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Celebrate Phoenix Pride Sunday with an Epic Tea Dance and dance all afternoon.
Celebrate Phoenix Pride Sunday with an Epic Tea Dance and dance all afternoon with international guest DJs and sexy guys.
- Stay close to the after party at The Embassy Suites Downtown North, rated “Fabulous” by guests featuring spacious rooms, friendly service and excellent location.
Next – Pride Edition
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates, typically Sunday – From 2 pm to 9.30 pm with guest DJs.
- Dance all afternoon and evening at the Annual Communi-Tea Dance Block Party of Phoenix Pride Weekend.
- The event runs on the Sunday of the weekend pride celebrations as part of the Block Party hosted by Kobalt Bar, immediately after the parade.
- This Tea Dance is going to get you dancing! With specialty cocktails and fabulous music, you'll want to bring your dancing shoes.
- Celebrate, drink, have fun and dance with your chosen family, sexy new friends, hot dancers and celebrity guests.
- Stay at the AC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore, rated “Wonderful” by guests, complete with an outdoor swimming pool, designer rooms and superb amenities, located on East Camelback Road, 10-minutes from the pride celebrations.
The Venue
- Heritage Square Park sits in Downtown Phoenix and is one of the city’s oldest historic blocks, surrounded by restored Victorian houses and shaded lawns that host many community festivals.
- During Rainbows Festival the Main Stage is set up in the park, turning the square into a lively open-air dance floor.
- Stay close to the festival at the FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel – Contemporary art hotel in Downtown Phoenix with rotating gallery exhibitions, bold modern rooms and a rooftop pool. Popular with creative travellers and Pride visitors looking for something different from the standard convention hotels.
Getting There
- From the main nightlife areas around Melrose and central Phoenix, rideshare or taxi is the easiest option and takes about 10-15 minutes.
- The Valley Metro Rail stops nearby at the 3rd St/Washington or 3rd St/Jefferson stations, both around a 5-minute walk from the park.
- If you are staying Downtown, it’s an easy walk from hotels near the convention center or Roosevelt Row.
Other Editions – Rainbows Festival
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates, typically Sunday in March – Phoenix Pride Rainbows Festival Edition.
- Phoenix Pride Rainbows Festival outdoor party with international DJ Danny Verde bringing uplifting house beats to the Main Stage at Heritage Square Park.
- Expect high-energy dancers, a relaxed daytime crowd, and a friendly mix of locals and visitors gathering for one of the festival’s signature community events.
- FREE entry, open to all ages. 12pm-6pm.
The Venue
- Kobalt Bar – Happy hours & regular theme nights from karaoke to trivia keep this gay bar hopping.
- Located in midtown Phoenix, at mid-century modern Park Central Mall, it is known for its award-winning karaoke nights and cutting-edge Drag Shows.
- Park Central is a contemporary, buzzing district offering a dash of everything, something for all tastes.
- The venue is a 20-minute drive from the parade in Melrose.
Gay Phoenix
- Melrose District, affectionately known as the “Gayborhood,” is the pulsating heart of the city's LGBTQ+ community.
- Strut down Seventh Avenue between Indian School and Camelback Road, and you'll discover bars, chic boutiques, and eclectic eateries.
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