Event Dates
From: Saturday, June 17, 2023
To: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Kentuckiana Pride Louisville 2023
Kentuckiana Pride, is a Kentucky’s largest street festival and parade and celebrates the diverse LGBTQA community and promotes acceptance for all.
Kentuckiana Pride Louisville 2023
Kentuckiana Pride, is a Kentucky’s largest street festival and parade and celebrates the diverse LGBTQA community and promotes acceptance for all.
- Visiting for Pride? Stay in downtown Louisville, close to all the gay bars and the city’s top attractions and take a 7 min ride share or taxi to Big Four Lawn.
Kentuckiana takes place at Big Four Lawn, 1101 River Road, in downtown Louisville, the capital of Kentucky. The event is right by the waterfront and is the perfect venue for such a large and colourful celebration.
The annual host the amazingly colorful Pride Parade through downtown Louisville and a festival concert with two stages complimented by over 100 vendors with a tantalising selection of shopping and dining options.
The Main Parade
- The parade typically runs down Main Street from 7pm, starting at the intersection of Campbell and Market streets downtown, followed by an after party until 11pm. On Saturday the gates open at 12pm and run until 11pm. Shows by grammy winning performers and international stars will grace the stage on both evenings.
The Party at Big Four Lawn
- Daily passes to enter the grounds range from USD 5 to USD 10. VIP tickets are also available, which allow patrons access to gourmet finger foods at meal times and access to a special bar with five drink tickets a day. They also include private restrooms, a private side stage viewing ares and more
About Gay Louisville
Louisville is a city with real southern charm, a center for alternative arts, music, food and entertainment and has a has a thriving gay community. The gay bars are all clustered around the downtown area. The city, pronounced “loo-uh-ville,” or just “Lou” and is home to not one, but two pride events.
- Kentucky’s largest LGBTQ+ nightclub, Play, is easily spotted thanks to the word “Love,” painted in rainbow-striped letters, along its exterior. It hosts a famous foam party during pride.
- Over in the lively Highlands district Chill Bar Highlands offers a specialty martini menu, dancing, undies-clad go-go boys, live music, and biweekly show tune sing-a-longs.
- Big bar is a festive gay haunt with quirky decor offering drink specials & theme nights in a modern, cozy locale.
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
21c Museum Hotel, The Brown Hotel, Omni Louisville Hotel, Holiday Inn Express.
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Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
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21c Museum Hotel is our editors choice
when we are in Louisville Kentucky
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Map of Gay Louisville
Most of the gay bars in Louisville are located in Downtown, where you will find a cluster of bars together. The Highlands district is also home to some popular venues.
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21c Museum Hotel
5 Star – Central Location
This downtown Louisville 21c Museum Hotel, within walking distance of the Louisville Slugger Museum, features an art museum, restaurant and spa. Rooms offer 42-inch flat-screen cable TVs.
The luxurious guest rooms provide minibars. They have free Wi-Fi and iPod docking stations and also include desks and laptop safes. The bathrooms provide bathrobes and hairdryers. A sauna, gym, and bicycle rentals are available to guests
The Brown Hotel
5 Star, Luxury
Built in 1923, the Brown Hotel is located in downtown Louisville’s Theater District. It features a concierge staff, two restaurants, and a free airport shuttle. KFC Yum! Center is less than 1.6 km away.
The Brown Gift Shop and Gallery offers sundries, special gifts, and artwork by local artisans. A business center is available for guests to use. Free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs are found in all rooms.
Omni Louisville Hotel
4 Star – Great Amenities
Omni Louisville Hotel provides accommodation with a fitness centre. Well set in the Downtown Louisville district, this hotel is located 500 m from KFC Yum! Center. The restaurant serves steakhouse cuisine.
Each room includes a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom, while certain rooms at Omni Louisville Hotel also boast a seating area. WiFi is available in the hotel rooms for a charge
Holiday Inn Express
3 Star – Perfect Location
Hot continental breakfast, free WiFi access and a state-of-the-art fitness centre are included at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Louisville. The hotel is 200 m from Louisville Science Center.
A wall mounted 42 inch flat-screen TV, in-room coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator are featured in each room at the Louisville Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown. The Airport, 9 km from the hotel
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Louisville Marriott
4 Star, Top Reviews
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. All 616 rooms feature comforts like pillowtop beds and premium bedding, while conveniences include refrigerators and coffee makers.
Hyatt Regency
4 Star, Stylish
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has an indoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, valet parking, and coffee/tea in a common area. All 393 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels
The Grady
3 Star, Readers Choice
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/café. Free continental breakfast, and a free manager’s reception are also provided. Additionally, valet parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services are onsite. All 51 rooms offer free WiFi, room service, and Smart TVs
Hotel Distil
3 Star, Modern Classic
2 restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, valet parking, and coffee/tea in a common area. All 205 rooms provide free WiFi, room service, and flat-screen TVs. Guests will also find espresso makers
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