LGBTQ+ North America, USA, Louisiana, New Orleans
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 481 LGBTQ+ Prides/Events/Festivals listing in 2025 in Usa.
States
We have 52 States in Usa.Louisiana (2 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 2 Towns/Cities in Louisiana.New Orleans (10 venues) |
Countries
Africa
Cabo Verde [1] | 
Seychelles [3] | 
South Africa [11] | 
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 [17] | 
Croatia [6] | 
Cyprus [8] | 
Czech Republic [24] | 
Denmark [16] | 
Estonia [8] | 
Finland [7] | 
France [59] | 
Germany [92] | 
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 [5] | 
Serbia [2] | 
Slovakia [5] | 
Slovenia [10] | 
Spain [187] | 
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 [701] | 
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Cuba
Ecuador
Panama
Peru
Puerto Rico
UruguayNext LGBTQ+ 10 prides/events
New Orleans Black Pride 2025
12 June 2025 at Lemann Park
12 June 2025 at Lemann Park
New Orleans Pride 2025
14 June 2025 at French Quarter
14 June 2025 at French Quarter
Baton Rouge Pride 2025
28 June 2025 at Raising Cane's River Center
28 June 2025 at Raising Cane's River Center
Camp HNO Halloween New Orleans 2025
24 October 2025 at Gallier Hall & Fillmore New Orleans
24 October 2025 at Gallier Hall & Fillmore New Orleans
Venues
LGBTQ+ Venues in New Orleans
The Bourbon Pub & Parade is New Orleans' largest gay bar and nightclub that welcomes everyone. The Bourbon Pub Parade is New Orleans' largest gay bar and nightclub that welcomes everyone. We are [...]
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Cafe Lafitte in ExileLGBTQ+ Bar
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Updated: 21 Jul 2023
901 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
Café Lafitte in Exile is the oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States. Café Lafitte is a must-see if you are interested in visiting an incredibly unique landmark in New Orleans’ [...]
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Crossing is a neighbourhood gay video bar in the historic Vieux Carré. We’re inclusive and welcome everyone. Crossing is the first steampunk-themed gay bar in America, and the first steampunk bar in [...]
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Good Friends Bar is a multi level venue designed for a casual night on the town or a quiet evening with that special someone or group of friends. Home of the Separator and offers a wide selection of [...]
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Hyatt Centric French QuarterLGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel
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Updated: 07 May 2025
800 Iberville Street, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana
This New Orleans French Quarter hotel is located 15 miles from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and within walking distance to all restaurants, nightlife, and shopping, along with [...]
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Oz New Orleans is New Orleans #1 GAY DANCE CLUB 2-story, 24/7 gay dance club with DJs, drag shows, go-go dancers & a balcony for people-watching. Top bar. Bottoms up. Weekly events. Party with us at [...]
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Opened in 1983, the Phoenix proudly serves the gay, bear, leather and Levi communities. Open 365 days a year. Open 24 hours. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Located in the Marigny just steps from the [...]
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The Corner Pocket is your basic neighbourhood bar during the day and early evening. Crowds flock to the club 7 nights a week beginning at 9pm to see the latest dancing boys the bar has cornered for [...]
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The JimaniLGBTQ+ Bar, Restaurant
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Updated: 21 Jul 2023
141 Chartres Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
The Jimani is the place with the hottest sports action. We have all the Direct TV Packages on 10 huge screens, Every UFC fight, great food & over 100 beers to choose from. The Jimani are open 7 [...]
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The Silver Fox is a down to earth gay bar with daily happy hours, pool.
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