165+ Top Gay Events in February

Who says February has to be cold! Its Carnival Month and things heat up from Cologne to Rio!

165+ Top Gay Events in FEBRUARY

Who says February has to be cold! Its Carnival Month from Cologne to Rio!

February brings three moods — masked madness across Europe’s carnivals, sun-drenched beats at Playa del Carmen’s Arena Festival, and snow-covered parties at the world’s top gay ski weeks.

Trade sequins for swimwear, then swap sand for snow. From Sitges Carnival to Whistler’s Ski Week, it’s one long celebration. Pack smart — February doesn’t rest.

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Midsumma Festival

From: Jan. 17.2027 - To: Feb. 07.2027

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

Midsumma Festival has been held annually since 1988 in Melbourne featuring 130+ queer arts and culture, a parade, carnival, T-Dance, over three weeks.

Sitges Carnival

From: Feb. 02.2027 - To: Feb. 10.2027

Thursday, Oct 2nd, 2014

Sitges better known as a gay beach resort in the summer months, comes alive in February for carnival

Darklands Antwerp Fetish Festival

From: Feb. 16.2027 - To: Feb. 22.2027

Tuesday, Jan 8th, 2019

Darklands Fetish Festival Antwerp offers a place to meet other visitors & new friends Darklands features fetish demonstrations & workshops

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St Louis Mardi Gras

From: Jan. 06.2027 - To: Feb. 09.2027

Wednesday, Jun 30th, 2021

St.Louis Mardi Gras (Soulard Mardi Gras) is the second largest Mardi Gras festival in the United States

Midsumma Festival

From: Jan. 17.2027 - To: Feb. 07.2027

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

Midsumma Festival has been held annually since 1988 in Melbourne featuring 130+ queer arts and culture, a parade, carnival, T-Dance, over three weeks.

Bearadise, Puerto Vallarta International Bear Fetish Festival {IBFF}

From: Jan. 22.2027 - To: Jan. 31.2027

Thursday, Nov 5th, 2020

Bearadise Puerto Vallarta is an International Bear Festival taking place during Puerto Vallarta's busy high season in early February.

Carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

From: Jan. 22.2027 - To: Feb. 28.2027

Wednesday, Feb 24th, 2021

Carnival is the best time to experience the pink nightlife in Tenerife's capital, Santa Cruz. The city hosts one of the biggest Carnival parties in Europe.

Carnival Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

From: Jan. 22.2027 - To: Feb. 28.2027

Sunday, Jan 16th, 2022

On the island of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas Carnival is one of the oldest and most traditional festivals on the Canary Islands, filling the city streets with an explosion of colour, joy, music, and dance.

Whistler Pride and Ski Week

From: Jan. 24.2027 - To: Feb. 01.2027

Friday, Oct 10th, 2014

The Whistler Pride and Ski Festival is more than just a gay ski week, it is an 8-day festival that combines Sports, Culinary, Wellness and spectacular Social and Cultural events one of the highlights of the gay calendar in Canada with great pool parties, skiing and more.

Beef Dip Puerto Vallarta Bear Week

From: Jan. 24.2027 - To: Jan. 31.2027

Monday, Nov 24th, 2014

Thousands of bears and their admirers will descend upon Mexico's top gay destination, Puerto Vallarta, for 7 days of partying,

Mantamar Bear Week Puerto Vallarta

From: Jan. 25.2027 - To: Jan. 31.2027

Monday, Jul 3rd, 2023

Celebrate Bear Week in Puerto Vallarta with Mantamar, featuring world-class DJs and parties from the International Bear circuit

BearFest Puerto Vallarta by Industry

From: Jan. 26.2027 - To: Jan. 31.2027

Tuesday, Oct 22nd, 2019

Bear Fest by Industry Puerto Vallarta; Mexico's biggest bear brands combine to create the ultimate 7 night long bear circuit party.

Arena Festival - Playa Del Carmen

From: Jan. 28.2027 - To: Feb. 01.2027

Monday, Jan 19th, 2015

Arena is Mexico’s biggest gay and lesbian dance music festival, and celebrates each year on Playa del Carmen.

Minneapolis & St Paul Winter Carnival

From: Jan. 28.2027 - To: Feb. 07.2027

Saturday, Apr 17th, 2021

Since 1886, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival has brought charming winter events and community pride to Saint Paul and the Twin Cities metro area.

Ottawa Winterlude

From: Jan. 29.2027 - To: Feb. 15.2027

Thursday, Jul 8th, 2021

Ottawa Winterlude is a three week series of celebrations sure to help make those winter days and nights filled with fun and excitement.

Venice Carnival

From: Jan. 30.2027 - To: Feb. 09.2027

Wednesday, Jan 21st, 2015

Venice Carnival will give you the opportunity to go back in time and live a daydream. It takes place each year at the end of February to early March.

Sitges Carnival

From: Feb. 02.2027 - To: Feb. 10.2027

Thursday, Oct 2nd, 2014

Sitges better known as a gay beach resort in the summer months, comes alive in February for carnival

Feast of Saint Agatha Catania Sicily

From: Feb. 03.2027 - To: Feb. 05.2027

Sunday, Mar 6th, 2022

Catania, Sicily's second city on the slopes of Mount Etna, spectacularly celebrates its patron saint over three days each February. The event attracts both the curious and the devoted.

Cologne Carnival

From: Feb. 04.2027 - To: Feb. 10.2027

Saturday, Oct 11th, 2014

Although Cologne Carnival is not a gay event in itself, it is very gay friendly and runs each year between February and March, depending on Easter.

New Orleans Gay Mardi Gras

From: Feb. 04.2027 - To: Feb. 10.2027

Sunday, Oct 12th, 2014

The New Orleans Gay Mardi Gras Weekend takes place from Friday to Fat Tuesday. Dates vary depending on the fall of Easter.

Florianopolis Gay Carnival

From: Feb. 04.2027 - To: Feb. 10.2027

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018

The Florianópolis Gay Carnival is one of Brazil's biggest LGBT events, attracting more than 50,000 visitors each year.

Carnival Sao Paulo

From: Feb. 04.2027 - To: Feb. 08.2027

Thursday, Jan 31st, 2019

Carnival Sao Paulo, Carnival's main events takes place in the Sambadrome on the Friday and Saturday night of the week of Carnival

Malta Carnival

From: Feb. 04.2027 - To: Feb. 10.2027

Friday, Apr 16th, 2021

Carnival in Malta is an epic event, held across the island with the main parade taking pride of place in Valetta. Pack your costumes and get ready to party

Dusseldorf Carnival

From: Feb. 04.2027 - To: Feb. 10.2027

Monday, Feb 7th, 2022

Along with Cologne, Düsseldorf puts on one of the largest Carnival celebrations in Germany, involving colourful costumes, parades and a series of Carnival parties and costume balls.

Carnaval de Cadiz

From: Feb. 04.2027 - To: Feb. 14.2027

Tuesday, Nov 8th, 2022

Cádiz is one of Western Europe's oldest cities, famous for its stunning blend of Moroccan and Spanish architecture, windy streets and impressive Atlantic Views and, of course, Carnival!

Rio Carnival

From: Feb. 05.2027 - To: Feb. 13.2027

Saturday, Oct 11th, 2014

Rio Carnival is the worlds largest and most famous in the world. Carnival in Rio de Janeiro takes place in Feb or March, depending on when Easter falls.

Cape Town Gay Pride

From: Feb. 05.2027 - To: Feb. 28.2027

Sunday, Oct 12th, 2014

Cape Town Gay Pride takes place from each year during February.

Sexy Carnival Festival Cologne

From: Feb. 05.2027 - To: Feb. 07.2027

Saturday, Jan 21st, 2017

Sexy Carnival Festival takes place during the Cologne Carnival and features 3 days of the world's biggest circuit events and DJs. Unmissable.

Galveston Mardi Gras

From: Feb. 05.2027 - To: Feb. 09.2027

Thursday, Mar 11th, 2021

The two-week celebration is best known for its lavish parades held on the streets of the city's historic downtown and beachfront.

Llum BCN Barcelona Light Festival

From: Feb. 05.2027 - To: Feb. 07.2027

Wednesday, Jan 5th, 2022

Brighten up your Winter with a trip to Barcelona in February for the annual light festival, Lumen BCN. Experience light projections, installations and light sculptures by contemporary artists.

Super Festas Carnival São Paulo Circuit Weekend

From: Feb. 05.2027 - To: Feb. 10.2027

Saturday, Feb 5th, 2022

Superfestas is the biggest party promoter in São Paulo and brings world-class DJs to the hottest events in the city. The Carnival weekend is one of their biggest events of the year.

New Orleans Greasing of the Poles

From: Feb. 05.2027 - To: Feb. 05.2027

Friday, Jan 19th, 2024

Celebrate the start of Mardi Gras in New Orleans at the iconic Greasing of the Poles, a unique NOLA tradition.

Mallorca Carnival

From: Feb. 06.2027 - To: Feb. 07.2027

Monday, Feb 14th, 2022

Mallorca Carnival - Sa Rua & Sa Rueta & Easter Fira del Ram 2022 is a colourful event full of energy and life with parades and shows.

TNW Rio Carnival Circuit Festival

From: Feb. 06.2027 - To: Feb. 13.2027

Monday, Jan 30th, 2023

The New World and The Home present the Rio Carnival Circuit festival, five days of breathtaking parties and events in the Marvellous city

Barcelona Gay Carnival Carnestoltes LGBTIQ+

From: Feb. 06.2027 - To: Feb. 06.2027

Friday, Jan 26th, 2024

Celebrate all things Carnival in Barcelona as the gay district of Eixample celebrates "Carnestoltes LGBTIQ+".

Curaçao Carnival

From: Feb. 07.2027 - To: Feb. 10.2027

Wednesday, Jul 7th, 2021

The Curaçao Carnival is a unique celebration that takes over the entire Island with amazing competitions such as the Tumba music and Calypso festivals, beauty pageants, street parties

Victoria's Pride Street Party

From: Feb. 07.2027 - To: Feb. 07.2027

Sunday, Nov 21st, 2021

Melbourne Pride is a multi-generational celebration; a State Government initiative designed to celebrate and commemorate Victorian LQBTQIA+ history and the 40th anniversary

BRUTAL Winter Fetish Festival

From: Feb. 08.2027 - To: Feb. 14.2027

Tuesday, Oct 11th, 2022

Enjoy a weekend of rubber and fetish fun this February in Maspalomas as the island celebrates BRUTAL Winter Fetish Festival.

Nice Carnival

From: Feb. 09.2027 - To: Feb. 28.2027

Tuesday, Jan 20th, 2015

More than 1 million people will descend upon Nice on the French Rivera for the annual Carnival festivities, one of the top 3 carnivals in the world.

Bright Brussels

From: Feb. 11.2027 - To: Feb. 14.2027

Saturday, Oct 9th, 2021

Bright Brussels is a unique festival in the Belgian Capital featuring 16 artistic works and light installations leading through the Royal district and European quarter

Leather Meeting Barcelona

From: Feb. 11.2027 - To: Feb. 13.2027

Friday, Jan 17th, 2025

Enjoy a weekend of fun leather events in Barcelona this February with tours, parties, socials and horny leather guys!

Presidents Day Weekend - Puerto Vallarta

From: Feb. 12.2027 - To: Feb. 14.2027

Monday, Feb 5th, 2018

White Party Global presents Presidents Day Weekend PV at Industry night club. 3 great DJs, and 3 awesome nights.

Arizona Gay Rodeo

From: Feb. 12.2027 - To: Feb. 14.2027

Monday, Feb 22nd, 2021

Arizona Gay Rodeo Phoenix includes camp drag events, vendors, food, bars, drag performances, dancing, rodeo royalty, games and more

Zurich Carnival

From: Feb. 12.2027 - To: Feb. 14.2027

Wednesday, Jan 5th, 2022

Carnival in Zurich is a serious affair, with lots of marching bands, parades and three days of partying, drinking and fun! Many of the city's famous gay bars host special events and parties during the celebration.

Fête du citron Menton Lemon Festival

From: Feb. 13.2027 - To: Feb. 28.2027

Sunday, Nov 6th, 2022

(One Hour from Nice) The "Fête du Citron" (Lemon Festival) attracts more than 200,000 visitors every year to Menton, a stunning French town sitting on the Italian border between the Alpes Maritimes and the Mediterranean, just thirty minutes from Nice.

Fair Day at Sydney Mardi Gras

From: Feb. 14.2027 - To: Feb. 14.2027

Tuesday, Jul 10th, 2018

Fair Day, is Mardi Gras’ free family-friendly carnival of rainbow festivities, featuring a host of activities for the young and old, the tame and the bold!

Gay8 Festival Miami Street Festival

From: Feb. 14.2027 - To: Feb. 14.2027

Sunday, Feb 10th, 2019

Gay8 Festival Miami Street Festival, Miami’s famed Little Havana neighborhood hosts a LGBT Latino block party, This one day street festival is a must

Winter Pride Saint Pete

From: Feb. 14.2027 - To: Feb. 21.2027

Saturday, Jan 11th, 2025

Winter Pride St. Pete is a new pride celebration brought to you by the Grand Central District Association and Cocktail St. Pete.

Darklands Antwerp Fetish Festival

From: Feb. 16.2027 - To: Feb. 22.2027

Tuesday, Jan 8th, 2019

Darklands Fetish Festival Antwerp offers a place to meet other visitors & new friends Darklands features fetish demonstrations & workshops

Palm Springs International Bear Convergence

From: Feb. 18.2027 - To: Feb. 22.2027

Monday, Nov 24th, 2014

Palm Springs International Bear Convergence is the winter event for Bears & admirers in Palm Springs, taking place each February.

Darklands Antwerp After Parties

From: Feb. 18.2027 - To: Feb. 21.2027

Thursday, Mar 3rd, 2022

Darklands is one of Europe's biggest fetish events and takes over Antwerp for fetish parties and events. The Darklands afterparties produced by Hardon and The Boots

Snowbound Leather Weekend Provincetown

From: Feb. 19.2027 - To: Feb. 21.2027

Wednesday, Dec 5th, 2018

The Snowbound Leather Weekend in Provincetown 2021 marks the first big gay event of the year. The event takes place in late February each year

Fusion Party Antwerp

From: Feb. 19.2027 - To: Feb. 19.2027

Tuesday, Jan 8th, 2019

Fusion Party Antwerp will welcome more than 2400 guests bring you one amazing Fetish night the official opening party for Belgium Leather Pride

Rage Antwerp

From: Feb. 20.2027 - To: Feb. 20.2027

Tuesday, Jan 8th, 2019

In the past few years Rage has grown to become a true legend in Antwerp. No place on earth gets wilder and sleazier. Over 3500 guys

Auckland Rainbow Parade

From: Feb. 20.2027 - To: Feb. 20.2027

Tuesday, Jul 30th, 2024

The Auckland Rainbow Parade celebrates the diversity and spirit of Auckland's gay community. Expect lights, floats, glitter, love, and colour!

Sydney Mardi Gras

From: Feb. 21.2027 - To: Mar. 07.2027

Saturday, Oct 11th, 2014

Earth's largest gay festival, Sydney Mardi Gras takes place during Febryary and March and is one event every gay person needs to visit at least once!

Copenhagen Winter Pride

From: Feb. 22.2027 - To: Feb. 28.2027

Thursday, Jan 4th, 2018

a week packed with parties & performances, Lighting up up the Winter in every colour of the rainbow in the Danish capital.

Starkbierfest Munich Strong Beer Festival

From: Feb. 26.2027 - To: Mar. 21.2027

Monday, Jan 28th, 2019

Starkbierfest Munich Strong Beer Festival the Munich Leather and Fetish association, MLC host a special 4 day weekend version

Fur Rendezvous Anchorage

From: Feb. 27.2027 - To: Mar. 05.2027

Friday, May 14th, 2021

Known locally as Fur Rondy, the Fur Rendezvous event has proudly represented the pioneering spirit of Alaskans.

Telluride Gay Ski Week

From: Feb. 27.2027 - To: Mar. 06.2027

Monday, Oct 24th, 2022

Telluride Gay Ski Week is Southwest USA's most welcoming, scenic, and intimate winter retreat, where gay visitors come to celebrate the magic of wintertime in the San Juan Mountains

Utah Gay Ski Week

From: Mar. 24.2027 - To: Mar. 28.2027

Wednesday, Oct 10th, 2018

Events at Utah Gay Ski Week include the Welcome Apres Ski, a Wine Reception, Stag Party, a "Onesie Night", a Neon Party, a GEAR party

Megawoof New York

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Wednesday, Jan 22nd, 2025

Megawoof America presents their New York Edition of furry fun in the city that never sleeps.

Carnaval Puerto Vallarta

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Monday, Feb 5th, 2018

Carnaval Puerto Vallarta Annual Mardi Gras parade brings together gay, straight, male, female, to celebrate the diversity of the city

Thick and Juicy Boat Party Sydney

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Sunday, Jan 12th, 2025

Thick and Juicy Boat Party Sydney Don't miss this iconic Boat Party in one of the world's most stunning harbours!

Komplexo Tempo KARNAVAL Sao Paulo

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Wednesday, Jan 18th, 2023

Sao Paulo's leading gay club presents 4 days and nights of special events during the annual Sao Paulo Carnival celebrations.

Megawoof DURO

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Saturday, Mar 16th, 2019

Megawoof Special Edition Special Edition - DURO - Get your Gear and head to the Biggest Club Event at a secret location.

NUTT Party Melbourne

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Wednesday, Feb 19th, 2025

Trough Events Melbourne presents NUTT, for everyone with a pole or a hole, a sex-positive party held throughout the year.

Buff Tokyo Presents

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Wednesday, Mar 20th, 2019

Buff Tokyo is a hard house party for Buff guys and their admirers, from stocky muscle guys to cubs and bears

Closet Party Melbourne

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Saturday, Mar 27th, 2021

The Closet Party in Melbourne bills itself as "A night for homosexuals and those who love them" and takes place during big holiday weekends

Poof Doof, Gay on the Lawn Melbourne

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Wednesday, Apr 14th, 2021

Poof Doof Gay on the Lawn is one of Melbourne's most popular outdoor gay events and takes place in St Kilda Bowls Club

Bearadise Vallarta Bear Week Pool Parties

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Friday, Jan 12th, 2024

Bearadise Bear Week presents three of the most anticipated pool parties during Vallarta’s bear season

Wet on Wellington Pool Parties Melbourne

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Saturday, Jan 7th, 2023

This summer is going to be hot, hot, hot! Join hundreds of sexy men for Melbourne's largest and most infamous pool parties of the season!

Bear New Zealand Week

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Sunday, Nov 30th, 2014

Bear New Zealand Week takes place during the same week as Auckland Pride Festival, and attracts thousands of bears from New Zealand, Australia and beyond.

Closet Party Melbourne Vic Pride After Party

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Saturday, Jan 7th, 2023

Closet celebrates Midsumma with an epic special edition that will blow your mind!

Fort Lauderdale Pride

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Thursday, Mar 30th, 2017

Fort Lauderdale Gay Pride returns to downtown after several years absence. The main event and stage shows take are on the Beach.

Hunters Pride Block Party Fort Lauderdale

Pride on The Drive Fort Lauderdale

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Thursday, Dec 8th, 2022

Kickstart your Fort Lauderdale Pride celebrations at the official Outdoor Block Party, "Pride on the drive"

Taca Fogo Rio

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Friday, Jan 16th, 2026

The first real spark of Carnival lands at The Home as Taca Fogo turns the temperature up and pulls the city onto one sizzling hot dancefloor.

Dad In Training BOOT CAMP San Francisco Presidents Day

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Saturday, Dec 4th, 2021

TrophyDad presents DAD IN TRAINING for Presidents Day Weekend!

Dad's Ball New Orleans

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Thursday, Jan 16th, 2025

New Orleans has a lot of Mardi Gras Balls, but there is nothing on this earth like the "Dad's Ball" this season.

Big Gay Day Out Auckland

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Wednesday, Mar 17th, 2021

Big Gay Day Out Auckland kicks off from midday and continues on until 7pm followed by several after parties in the city's leading gay bars and clubs.

Sunset Tea Los Angeles

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Friday, Jun 4th, 2021

Join the hottest guys from LA and beyond at some of LA's leading clubs on Sunset.

Heaven XL, Dore Alley Weekend, San Francisco

Heaven San Francisco

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Saturday, Jun 19th, 2021

Ky Martinez Events takes their Sunday night party, Heaven to new heights during the city's biggest holiday celebrations and events.

Florida Rubber Weekend Wilton Manors

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Monday, Jan 31st, 2022

Pack your rubber gear and latex, waders and boots for the annual Florida Rubber Weekend in Wilton Manors, Fort Lauderdale.

Treta Festa Rio Block Party - Carnival Editition

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Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023

Treta Festa hosts some of Rio's signature gay parties and produces a special Block Parties during the city's biggest holidays.

Fetish Gras San Diego

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Saturday, Jan 27th, 2024

Fetish Gras San Diego event combines the pomp and circumstance of Mardi Gras with fetish fantasies all weekend long!

Club High presents TNW Carnival Festival Sao Paulo

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Tuesday, Jan 29th, 2019

Club High presents TNW Carnival Festival Sao Paulo, where the leading party promoter brings together their top parties for a Carnival celebration.

HYDRO Caribbean Festival

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Saturday, Feb 27th, 2021

HYDRO Caribbean Festival, San Juan brings together the biggest DJs from around the world in some of San Juan's best gay-friendly venues

Florianopolis Gay Carnival Circuit Festival

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Saturday, Feb 12th, 2022

Florianopolis Gay Carnival Circuit Festival features the world's biggest DJs paying over four days and nights during the Carnival celebrations.

San Juan Bear Weekend Puerto Rico

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Thursday, Sep 15th, 2022

San Juan Bear Weekend brings together the Puerto Rican bear community with international bears, cubs and chasers from around the world

Xlsior Party São Paulo Edition

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Friday, Apr 21st, 2023

Xlsior brings its unique Mykonos party to the city of São Paulo for the annual pride celebrations

Carnevale Acireale - Carnival Sicily

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Saturday, Mar 5th, 2022

Carnevale is celebrated all over Sicily, but this one is one of the most famous in Italy. Acireale is just 10 minutes by train from Catania between Mount Etna and the sea.

Guapo Carnival Circuit Festival Rio De Janeiro

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Tuesday, Nov 28th, 2023

Guapo, Latin America's leading gay circuit producer, brings its signature parties to Rio for a unique Carnival celebration

Carna Pride Rio De Janeiro

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Friday, Jan 12th, 2024

Carna Pride is one of Rio's biggest gay block parties, celebrated during the annual Pride and Carnival celebrations

Gala Drag Queen Torremolinos

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Friday, Mar 1st, 2019

Pink Carnival Weekend Torremolinos will feature a show of about twenty drags acts, think Lacquered wigs, shocking make-up, ostentatious costumes

ButchR By Megawoof - Palm Springs Labor Day Weekend

Megawoof Palm Springs Presents

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Tuesday, Aug 17th, 2021

Celebrate with the hottest, sexiest gay guys from around the country at the Megawoof party in Palm Springs.

Mighty Hoopla - Bondi Beach Party

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Friday, Jun 24th, 2022

There is no better way to celebrate Mardi Gras in Sydney than by the beach! Bondi Beach

Paradiso Sydney Mardi Gras Pool Party

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Tuesday, Jul 10th, 2018

Set among gently swaying palm trees and uniting a cast of outrageous friends and beautiful strangers, Mardi Gras’ Pool Party transforms the Ivy Pool Club into a sexy and intimate playground

Winterization, Fetish Weekend Helsinki

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Thursday, Jan 24th, 2019

Winterization Fetish Weekend Helsinki Banish those Winter Blues and pack those leather chaps! Helsinki is calling for the annual Winter Fetish Party

Tucson Pride in the Desert

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Tuesday, May 11th, 2021

Tucson Pride, known as the Pride in the Desert takes place each year in Arizona's second largest city in October.

Lake Worth Street Painting Festival

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Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2021

The Annual Lake Worth Street Painting Festival in Palm Beach

Sydney Mardi Gras Party

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Monday, Jul 16th, 2018

Sydney Mardi Gras Party features some of the world's most famous acts in a spectacular setting, for the culmination of the word's biggest gay festival.

Sydney Sissy Ball

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Friday, Nov 16th, 2018

Sydney Sissy Ball inspired by NYC’s iconic vogue ballroom scene, entrants will take centre stage as they battle for judges attention

Poof Doof Sydney Big Gay Boat Party Sydney

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Saturday, Nov 20th, 2021

Poof Doof's Big Gay Boat Parties are kicking through Summer, so curate your crew and plan your trip today. Ahoy Sailors.

Lou Queernaval Nice Gay Carnival

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Sunday, Dec 12th, 2021

Lou Queernaval is the first gay Carnival in France and takes place on the Friday during the second week of Nice Carnival, one of the world's most significant carnival events.

Morning Glory Sydney Sunset Cruise

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Friday, Jan 5th, 2024

Morning Glory Boat Cruise is back for another edition on Seadeck, trading sunrise for sunsets

Auckland Pride Festival

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Friday, Oct 10th, 2014

A celebration of Rainbow Community culture and identity, Auckland Pride Festival will feature around 70 individual events.

Bear Essentials Sydney

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Saturday, Sep 10th, 2016

Bear Essentials brings together the best of local bear culture and celebrates it with pride and parties during Sydney Mardi Gras.

Tulum Carnival

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Thursday, Apr 1st, 2021

Carnival Tulum is a colorful affair attracting thousands of visitors from all around Quintana Roo, Cancun and beyond for 3 days of parties, shows and parades

Oxtravaganza and Darlo Big Drag Brunch

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Friday, Jun 24th, 2022

Oxford Street is home to the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, and plays host to Oxtravaganza, a two-week festival as part of the celebrations.

Gaymentertainment is one of Australia's leading events and party promoters and brings nine epic parties to Sydney

DejaVU Sydney Mardi Gras Parade After Party

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Saturday, Aug 6th, 2022

Gaymentertainment is one of Australia's leading events and party promoters and presents DejaVU, the ultimate Sydney Mardi Gras Parade After Party.

Thick & Juicy Parties World Pride Edition

Thick & Juicy Parties Mardi Gras Edition

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Friday, Aug 19th, 2022

Thick & Juicy presents a unique series of parties during Sydney Mardi Gras.

Malaga Carnival and Drag Queen Spectacular

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Wednesday, Nov 23rd, 2022

Málaga is famous for hosting over-the-top events, and its Carnival celebrations are just as crazy with elaborate parades, spectacular lighting displays, street food, concerts, dancing and drag queens. The event attracts more than 600,000 visitors.

Haus of Circuit Hong Kong Presents

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Thursday, Oct 26th, 2023

Haus of Circuit is one of Hong Kong's leading gay party promoters and hosts the hottest gay events in the city

Poof Doof Mardi Gras Parties Sydney

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Friday, Jan 19th, 2024

Poof Doof, Australia's leading gay party promoter presents an epic lineup of nightly events, poolside soirees and drag brunches during Sydney's Mardi Gras celebrations

Poof Doof Big Gay Block Party Sydney

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Saturday, Nov 22nd, 2025

Poof Doof is one of Australia's leading gay party promoters and hosts some of the hottest parties in Sydney.

Albany Pride Western Australia

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Thursday, Jan 21st, 2021

Albany Gay Pride The celebrations kick off with opening night drinks at Due South Beer Garden, followed by two weeks of events

Bearracuda Atlanta

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Saturday, Jan 15th, 2022

Bearracuda Atlanta Join the hottest bears and shake off those Winter Blues at Heretic Club this November.

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From: Feb. 21.2027 - To: Mar. 07.2027

Saturday, Oct 11th, 2014

Earth's largest gay festival, Sydney Mardi Gras takes place during Febryary and March and is one event every gay person needs to visit at least once!

Starkbierfest Munich Strong Beer Festival

From: Feb. 26.2027 - To: Mar. 21.2027

Monday, Jan 28th, 2019

Starkbierfest Munich Strong Beer Festival the Munich Leather and Fetish association, MLC host a special 4 day weekend version

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From: Feb. 27.2027 - To: Mar. 05.2027

Friday, May 14th, 2021

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