYN offers a variety of programs and services for LGBTQ plus youth and young adults, 13-29. Youth programming changes every month and details about each [...]
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Metro Entertainment ComplexLGBTQ+ Night club
Rating:
Updated: 10 Apr 2024
ATM, 2929 Plum Street, Jacksonville, Florida
The Metro is the North FL Premier Nightclub serving the LGBT community for 27 years. Open 7 days. 21+ Valid ID Always Required and Checked for Entry. Located on the corner of College St. & Willow [...]
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Park Place Lounge an LGBT+ neighbourhood bar in the heart of historic Riverside in Jacksonville Florida. On the corner of Post and King. Park Place Lounge, explore Riversides, the largest patio with [...]
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