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Nashville Pride Festival
& Parade 2026
The Nashville Pride Parade features over 100 floats, vehicles, bands, marchers and much more.
Nashville Pride Festival and Parade 2026
Nashville Pride Festival is the largest LGBTQ event in Tennessee featuring a colourful parade through the city streets and a weekend of shows, music, dancing, dining music and fun.
- Looking to stay in one of the most gay friendly hotels in Nashville? Look no further than the Virgin Hotel with superb facilities and a VIP feel!
Pride Festival
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates – Typically Saturday and Sunday in late June.
- Nashville Pride Festival takes place at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. The pride event attracts over 100,000 visitors each year.
- The TownPlace Suites offer guest a “Wonderful” rated experience with stunning views, a modern gym and high end amenities. Our top choice in the city.
- The festival features over 225 vendors, food trucks, 3 stages of live entertainment, kids and family area, youth area and much more over two full days.
- Nashville’s own LGBTQIA+ artists will be well represented on the festival’s multiple stages, from 11 am to 9 pm on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm.
- There is also VIP area featuring food options, a dedicated bar and prime Main Stage viewing area. The festival VIP Area makes the Nashville Pride Festival experience even better.
- Check out the top 10 hotels close to the pride festivities.
Pride Parade
- Next Edition: Saturday – Awaiting dates – Nashville’s Pride Parade takes place on the Saturday of the weekend featuring over 100 floats, vehicles, bands, walkers and much more.
- The Pride Parade will begins at 10:00 am starting at Broadway/8th Ave.
- A colourful gathering of floats, drag queens, boys, bears and everyone in between travels down Nashville’s famous Broadway between 8th and 2nd Avenues.
- Stay close to the parade at the Grand Hyatt Nashville, rated “Excellent” by guests with a stunning pool, epic rooftop and wonderful breakfasts.
Gay Parties
- Awaiting dates – Typically held on the Saturday night of the celebrations. (Some events host double parties on Friday and Saturday).
- Athena Nashville Pride – Circuit Edition is one of the biggest parties of the season.
- QDP Pride Edition – One of the biggest gay parties in the city, hosts a special Pride Edition.
- Sweet Tea Dance – Nashville’s popular pop-up gay party, held during Pride and other events during the Summer season.
Gay Nashville
- Gay Nashville is trendy but also unusually friendly, the locals are quite easy to meet. A real Southern flavor pervades this sexy, culturally exciting city, especially in the folksy neighborhoods, where most gay establishments can be found.
- Gay bars and other venues are clustered in at least four separate areas. All are spread out from one another so you will need to Uber or drive to get from around: Midtown around Church; the West End (near Vanderbilt University), East Nashville, and the area south of the city.
- If you do want to be in the heart of the action, then try and stay around Church Street in the Downtown District.
Popular Gay bars in Nashville
- Those looking to party should check out Play Nightclub at the heart of Church street with great drag shows and beautiful shirtless guys!
- Tribe is a fun gay bar with a country barn/warehouse type feel. Canvas Lounge is great for Karaoke and snacks.
- Nashville Sweet Tea Dance hosts monthly gay Tea Dance parties at various locations across the city. The pride party is always a popular event.
- The dive motel is one of our readers choice hotels, a city favorite. The venue is well known for its epic summer pool parties.
Popular hotels in Nashville
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the pride festivities:
The Hermitage Hotel, The Westin Nashville, Fairlane Hotel, Hyatt House.
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Hermitage Hotel is our choice
when we visit Nashville for Pride
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Map of Gay Nashville
231 6th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee 37219
The Hermitage Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a concierge service, a tour desk and ticket service for guests.
807 Clark Place, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
The Westin Nashville boasts a spa centre and sauna. The hotel has a fitness centre and indoor pool, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Guest rooms feature a 49-inch flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. Ironing facilities and an in-room safety deposit box are provided. features a keyless entry & 2 on-site restaurants
401 Union St, Nashville, Tennessee 37219
Fairlane Boutique hotel located in downtown Nashville features retro-modern style guest room and provides a 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, along with a small refrigerator fully stocked with locally-produced snacks. Select rooms also include floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the city. On-site restaurant and coffee shop
2100 Hayes Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Hyatt House Nashville at Vanderbilt features a restaurant, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Nashville. Featuring a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site. Every room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.
112 2nd Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee 37201
All units have a flat-screen TV. Some units feature a balcony and/or patio with river or city views. Some units also have a kitchen, fitted with a dishwasher and oven. Every unit has a private bathroom with free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered. The property also offers grocery delivery. Free WiFi
301 Rosa L Parks Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. Free WiFi & parking
1016 18th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee 37212
More space. Less contact. Modern design. Skip the check-in desk and enjoy keyless entry to your tech-enabled suite — with three times the size of a typical hotel room, full kitchen, washer and dryer, smart TV, and high-speed internet. All with a 24-hour digital concierge
Nashville, Tennessee 37219
506 Lofts offers accommodation with air conditioning and free WiFi. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and shower. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge are also offered in the kitchen, as well as a kettle.
112 South 11th Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37206
Our friendly, high energy atmosphere, 25 beer tap wall, daily 2 for 1 drink specials, and mouth-watering wings may be why we've been voted one of the Best Sports Bars in Nashville. So whether you come to make some new friends, or bring some of your own; get ready to cheer!
If you want to get your game on, Beyond the Edge offers dartboards, billiards, Golden Tee, and Buzztime trivia every day!
1105 Fatherland St, Nashville, TN 37206, United States
Upbeat gay bar & dance club with DJs, karaoke nights & other events
1517 Church Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Cocktails & delicious pub food are served at this lively, gay lounge in Nashville with pool tables, a dance floor, streaming music videos, and a well-known Show tunes Sunday!
1501 Ensley Blvd, Nashville, Tennessee 37210
TRAX is a neighborhood gay bar that welcomes ALL!, with rgular drag show nights, a Friendly and a fun place to be!
1519 Church St, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Voted Nashville's Best Place to Dance since 2005, Play offers Sensational Drag Shows, Weekly Special Guests, and a World-class Dance Floor with our roster of Resident DJ's!
1707 Church Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Canvas was established October of 2010. Canvas is a welcoming and vibrant bar/eatery/dance club for Nashville’s Queer Communtinity and Allies. Featuring weekly events, Canvas boasts the strongest drinks in town and the best staff around.
237 Hermitage Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37210
Here you will find a friendly bar staff offering up superb cocktails and cold beer.
Offering live entertainment, big screen TV's, over 2500 Sq. Ft of patio space with a bar, Drag Shows, game nights and more
1400 Woodland Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37206
Whether you're here to enjoy one of our signature cocktails, listen to our staggeringly talented live music, sing karaoke, flex your brain at trivia, relax on the patio, dance, hang out with friends, celebrate a special occasion, throw darts, enjoy a meal or just to walk on the wild side, we're sure you'll have a great experience.
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We have chosen hotels in Nashville that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
The Hermitage Hotel
5 Star – Central Location
- 5 Star – Restaurant, Private Parking, Fitness Centre
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Free WiFi, 24-hour front desk
- Offers luxurious accommodation with a restaurant, private parking, fitness center, bar, and concierge service.
The Westin Nashville
4 Star, Luxury
- 4 Star – Spa Centre, Indoor Swimming Pool
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, iPod docking station
- Features a spa, sauna, fitness center, indoor pool, restaurants, rooms with modern amenities and keyless entry.
Fairlane Hotel
4 Star – Great Amenities
- 4 Star – Retro-Modern Style Guest Rooms
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, floor-to-ceiling windows
- Boutique hotel with retro-modern style rooms, city views, on-site restaurant, and coffee shop.
Hyatt House
3 Star – Perfect Location
- 3 Star – Outdoor Pool, Fitness Centre
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Air-conditioned, free WiFi, flat-screen TV
- Offers restaurant, seasonal outdoor pool, fitness center, bar, rooms with free WiFi, and private parking.
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