LGBTQ+ North America, USA, Washington
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 507 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) |
Washington (2 towns) | Washington DC (1 town) | West Virginia (1 town) | Wisconsin (6 towns) | Wyoming (2 towns) |
Towns
We have 2 Towns/Cities in Washington.Seattle (12 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 [1467] | 
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
Alki Beach Pride 2025
16 August 2025 at Alki Beach
16 August 2025 at Alki Beach
Pacific Northwest Black Pride 2025
22 August 2025 at POCAAN, 4437 Rainier Ave South
22 August 2025 at POCAAN, 4437 Rainier Ave South
Mid Atlantic Leather Weekend 2026
17 January 2026 at Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill
17 January 2026 at Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill
Venues
Diesel is Seattle's Premier BEAR BAR. 100% GAY owned & operated - by Bears, for bears. Located in Seattle's Capitol Hill (historically Gay friendly) neighbourhood. Heavy masculine influence with an [...]
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Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ CenterLGBTQ+ Support
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Updated: 10 May 2024
517 E Pike Street, Seattle, Washington
Gay City: Seattle’s LGBTQ Center cultivates access and connections to promote self-determination, liberation and joy in our communities.
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Lambert HouseLGBTQ+ Support
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Updated: 15 Jan 2025
1229 10th Ave East, Seattle, Washington, 98122
Lambert House is a safe place for LGBTQ youth ages 10 to 22. Youth aged 10-12 need a signed parent consent form for participation, available at the Lambert House front desk. Our calendar is packed [...]
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The Madison Pub is a Gay Bar Located on Capitol Hill in Seattle, Washington, with a relaxed, gay-friendly bar offering beer & cocktails, plus TV sports, pool, darts & a jukebox. Serving Cocktails, [...]
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The Bar Pony is Seattle’s most popular gay dive bar is a tribute to the great West Village and Castro bars of the 1970s. One of the very few stand-alone bars on Capitol Hill, Pony occupies a [...]
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Queer Bar are a queer crew providing a space for our queer community that is safe, fun, and inclusive! Live entertainment at a hip gay venue offering a full bar & a menu of bar snacks.
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Seattle Eagle is a classic gay leather bar with theme nights, pool, a back deck & dark, chain-link-fence decor.
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Steamworks Chicago is a private men's gym, sauna, bathhouse for men 18 years and older... you know, men looking for other men!
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The Cuff Complex not only is their mission to provide the best nightclub experience in Seattle, but also to provide a safe space that caters to a masculine energy and serves as our community living [...]
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The Lumber Yard BarLGBTQ+ Bar
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Updated: 15 Aug 2024
9630 16th Ave South West, Seattle, Washington, 98106
The Lumber Yard Bar strives to be a place where the south Seattle community can Gather, relax, laugh and Hydrate! We chose the WC area because it is our home (we live just a few blocks away). We [...]
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Union SeattleLGBTQ+ Bar
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Updated: 13 Sep 2024
1009 East Union Street, Ste. C, Seattle, Washington, 98122
Union Seattle is located in the heart of the Seattle "Gaybourhood" between 10th and 11th Avenue, on East Union Street. Proudly serving the LGBTQ and Allied Community, Union features a full bar, [...]
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WildRose Bar is one of the oldest lesbian bars in Seattle on the West Coast, offering DJs, karaoke & seasonal outdoor seating.
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