Event Dates
From: Saturday, September 9, 2023
To: Saturday, September 9, 2023
Louisville Pride Festival 2023
End of Summer Edition
The Louisville Pride Festival is one of two gay pride celebrations to take place in Kentucky’s largest city; the perfect weekend to say goodbye to Summer.
Louisville Pride Festival, End of Summer Edition 2023
The Louisville Pride Festival is the second large gay event (after Pride), to take place in Kentucky; it is the perfect weekend to say goodbye to Summer.
- Visiting for the Festival? The Highlands is a nightlife area. We suggest you stay in Downtown Louisville, and take a 7 min taxi ride to the party. Stay at the 4-star Grady Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests with beautifully decorated rooms in a perfect location.
The Festival
- Louisville Pride Festival is one of the city’s most colorful free street events. The festival takes place in the Highlands neighborhood at Grinstead Drive and Bardstown Road. In addition to being a dining Mecca, the Highlands is also known for its eccentric collection of shops and is one of the most popular neighborhoods for local nightlife.
- The event runs from 11am to 11pm and features some of the biggest Grammy award winning acts on stage together with famous drag artists and guest DJs.
- Other events include also features a Dance Dome, Family Zone and Wellness Zone. You’ll also find more than 100 vendor booths full of Louisville arts, crafts, businesses, nonprofits, and service providers on site. Not to mention the numerous local food and drink vendors.
The Venue
- The Highlands is a lively area known for its nightlife and dining, with brewpubs and karaoke bars alongside pizzerias and celebrity chef eateries on Bardstown Road.
- It is an ideal venue for the pride festival and you can hit the local gay bars once the event ends and continue the party late into the night.
- The other major pride event in Louisville takes is the Kentuckiana Pride Festival, held at the Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park earlier this year. The Louisville Pride Festival event is held each September as a second, slightly smaller celebration of Louisville’s LGBTQA community.
Where to stay in Louisville
The following hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the gay bars and clubs and have high review scores:
21c Museum Hotel, The Brown Hotel, Omni Louisville Hotel, Holiday Inn Express.
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Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
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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