Event Dates
From: Friday, May 3, 2024
To: Friday, May 3, 2024
Enjoy an epic Circuit night in Dallas as Ignite opens the weekend celebrations of the Purple Party in May
Enjoy an epic Circuit night in Dallas as Ignite opens the weekend celebrations of the Purple Party in May.
- Stay close to the party at the Omni Dallas Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests, featuring spacious rooms with sweeping views of the city and highly-rated breakfasts.
The Event
- Awaiting lineup and venue confirmation for the 2024 edition.
- Purple Foundation presents IGNITE, the massive opening party for Dallas Purple Party Weekend.
- Ignite kicks off at 10:00 pm at Southside Music Hall at Gilley’s Dallas.
- The party features guest DJs from the international circuit scene.
- Enjoy a spectacular production with an epic stage show, hot dancers and an electric atmosphere.
- Stay close to the party at the Thompson Hotel, a 4-star property rated “Superb” by guests with a modern gym, stylish rooms and excellent location.
The Venue
- Southside Music Hall, Gilley’s Dallas – South Side Ballroom is the largest of the seven venues at Gilley’s Dallas, with 27,000 square feet of space.
- Gilley’s is a multi-use entertainment venue hosting events, concerts and live music.
- The venue is located at 1135 S. Lamar Street.
- Check out the best hotels in South Dallas located close to this venue.
Recommended Hotels in Dallas
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Hotel Crescent Court, Rosewood Mansion, Warwick Melrose Hotel, Hotel ZaZa
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Stoneleigh is a Meridien luxury art
deco hotel, located close to the gay bars
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Texans are proud to say that everything is bigger in the Lone Star State. One visit to “The Strip,” the center of gay life along Cedar Springs Road, and you will see what we mean. The nightlife venues are gargantuan! Every place has at least one outdoor patio.
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We have chosen hotels in Dallas that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
Modern styling and a French doors opening to a private balcony are featured in each guest room at Hotel Crescent Court. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as an iPod docking station are available. Certain units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a coffee machine in the room.
This beautifully restored historic mansion is located in uptown Dallas, 3.2 km from the city centre. It offers an on-site restaurant and a local transfer service. Each elegant guest room at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek has a 42-inch flat-screen plasma TV and they are also furnished with a stocked minibar.
The guestrooms and suites at the Melrose Warwick boast a variety of contemporary amenities for a comfortable stay. After a busy day, guests can relax while watching a pay film with a beverage from the in-room refreshment centre or meal from the hotel’s 24-hour room service.
Unique pieces of art and Mediterranean decor style each room. A spacious work desk, a sofa and a refrigerator are included for your convenience. There is also a flat-screen cable TV in every room. The Dragonfly, Hotel ZaZa’s extravagant restaurant, offers a fine dining experience. Exercise in the state-of-the-art fitness centre and then relax in the pool.
Highlights of the Purple Party
Dallas, where cowboy charm meets urban chic! For the gay traveller, Dallas is a rhinestone-studded paradise where the LGBTQ+ community thrives. Dive into Oak Lawn, the city’s vibrant gayborhood, where you can two-step in a country saloon by night and brunch under twinkling fairy lights in the afternoon.
Home to the city’s skyscrapers, historic buildings, top museums and famous main street trolleys.
Arts and entertainment district, Deep Ellum, is known for its murals, music venues, and eclectic vibe.