LGBTQ+ North America, USA, North Carolina, Asheville
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 498 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 (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 (6 towns) | North Dakota (1 town) |
Towns
We have 6 Towns/Cities in North Carolina.Asheville (2 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 [11] | 
Malaysia [1] | 
Nepal [1] | 
Philippines [4] | 
Singapore [4] | 
South Korea [2] | 
Sri Lanka [2] | 
Taiwan [4] | 
Thailand [20] | 
Turkey [13] | 
Vietnam [2] | Australia
Australia [44] | 
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 [186] | 
Sweden [21] | 
Switzerland [21] | 
UK [1467] | 
Ukraine [1] | North America
Bahamas [1] | 
Bermuda [1] | 
Canada [33] | 
Costa Rica [15] | 
Curacao [4] | 
Dominican Republic [1] | 
Guatemala [3] | 
Mexico [32] | 
USA [697] | 
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Cuba
Ecuador
Panama
Peru
Puerto Rico
UruguayNext LGBTQ+ 10 prides/events
Charlotte Black Pride 2025
12 July 2025 at IV Stones Event Center
12 July 2025 at IV Stones Event Center
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
Venues
LGBTQ+ Venues in Asheville
Taking on a comfortable lodge-like look with a cool vibe, O.Henry's continues to offer up a great friendly staff that draws locals and travellers alike. There's always something happening at [...]
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Scandals NightclubLGBTQ+ Night club
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Updated: 18 Feb 2025
11 S Grove Street, Asheville, North Carolina
The longevity of Scandals Nightclub is almost unheard of in this type of business, with over 35 years of service to the Asheville community. Featuring industry leading technology and state of the [...]
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