LGBTQ+ North America, USA, New York, Fire Island
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 482 LGBTQ+ Prides/Events/Festivals listing in 2026 in Usa.
States
We have 53 States in Usa.Maine (3 towns) | Maryland (1 town) | Massachusetts (5 towns) | Michigan (7 towns) | Minnesota (2 towns) | Mississippi (2 towns) | Missouri (5 towns) | Montana (1 town) |
Nebraska (2 towns) | Nevada (2 towns) | New Hampshire (1 town) | New Jersey (4 towns) | New Mexico (3 towns) | New York (13 towns) | North Carolina (5 towns) | North Dakota (1 town) |
Towns
We have 13 Towns/Cities in New York.Farmingdale (1 venue) | Fire Island (4 venues) |
Countries
Africa
Cabo Verde [1] | 
Seychelles [3] | 
South Africa [10] | 
Uganda [1] | Asia
Cambodia [7] | 
Hong Kong [3] | 
India [4] | 
Indonesia [1] | 
Israel [2] | 
Japan [12] | 
Malaysia [1] | 
Nepal [1] | 
Philippines [2] | 
Singapore [3] | 
South Korea [2] | 
Sri Lanka [2] | 
Taiwan [3] | 
Thailand [28] | 
Turkey [12] | 
Vietnam [1] | Australia
Australia [43] | 
Guam [1] | 
New Zealand [22] | Europe
Austria [26] | 
Belgium [15] | 
Bulgaria [5] | 
Croatia [6] | 
Cyprus [8] | 
Czech Republic [24] | 
Denmark [15] | 
Estonia [8] | 
Finland [6] | 
France [57] | 
Germany [86] | 
Gibraltar [2] | 
Greece [50] | 
Hungary [6] | 
Iceland [1] | 
Ireland [16] | 
Italy [53] | 
Latvia [2] | 
Lithuania [5] | 
Luxembourg [1] | 
Malta [16] | 
Netherlands [50] | 
Norway [5] | 
Poland [13] | 
Portugal [35] | 
Romania [2] | 
Russia [4] | 
Serbia [2] | 
Slovakia [5] | 
Slovenia [10] | 
Spain [179] | 
Sweden [21] | 
Switzerland [19] | 
UK [1461] | 
Ukraine [1] | North America
Bahamas [1] | 
Bermuda [1] | 
Canada [32] | 
Costa Rica [15] | 
Curacao [3] | 
Dominican Republic [1] | 
Guatemala [3] | 
Mexico [31] | 
USA [690] | 
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Cuba
Ecuador
Panama
Peru
Puerto Rico
UruguayNext LGBTQ+ 10 prides/events
Jones Pond Pride Weekend 2026
19 June 2026 at Camp Site
19 June 2026 at Camp Site
Folsom Street East 2026
21 June 2026 at 27th Street, between 11th and 12th Avenue
21 June 2026 at 27th Street, between 11th and 12th Avenue
BRUT Party NYC Pride 2026
26 June 2026 at 1604 Broadway - 10019
26 June 2026 at 1604 Broadway - 10019
Harlem Pride 2026
27 June 2026 at 12th Ave
27 June 2026 at 12th Ave
North Fork Pride 2026
27 June 2026 at Mitchell Park
27 June 2026 at Mitchell Park
New York Pride 2026
28 June 2026 at New York
28 June 2026 at New York
Gay and Sober Pride 2026
28 June 2026 at Centre area
28 June 2026 at Centre area
ROC Pride 2026
18 July 2026 at Highland Park
18 July 2026 at Highland Park
Fire Island Pines Party 2026
31 July 2026 at Fire Island Pines
31 July 2026 at Fire Island Pines
Urban Bear NYC 2026
17 September 2026 at New York
17 September 2026 at New York
Venues
LGBTQ+ Venues in Fire Island
Ice Palace ResortMixed Night club
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Updated: 11 Feb 2026
1 Ocean Walk Cherry Grove, Fire Island, New York
The Ice Palace Nightclub has been a Fire Island staple since the mid-50’s. They come here to dance, to people watch, to play pool, or hang out on the outdoor deck (it's the pool deck of the Grove [...]
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More info on Ice Palace Resort
PavilionLGBTQ+ Night club
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Updated: 02 Dec 2024
36 Fire Island Blvd, Sayville, Fire Island, New York
The Pavilion has been a legend in the LGBTQ+ Dance Club, since it was originally opened as The Sandpiper, in the ’60s.
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More info on Pavilion
Sip n TwirlLGBTQ+ Bar, Night club
Rating:
Updated: 01 Jan 2025
36 Fire Island Blvd, Fire Island, New York
Sip·n·Twirl is the Pines’ prime nightly lounge & club, from the beginning, to the very end, of the Fire Island season. As the Pines’ largest and most consistently busy club, Sip·n·Twirl features a [...]
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More info on Sip n Twirl
The Grove HotelLGBTQ+ Resort
Rating:
Updated: 13 Feb 2026
1 Ocean Walk Cherry Grove, Fire Island, New York
The Grove Hotel is located in Cherry Grove and home of the world-famous Miss Fire Island contest. Only steps away are the beach, restaurants, shops, dance clubs and bars, catering to your every whim. [...]
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More info on The Grove Hotel
