LGBTQ+ North America, USA, North Carolina
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 504 LGBTQ+ Prides/Events/Festivals listing in 2025 in Usa.
States
We have 52 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 6 Towns/Cities in North Carolina.Charlotte (5 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 [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 [1468] | 
Ukraine [1] | North America
Bahamas [1] | 
Bermuda [1] | 
Canada [34] | 
Costa Rica [15] | 
Curacao [4] | 
Dominican Republic [1] | 
Guatemala [3] | 
Mexico [32] | 
USA [702] | 
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Cuba
Ecuador
Panama
Peru
Puerto Rico
UruguayNext LGBTQ+ 10 prides/events
Charlotte Pride 2025
16 August 2025 at Uptown Charlotte
16 August 2025 at Uptown Charlotte
Sylva Pride 2025
05 September 2025 at Bridge Park, 76 Railroad Ave
05 September 2025 at Bridge Park, 76 Railroad Ave
Pride of Holly Springs 2025
06 September 2025 at Holly Springs Cultural Center
06 September 2025 at Holly Springs Cultural Center
Lexington (NC) Pride 2025
06 September 2025 at Lexington
06 September 2025 at Lexington
OBX Pridefest 2025
12 September 2025 at Roanoke Island Festival Park
12 September 2025 at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Outer Banks PrideFest 2025
12 September 2025 at Roanoke Island Festival Park
12 September 2025 at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Catawba Valley Pride 2025
13 September 2025 at Catawba Farms, 1670 Southwest Blvd
13 September 2025 at Catawba Farms, 1670 Southwest Blvd
Greensboro Pride 2025
20 September 2025 at South Elm Street, Downtown
20 September 2025 at South Elm Street, Downtown
Blue Ridge Pride Festival 2025
27 September 2025 at Pack Square Park
27 September 2025 at Pack Square Park
Pride Durham 2025
27 September 2025 at Duke East Campus
27 September 2025 at Duke East Campus
Venues
Bar Argon is Charlotte's newest and only gay video Lounge and dance bar. The owners want to provide the Queen City with a new vibe for its diverse community. With a massive bar fully stocked with [...]
More info on Argon
More info on Argon
Azucar Latino CharlotteLGBTQ+ Night club
Rating:
Updated: 05 May 2025
5317 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina
Azucar Latino the largest original Gay venue in Charlotte. Azucar offer spacious dance floor, upgraded sound system & lighting, VIP Section and much more.
More info on Azucar Latino Charlotte
More info on Azucar Latino Charlotte
The Bar at 316 is the Queen City's Best LGBTQ Club/Bar with the best in entertainment, drag shows and bar staff. Often viewed as the "neighbourhood" LGBTQ bar since it is a "friendly" place for [...]
More info on Bar At 316
More info on Bar At 316
The ScorpioLGBTQ+ Night club
Rating:
Updated: 29 Jul 2023
2301 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina
The Scorpio - Charlotte's Longest Running Nightclub Complex! Home of the Miss Gay NC America Pageant! The Scorpio is Charlotte's longest running nightclub complex (50 years) catering to the [...]
More info on The Scorpio
More info on The Scorpio
Woodshed LoungeLGBTQ+ Bar
Rating:
Updated: 16 Jul 2025
4000 Queen City Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina
Woodshed Lounge is your neighbourhood, friendly bar where whatever goes. The Woodshed features daily drink specials, pool tables, a spacious patio and fun all through the week and weekend.
More info on Woodshed Lounge
More info on Woodshed Lounge
