Event Dates
From: Friday, October 6, 2023
To: Sunday, October 8, 2023
Sequins, Drag Queens, Cowboys and Strippers.. just another night in Vegas! Add in some rainbows and you have even more magic as Vegas Pride comes to town for a weekend of fun every October.
A night pride parade in Sin City – How appropriate!
Gay pride in Las Vegas is a two-day event, but as most bars and clubs stay open twenty-four hours a day, don’t count on getting much sleep. Vegas pride has all the showmanship you have come to expect from Las Vegas, with feathers and glitter as far as the eye can see. Events take place in northern and Downtown Las Vegas.
- Visiting for Las Vegas Pride? Enjoy a boutique hotel experience at The NoMad, rated “Excellent” by guests with stylish designer rooms, beautiful outdoor pool and relaxed atosphere.
Las Vegas Pride Parade 2023
- Las Vegas Pride celebrates its 40th Anniversary in 2023 with the theme “Red & Wild”.
- Friday, October 6th, 2023: The Las Vegas pride parade is a little different from most other parades as it is a night parade and starts at 8pm on the Friday night of the event. The parade route begins at West Charleston Blvd and heads north along 4th Street to Ogden Avenue.
- More than 30,000 spectators spread out along Fourth Street to watch the spectacle. The downtown parade is judged by a panel of expert judges, looking at each entry’s creativity, penchant for being over the top, and overall flair and glamour.
- The main stage is at Bridger Avenue, just two blocks south of Fremont Street, starting with a Parade Pre-Show at 7pm. As one of only two nighttime parades in Las Vegas each year, the streets come alive with rainbows and colourful costumes.
- The event attracts thousands of visitors, so book early. Stay on the strip close to the parade and pride festivities.
The After Party – Fremont Street
- Once the parade ends, visitors make their way to Fremont Street, where the bars, clubs and nightlife scene come alive until the sunrise.
Las Vegas Pride Festival
- On Saturday, October 7th 2023, over 20,000 visitors attend the Vegas Pride Festival at the Craig Ranch Regional Park in North Las Vegas. The park is 170 acres, with a 7-acre amphitheatre, providing lots of space for Pride Festival activities.
- The festival features a beautiful outdoor main stage surrounded by soft, cool grass, plus a food court and convenient drink stations. Visitors can also browse through the 100 exhibitors on site.
- Las Vegas Pride festival hosts several different stages featuring different acts, from headliners on the main stage to local artists on the Rainbow and Amphitheater stage. There is also a Family Activity Zone filled with fun activities for parents and children 12 and under.
- For the perfect stay, book your room at The Palazzo at the Venetian, rated “Excellent” by guests with spacious rooms and suites, and a warm gay-friendly welcome.
Pride Pool Party
- Venue and date to be confirmed – The annual Vegas Pride Pool Party is one of the highlights of the annual Pride celebrations. The party takes over some of the city’s most famous pools.
Vegas Pride – Gay Bars and Clubs
Gay Clubs and bars come and go in Vegas all the time, but a few gay venues have stood the test of time. All host special Pride theme nights and parties during Las Vegas Pride, including:
- Charlies – Country-style watering hole featuring line dancing, live bingo, drag revues, DJs & drink specials. To find your cowboy!
- The Garage – Pool tables, shuffleboard, darts & drink specials in a low-key 24/7 gay bar resembling an auto-body shop, just over 2 miles from the famous Las Vegas Strip.
- Funhog Ranch – Gay hangout offering daily drink specials, jukebox & video poker in a warm, relaxed atmosphere, a little further off the strip.
- FreeZone – Gay club offering karaoke, drag shows, gaming, food, pool tables & dancing in a casual atmosphere.
- Phoenix Bar & Lounge – Located on Sahara Avenue west of the Las Vegas Strip, The Phoenix Bar & Lounge is a cool gay bar with games, drinks and a DJ booth.
- Quadz – Just off the bustle of the strip, this round-the-clock video and gaming bar offers cocktails, pool, and darts.
- Piranha Nightclub – Compact-but-lush gay nightclub offering theme nights spread over two floors with hot dancers, drag shows, VIP skyboxes & a cosy outdoor patio.
- The Garden Las Vegas – Located in the heart of the Downtown Arts District, The Garden is an intimate and chic LGBTQ lounge bar where you can have a good time every day from 4pm to 4am!
Ru Paul Drag Race Live at The Flamingo
- Get ready to watch the queens of drag slay the stage at RuPaul’s Drag Race Live at the equally flamboyant Flamingo Resort. This fully immersive production brings together past Drag Race winners and fan favourites to shake, shimmy, and death drop their way into your hearts all over again live and in-person.
Las Vegas Gay Scene, Where to stay?
In Vegas, gay bars are a bit spread out. If you want to stay close to the gay pride main stage area and on the Vegas strip, here are our top choices:
Platinum Hotel, Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Marriott’s Grand Chateau
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
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Las Vegas has about 15 gay bars, many of them clustered together in a small quadrant along Paradise Road just north of the airport and south of the gay-popular Hard Rock Hotel – an area often dubbed the “Gay Quarter” or “Fruit Loop.”
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Set behind the famous Fountains of Bellagio, this luxury Las Vegas Strip hotel and casino offers multiple dining options and elegant rooms with marble en suite bathrooms. The richly-decorated rooms of the Bellagio are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV and electronic drapes. Soft bathrobes, a minibar and an iPod docking station are included.
This luxury hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip features celebrity-owned restaurants, The Forum Shops, an upscale spa and 7 swimming pools. All guest rooms offer a flat-screen cable TV. Caesars Palace rooms include an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Room service is offered 24 hours a day.
Situated 15 minutes’ walk from the Las Vegas Strip, this non-gaming and non-smoking hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi for all devices. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool. Free valet parking is offered to guests of the hotel. A flat-screen TV, a microwave and a mini-refrigerator are standard in each modern rooms
One block from the Las Vegas Strip, Platinum Hotel and Spa offers indoor and outdoor heated pools and is featured as a non-smoking, non-gaming facility. Suites feature a full kitchen, and a private balcony. The spacious guest suites provide a seating area with a sofa bed and 42-inch flat-screen cable TV.
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This resort features 20 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a casino. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a nightclub, 8 bars/lounges, and a 24-hour fitness center are onsite. All 3041 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Comforts include Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters
Along with 13 restaurants, this resort has a full-service spa and a casino. Additionally, an outdoor pool, a nightclub, and 8 bars/lounges are onsite. All 4002 rooms offer WiFi, minibars, and LCD TVs with digital channels. Room service, premium bedding, and housekeeping is available on request.
Along with 20 restaurants, this resort has 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Valet parking is free. Additionally, a casino, a nightclub, and a fitness center are onsite. All 4028 rooms boast deep soaking tubs and offer pillowtop beds and sitting areas. Other amenities available to guests include 24-hour room service, flat-screen TVs
This smoke-free resort features 10 restaurants, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Additionally, a casino, 7 bars/lounges, and a 24-hour fitness center are onsite. All 2605 rooms offer comforts like pillowtop beds and premium bedding, plus WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels. Housekeeping is available on request.