LGBTQ+ North America, USA, Ohio, Cleveland
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 463 LGBTQ+ Prides/Events/Festivals listing in 2024 in Usa.
County/States
We have 52 Regions 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) |
Ohio (4 towns) | Oklahoma (1 town) | Oregon (3 towns) |
Towns
We have 4 Towns/Cities in Ohio.Countries
Africa
Cabo Verde [1] | 
Seychelles [3] | 
South Africa [12] | 
Uganda [1] | Asia
Cambodia [7] | 
China [1] | 
Hong Kong [4] | 
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
Australia [45] | 
Guam [1] | 
New Zealand [23] | Europe
Austria [28] | 
Belgium [19] | 
Croatia [4] | 
Cyprus [9] | 
Czech Republic [25] | 
Denmark [16] | 
Estonia [4] | 
Finland [7] | 
France [57] | 
Germany [93] | 
Gibraltar [2] | 
Greece [54] | 
Hungary [6] | 
Iceland [1] | 
Ireland [19] | 
Italy [56] | 
Latvia [2] | 
Lithuania [5] | 
Luxembourg [1] | 
Malta [17] | 
Netherlands [52] | 
Norway [4] | 
Poland [14] | 
Portugal [38] | 
Romania [2] | 
Russia [5] | 
Serbia [2] | 
Slovakia [5] | 
Slovenia [11] | 
Spain [190] | 
Sweden [21] | 
Switzerland [22] | 
UK [1469] | 
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
Peru
Puerto Rico
UruguayNext LGBTQ+ 10 prides/events
Pride in the CLE 2025
07 June 2025 at Cleveland
07 June 2025 at Cleveland
Ashtabula Pride 2025
21 June 2025 at Walnut Beach
21 June 2025 at Walnut Beach
Full Spectrum Pride in the Valley 2025
21 June 2025 at Courthouse, Courthouse Square
21 June 2025 at Courthouse, Courthouse Square
Cincinnati Pride 2025
28 June 2025 at Sawyer Point
28 June 2025 at Sawyer Point
Yellow Springs Pride 2025
28 June 2025 at Yellow Springs
28 June 2025 at Yellow Springs
Lebanon Pride 2025
12 July 2025 at Bicentennial Park at Mulberry Plaza
12 July 2025 at Bicentennial Park at Mulberry Plaza
Venues
LGBTQ+ Venues in Cleveland
An Ohio City institution, ABC the Tavern has been around for over 20 years. Randy Kelly, Linda Syrek & Alan Glazen reopened the ABC in 2009 bringing their knowledgeable service, huge drink selection, [...]
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FLEXSpas Cleveland (CLE), dba\FLEX Hotel, Spa & Gym is a premier all male private club serving Greater Cleveland/Akron.
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The Leather Stallion Saloon is a Leather & Bear Bar that has been serving the Cleveland gay community since 1970. We pride ourselves as the 'home bar' to several local social clubs, groups, and [...]
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Renaissance Cleveland HotelLGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel
Rating:
Updated: 04 Dec 2024
24 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio
Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, connect to the boutiques, restaurants and cinema at Tower City Centre, this historic downtown Cleveland hotel is located on Public Square and offers a 24-hour fitness [...]
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Shade Nightclub is located at 4693 State Road in Old Brooklyn. Shade Nightclub is the newest LGBTQ Bar to come to the Greater Cleveland and Cuyahoga County area. Conveniently situated on the border [...]
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Twist Social ClubLGBTQ+ Bar, Restaurant
Rating:
Updated: 29 Jul 2023
11633 Clifton Blvd, Cleveland, Ohio
Twist Social Club, Cleveland has a happy hour and serves a good selection of food, drinks · Dancing · Outdoor seating
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Vibe Bar & Patio has a great crowd. We’re friendly and open to everyone: gay, lesbian, transgender or straight — come as you are! We provide great drinks and prices with a large outdoor patio for you [...]
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