Event Dates
From: Saturday, August 12, 2023
To: Saturday, August 12, 2023
Austin Pride’s “Big Gay Pool Party”, presented by The Equality Alliance
Austin Pride’s “Big Gay Pool Party”, presented by The Equality Alliance, is one of the standout Pool parties over the entire pride weekend.
- Are you visiting Austin for Pride? Stay at The Fairmont Austin, rated “Superb” by guests, complete with pool and continue the party back at your hotel!
The Party
- Austin Pride is famous for its pool parties, and the Equality Alliance hosts some of the biggest and the best. This year organisers plan a massive production that will make a splash!
- Line up and venue to be confirmed.
- Dance by the pool, take a dip or just chill. The choice is yours. Mix and mingle with the hottest guys from Austin and beyond.
- The party runs from 1 pm to 7 pm.
- Stay at The Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt, a boutique hotel offering guests spacious rooms, a great pool and the famous gay-friendly Kimpton welcome.
The Venue
- Awaiting confirmation for the next edition – previous events were held at The Backyard.
- The party takes place at The Backyard on 650 East 10th Street, Austin, TX 78701, just a 3-minute drive from the Downtown district, home to the city’s bustling gay bars.
- The Backyard has a large pool & yard, featuring bites at the airstream, yard games, drag performances & sexy go-go boys!
- Stay just steps from the Party at the Sheraton Hotel Downtown Austin. (the party is at the rear of the hotel – guests are asked not to use the hotel entrance but to use the side entrance to gain entry to the party.)
- The Equality Alliance is a local Austin non-profit organisation where we believe in having fun and doing good. The event directly benefits local organisations such as TENT, OutYouth, Kind Clinic and Allgo.
Trending Hotels in Austin
Most of the gay bars are located in Downtown and you can walk from one to the other. The following hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the city’s top attractions:
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The gay clubs in Austin are largely centered around the 4th street gay district and don’t get going until around midnight. Most of the city’s gay bars are within walking distance not only of each other but of dozens of other cool mainstream bars and clubs downtown, mostly in the hip Warehouse District that’s between the Texas Capitol building and the Colorado River. The gay scene in Austin is well integrated with the town so people mix and you’ll often spot gay folks hanging out at the music clubs, trendy lounges, coffeehouses, and restaurant bars that everyone else in town likes.
Also, Austin is home to a very popular and scenic gay sunbathing area, Hippie Hollow Park, a county-operated, clothing-optional park that’s about a 30-minute drive northwest of downtown, on the rocky but scenic shore of Lake Travis.
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We have chosen hotels in the old town of Austin that keep you close to all the shops and restaurants
The Fairmont Austin Gold Experience offers 5-star accommodation in Austin, TX. Ideally situated in the Downtown Austin district, this 37-story luxury hotel offers extravagant dining options, a relaxing spa and state-of-the art meeting facilities.
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown offers air-conditioned accommodation & features a bar called Coffee to Cocktails that serves light appetizers. The property has a swimming pool and a fitness centre. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and hiking.
The LINE Austin features free bikes and outdoor swimming pool in the heart of Austin. Featuring a bar, In-room amenities include complimentary WiFi, floor-to-ceiling windows with lake and city views, and a fully stacked minibar. A private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.
Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. At Austin Marriott Downtown each room has bed linen & towels
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Located in the heart of downtown Austin, JW Marriott features a luxurious, modern design throughout the property, an edge roof-top pool, a great Spa and epic views.
The W Austin is the most famous gay-popular hotel in Austin, located just half a block from 4th street – Austin’s gay district with a great swimming pool and roof-top bar.
With its hyper-instagrammable bright neon sign. The chic Austin Motel has an on-site restaurant, general store and main-road location. Rooms are stylish and fun.
Gay Friendly hostel within the oldest standing firehouse in downtown Austin offers a budget accommodation option for those who want to be close to all the bars and events.