La Marche des Fiertés
Lyon Pride 2023

La Marche des Fiertés, Lyon Pride 2023

Each year Lyon celebrates a festive and colourful gay pride in an event that combines political action with a party atmosphere. The pride takes place on the second Saturday in June, each year.

• Are you visiting Lyon for Pride? Stay in La Presqu’île, home to the city’s bustling gay neighbourhood. Stay at the Maison Nô – Hôtel et Rooftop rated “Fabulous” by guests with spacious rooms and a well-equipped gym and sauna.

The Parade

• The Lyon Pride Parade, organised by The Lesbian and Gay Pride of Lyon, leaves Place Bellecour at noon.
• More than 20,000 people take part in the parade in a mix of marching groups and party floats with Djs, dancers and sexy guys.
• The parade takes a circular route through the city centre of Lyon starting at Place Geneviève Anthonioz de Gaulle, in Villeurbanne. It ends at the Parc de la Tête d’Or. The parade begins at noon.

Lyon Pride After Party

• The Parade takes approximately 2 hours to traverse the city streets. The Parade ends with an after-party on Place Bellecour, complete with bars, live shows and performances and a crazy foam party.

Gay Lyon

Lyon is the foodie capital of France, complete with a Unesco Listed old town and a lively gay scene. It is a university town with an international flair. Lyon’s gay bars and clubs are in the northern party of the Presqu’île, in the heart of the city. During Pride, the party spills out onto the terraces of the gay bars and the streets for a unique festive atmosphere. The following bars are some of the most popular in Lyon:

Gay Bars

• La Ruche – The oldest gay bar in Lyon with the best outdoor terrace in the city, attracting a mix of guys.
• XS Bar – Popular beer bar with a lovely terrace and friendly staff. Hosts the Apero Bear party on Thursday evenings and is the home of the GrizzLyon Bear club.
• L’Étoile Opéra – Restobar with delicious charcuterie, superb Kir Royales and handsome burgers! Also host to large gay events during pride “Le Soirée Spéciale”.
• La Chapelle Café – Large terrace bar with younger guys and host of theme parties including “Back to School” and “Latin Rainbow” nights.
• It Bar – Late night gay bar with great 80s music.

Cafes

• Le Broc Bar – Large outdoor terrace with cute guys, famous for people watching during the Summer.
• Drôle de Zèbre – Long term local favourite cafe bar with a nostalgic touch.

Clubs

• Garçon Sauvage  – Late night gay party held monthly and during Pride with a mix of music spread over two rooms and home to gogos, drag queens and bears.
• United Cafe – Oldest gay bar in Lyon with theme nights including Elecro Dance and Pop Crazy. Busy every night of the week, thanks to the local sexy student population.
• Factory Club – Saturday late-night party bar with sexy dancers, circuit boys, laser shows and more.

Cruising & Saunas

• Le Trou – Sexy club open from 2 pm to 2 am, free for those under 26 on Fridays and host of special theme nights including Nude Night, Blackout night and more.
• Le Sun – Europe’s Largest Gay Sauna and host of popular Sunday Foam party and regular Bear Party. Complete with maze, gym, pool and bar.
• DoubleSide – Popular sauna open every day with theme nights and, again, discounts for guys aged under 26.

We have chosen Hotels close to the gay bars that have high reviews,

Hôtel Des Artistes,    Hotel Carlton Lyon,    Hôtel Silky,    Mercure Lyon