LGBTQ+ North America, USA, New York, Rochester
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 510 LGBTQ+ Prides/Events/Festivals listing in 2025 in Usa.
States
We have 53 States in Usa.Maine (3 towns) | Maryland (1 town) | Massachusetts (5 towns) | Michigan (8 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 (5 towns) | New Mexico (3 towns) | New York (13 towns) | North Carolina (6 towns) | North Dakota (1 town) |
Towns
We have 13 Towns/Cities in New York.Rochester (4 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 [19] | 
Turkey [12] | 
Vietnam [2] | Australia
Australia [43] | 
Guam [1] | 
New Zealand [23] | Europe
Austria [27] | 
Belgium [15] | 
Croatia [6] | 
Cyprus [8] | 
Czech Republic [24] | 
Denmark [16] | 
Estonia [8] | 
Finland [7] | 
France [57] | 
Germany [90] | 
Gibraltar [2] | 
Greece [51] | 
Hungary [6] | 
Iceland [1] | 
Ireland [16] | 
Italy [54] | 
Latvia [2] | 
Lithuania [5] | 
Luxembourg [1] | 
Malta [16] | 
Netherlands [51] | 
Norway [4] | 
Poland [13] | 
Portugal [35] | 
Romania [2] | 
Russia [4] | 
Serbia [2] | 
Slovakia [5] | 
Slovenia [10] | 
Spain [182] | 
Sweden [21] | 
Switzerland [19] | 
UK [1462] | 
Ukraine [1] | North America
Bahamas [1] | 
Bermuda [1] | 
Canada [34] | 
Costa Rica [15] | 
Curacao [4] | 
Dominican Republic [1] | 
Guatemala [3] | 
Mexico [31] | 
USA [699] | 
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Cuba
Ecuador
Panama
Peru
Puerto Rico
UruguayNext LGBTQ+ 10 prides/events
Adirondack Winter Pride 2026
27 February 2026 at Olympic Center’s new Miracle Plaza
27 February 2026 at Olympic Center’s new Miracle Plaza
Queens Pride NY 2026
07 June 2026 at Intersection of 37th Road and 75th Street in Jacks
07 June 2026 at Intersection of 37th Road and 75th Street in Jacks
New York Pride 2026
28 June 2026 at New York
28 June 2026 at New York
Venues
LGBTQ+ Venues in Rochester
In case you haven't heard, Lux Bar is a kick ass bar in Rochester's South Wedge Neighbourhood. Come eat some Chex mix, sit by the outdoor fire, look at some cool art, all while enjoying a delicious [...]
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Out Alliance, champions of LGBTQ Life and Culture. We educate. Advocate. Celebrate. InQueery provides learning opportunities on special topics and skills for personal and professional development [...]
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ROAR was born from the void that was created after the closing of the biggest LGBTQ+ oriented/18+ club in Rochester. Our #1 focus is creating a unique safe space for the LGBTQ+ and everyone in the [...]
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Rochester Spa & Body ClubLGBTQ+ Sauna
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Updated: 23 Apr 2024
109 Liberty Pole Wa, Rochester, New York
Rochester Spa and Body Club is THE premier gay bath house in New York! We cater to gay and bi guys in the western New York area, so we have men coming in from Buffalo, Toronto, Syracuse and of [...]
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