LGBTQ+ North America, USA, Washington Dc
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) |
Washington (2 towns) | Washington DC (1 town) | West Virginia (1 town) | Wisconsin (6 towns) | Wyoming (2 towns) |
Towns
We have 1 Towns/Cities in Washington Dc.Washington (19 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
Mid Atlantic Leather Weekend 2026
17 January 2026 at Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill
17 January 2026 at Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill
Venues
Annie's Paramount Steak HouseLGBTQ+ Restaurant
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Updated: 17 Oct 2024
1609 17th St NW,, Washington, Washington Dc
Annie's Paramount Steak House, established in 1948, is a classic steak house meets American diner. We have large portions and heavy pours! Plus a popular weekend brunch. We've always supported and [...]
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DC9 NightclubLGBTQ+ Night club, Restaurant
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Updated: 24 Mar 2025
1940 9th St NW, Washington, Washington Dc
DC9 Nightclub, a Tri-level hipster hangout with snug basement bar, music stage with dance parties & rooftop deck. First Floor The exploding U Street area is bustling with nightlife. Our first floor [...]
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Green Lantern, everyone's favourite neighbourhood bar, is proudly serving all gay DC! Now open for over 10 years, the “Lantern,” as most regulars call it, has long been known for its exceptionally [...]
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Hyatt Regency WashingtonLGBTQ+ Hotel
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Updated: 10 Oct 2024
400 New Jersey Avenue Northwest, Northwest, Washington, Washington Dc
Hyatt Regency Washington which is near attractions including the U.S. Capitol Building and the National Law Enforcement Museum, this Washington, D.C. hotel offers comfortable guest rooms with modern [...]
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JR's Bar was voted "Best Neighbourhood Bar" in the Washington Blade 2011!! 14 HD Flat screen TVs! Friendly Bartenders! Drink Specials Every day!
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Melrose HotelLGBTQ+ Friendly Restaurant, Hotel
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Updated: 15 Jun 2025
2430 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, Washington Dc
Melrose Georgetown Hotel is well-situated on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, in DC’s fashionable West End. This hotel offers spacious rooms, some with separate seating areas, and an in-house fitness [...]
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Nellie’s opens the Historic U Street Corridor at the corner of 9th and U Streets in the former Addison Scurlock Photography Studio. Nellie’s Sports Bar extends this family tradition to the public, [...]
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Number Nine is the ninth offering from the partnership that has given Washington, D.C.'s gay community a history of substantial nightlife options for almost three decades. Number Nine is known for [...]
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Phoenix Park HotelLGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel
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Updated: 15 Jun 2025
520 N Capitol St NW, Washington, Washington Dc
Our Washington, DC Phoenix Park boutique hotel provides everything you need to stay incredibly well. Our 149 guest rooms, including Penthouse and Bi-Level Suites, are appointed with the finest [...]
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Shaw's TavernMixed Bar, Restaurant
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Updated: 15 Jun 2025
520 Florida Avenue NW, Washington, Washington Dc
Shaw's Tavern is an American Tavern with Southern Roots. Shaw’s Tavern isn’t a gay venue, but it hosts gay events, such as Dinner-n-Drag every Sunday. Our kitchen is open for lunch Monday through [...]
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St. Gregory HotelLGBTQ+ Friendly Restaurant, Hotel
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Updated: 19 Mar 2025
2033 M Street NW, Washington, Washington Dc
At the St. Gregory Hotel, you’ll enjoy a curated selection of upscale amenities during your stay in downtown D.C. A state-of-the-art fitness centre comes equipped with treadmills, ellipticals, free [...]
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Swann House B&BLGBTQ+ Friendly B&B
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Updated: 01 Aug 2024
1808 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, Washington Dc
Swann House Bed and Breakfast welcomes you to Washington, DC with well-appointed, warm and inviting guest rooms and suites. Our Washington, DC B&B makes its home in a circa 1883 mansion, enveloping [...]
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The Dupont CircleMixed Hotel
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Updated: 15 Jun 2025
1500 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, Northwest, Washington, Washington Dc
The Dupont Circle Hotel is situated in the heart of Washington DC’s bustling gay district, the Dupont Circle Hotel offers comfy rooms, great central location and attentive staff. The rooms at The [...]
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The Fireplace is one of DC’s oldest video bars, with a real fireplace on the corner of the building. Music on both floors with various styles played. The first floor has music videos which can be [...]
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The Little Gay Pub is D.C.’s newest LGBTQ venue.
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The MadisonMixed Hotel
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Updated: 17 Jun 2025
1177 15th Street NW, Northwest, Washington, Washington Dc
The Madison Washington is situated just outside the bustling gay nightlife area in Dupont Circle, this popular luxury hotel is a perfect stay for a gay getaway. A minibar is provided in every room [...]
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Thurst Lounge is DC’s only black-owned LGBTQ+ lounge, located just north of the historic U Street Corridor at 2204 14th St NW. The lounge was founded to quench the thirst of DC’s black and brown [...]
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TradeLGBTQ+ Bar
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Updated: 24 Mar 2025
1410 14th Street NW, First Floor, Washington, Washington Dc
Trade is a comfortable and quirky queer bar offering no-fuss drinks and draft beer, including XL cocktails during happy hour. XL happy hour from opening until 10pm daily (XL happy hour is basically [...]
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VACAYALGBTQ+ Business
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Updated: 08 Feb 2025
2020 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite 290, Washington, Washington Dc
VACAYA /vuh kai’ uh/ is a fresh new approach to LGBT+ travel, one focused entirely on you and creating memorable bespoke full-ship and full-resort travel experiences built around amazing [...]
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