LGBTQ+ North America, USA, North Carolina, Charlotte
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 459 LGBTQ+ Prides/Events/Festivals listing in 2024 in Usa.
County/States
We have 51 Regions in Usa.Maine (3 towns) | Maryland (1 town) | Massachusetts (6 towns) | Michigan (9 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 (12 towns) | North Carolina (7 towns) | North Dakota (1 town) |
Washington (2 towns) | Washington DC (1 town) | West Virginia (1 town) | Wisconsin (6 towns) | Wyoming (2 towns) |
Towns
We have 7 Towns/Cities in North Carolina.Charlotte (5 venues) |
Countries
Cabo Verde
Seychelles
South Africa
UgandaAsia
Cambodia [7] | 
China [1] | 
Hong Kong [5] | 
India [3] | 
Indonesia [1] | 
Israel [3] | 
Japan [10] | 
Malaysia [1] | 
Nepal [1] | 
Philippines [4] | 
Singapore [5] | 
South Korea [2] | 
Taiwan [4] | 
Thailand [21] | 
Turkey [12] | 
Vietnam [2] | 
Australia
Guam
New ZealandEurope
Austria [29] | 
Belgium [19] | 
Croatia [5] | 
Cyprus [9] | 
Czech Republic [25] | 
Denmark [15] | 
Estonia [4] | 
Finland [7] | 
France [58] | 
Germany [88] | 
Gibraltar [2] | 
Greece [53] | 
Hungary [6] | 
Iceland [1] | 
Ireland [19] | 
Italy [56] | 
Latvia [2] | 
Lithuania [5] | 
Luxembourg [1] | 
Malta [17] | 
Netherlands [53] | 
Norway [4] | 
Poland [14] | 
Portugal [37] | 
Romania [2] | 
Russia [5] | 
Serbia [2] | 
Slovakia [5] | 
Slovenia [11] | 
Spain [189] | 
Sweden [21] | 
Switzerland [22] | 
UK [1473] | 
Ukraine [1] | North America
Bahamas [1] | 
Bermuda [1] | 
Canada [34] | 
Costa Rica [14] | 
Curacao [4] | 
Dominican Republic [1] | 
Guatemala [3] | 
Mexico [30] | 
USA [701] | 
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Cuba
Ecuador
Peru
Puerto Rico
UruguayNext LGBTQ+ prides/events
Charlotte Pride 2024
17 August 2024 at Uptown Charlotte
17 August 2024 at Uptown Charlotte
Nami Pride 2024
24 August 2024 at Town Common
24 August 2024 at Town Common
Outer Banks PrideFest 2024
13 September 2024 at Roanoke Island Festival Park
13 September 2024 at Roanoke Island Festival Park
OBX Pridefest 2024
14 September 2024 at Roanoke Island Festival Park
14 September 2024 at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Blue Ridge Pride Festival 2024
21 September 2024 at Pack Square Park
21 September 2024 at Pack Square Park
Greensboro Pride 2024
22 September 2024 at South Elm Street, Downtown
22 September 2024 at South Elm Street, Downtown
Pride Durham 2024
28 September 2024 at Duke East Campus
28 September 2024 at Duke East Campus
Wake Forest Pride 2024
05 October 2024 at Downtown Wake Forest
05 October 2024 at Downtown Wake Forest
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 [...]
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Azucar Latino CharlotteLGBTQ+ Night club
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Updated: 09 Apr 2024
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.
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Woodshed LoungeLGBTQ+ Bar
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Updated: 25 Jul 2023
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.
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