Las Vegas Gay Pride 2026

A night pride parade in Sin City – How appropriate!

Gay pride in Las Vegas is a two-day weekend event, but as most bars and clubs stay open twenty-four hours a day, don’t count on getting much sleep. 

• 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 atmosphere.

The Event

• Next Edition: Awaiting dates – Typically Friday to Sunday during Columbus Weekend.
• 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.
• Events include a colorful night parade on Friday, an open air festival event on Saturday and an official pool party on Sunday. Many of the city’s top clubs including Piranha and The Garden host special circuit parties, drag brunches and pride themed events.

Las Vegas Pride Parade 2026

• Friday – Awaiting dates – Las Vegas Pride celebrates its 43rd Anniversary in 2026.
• The event takes place during the national Coming Out Day Weekend.
• Festivities kick off Downtown with the Main stage at 4th & Bridger.
• The parade typically runs north on 4th Street from Clark/Gass to Ogden with preshow on the main stage.
• The Las Vegas pride parade is a little different from most other parades as it is a night parade and starts at 6pm with a pre-show on the Friday night of the event and continues to 10 pm.  
• 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. 

Best Places to view the Parade

• Aim for 4th & Bridger if you want main-stage hosting and preshow energy; grandstands and block-party vendors cluster there.
• Photo-hunters like the mid-route blocks south of Fremont for more space and easier restroom access.

The After Party – Block Party

• Friday – Awaiting dates – 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

• Saturday – Awaiting dates and venue confirmation – Enjoy a full day and night of live shows and pride celebrations on the Saturday of Las Vegas Pride. Book your tickets in advance.
• 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.
• The event runs from 3 pm to 10 pm at the Desert Breeze Events Center.
• 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 After Party

• Saturday – Join Las Vegas PRIDE  for the official Las Vegas PRIDE Festival After Party beginning at 10 PM to 2 AM.
• Venue to be confirmed – The Phoenix Bar and Lounge – Easygoing gay bar with a lounge-feel offering karaoke, pool & a dance floor in a low-key setting.

ELEVATE – Pride Pool Party

• Typically Sunday – Venue 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.

BENT INN Festival

• Friday to Sunday – Bent Inn & Lounge Bar – Boutique LGBTQ hotel downtown with a laid-back pool, friendly bar scene, and a community-first atmosphere.
• Hosts a series of parties and events throughout the pride celebrations.

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:

• Dust Las Vegas – Sleek new lounge near the Sphere with drag cabaret, DJs, and a late-night crowd that blends locals with visiting performers.
• Flex Cocktail Lounge – Reborn neighborhood favorite on Twain Avenue serving strong drinks, go-go nights, and relaxed patio chats into the early hours.
• Gipsy Nightclub – Classic Vegas gay club revived with high-energy dance nights, stage shows, and a flash of old-school glam on the floor.
• 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.
• 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.

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