LGBTQ+ North America, USA, Florida, Sarasota
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.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.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
Caribbean Pride 2025
09 August 2025 at Richardson Park, Wilton Manors
09 August 2025 at Richardson Park, Wilton Manors
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
Orlando Pride 2025
18 October 2025 at Lake Eola Park
18 October 2025 at Lake Eola Park
Gulfcoast Pride 2025
25 October 2025 at Rosemary District
25 October 2025 at Rosemary District
Key West Bear Weekend 2025
29 October 2025 at Island House
29 October 2025 at Island House
Pride Fort Lauderdale 2026
14 February 2026 at Fort Lauderdale Beach
14 February 2026 at Fort Lauderdale Beach
Venues
LGBTQ+ Venues in Sarasota
Harrys Continental KitchenLGBTQ+ Friendly Restaurant
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Updated: 13 Jun 2025
5600 Gulf of Mexico DriveLongboat Key, Sarasota, Florida
The chefs in Harry’s Kitchen do more than cook amazing meals for the restaurant. Every day, we stock Harry’s Deli with amazing “take and bake” meals you can take home and cook at your convenience. [...]
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Hyatt Place Sarasota/Lakewood RanchLGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel
Rating:
Updated: 06 Sep 2024
6021 Exchange Way, Sarasota, Florida
Hyatt Place Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch, featuring free Wi-Fi and a heated outdoor pool. Hyatt Bran, is famous for being a strong ally to the LGBTQ community. Every room at this hotel is [...]
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Sarasota actually has an official gay beach called North Lido and is rated as one of the best gay beaches in Florida, which is lined with pine trees, making it quite secluded. But the famous beach [...]
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Oasis are Sarasota's premier LGBT+ bar and venue. Oasis feature a daily happy hour, Sarasota's sexiest male dancers, drag shows, live DJs, and much more.
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The Pangea Alchemy Lab is an intimate and very hip gay friendly speak easy lounge in downtown Sarasota. Pangea Alchemy Lab was created in 2010 to bring the Gulf Coast a world of seasonal handmade [...]
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The Purple Rhino Lodge is a private non-profit organization providing a place for fellowship to the LGBT community and their supporters. Purple Rhino is Sarasota's oldest gay bar. It has a local [...]
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Sarasota actually has an official gay beach called North Lido, which is lined with pine trees, making it quite secluded. But the famous beach which the city is famous for is Siesta Key Beach, also [...]
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The Westin SarasotaMixed Bar, Hotel
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Updated: 26 Jun 2025
100 Marina View Drive, Sarasota, Florida
The Westin Sarasota is set in the Central Sarasota district in Sarasota, 1.1 miles from Sarasota, The Westin Sarasota features a restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The hotel has an [...]
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Turtle Beach Resort 
LGBTQ+ Friendly Resort
Rating:
Updated: 02 Jul 2025
9049 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida
Turtle Beach Resort is located on the coast of Little Sarasota Bay, this secluded Turtle Beach Resort features an outdoor pool and kayaks. Guests will be 2 minutes’ walk from Turtle Beach on the Gulf [...]
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Zota Beach ResortLGBTQ+ Friendly Resort
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Updated: 25 Jun 2025
4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida
Zota Beach Resort is situated in Longboat Key, Zota Beach Resort features accommodation with private balconies. The property houses a private beach area, as well as an outdoor swimming pool. The [...]
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