Phoenix Pride Festival 2024

Phoenix Pride Festival 2024

Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade has been celebrated in the city for more than 40 years and attracts over 40,000 visitors during the two day celebration.

• Visiting Phoenix for Pride? Check out the RISE Hotel Phoenix, an adults only hotel with a cool vibe, great rooms and “fabulous” rating.

Phoenix Pride Festival

• Awaiting dates –  Steel Indian Park, from Noon to 9pm – The Phoenix Pride festival features over 150 entertainment performances on 6 stages and over 300 Exhibitors showcasing a huge variety of food options, shopping opportunities, and community resources.
• Activities include, Craft cocktails, local food trucks and live shows with a Dance pavilion, Main stage and Latin stage performances, an Erotic World tent: a free, 18-and-older venue with adult product retailers, exotic dancers and fetish demonstrations.
• 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.

Pride Parade

• Sunday – Awaiting Dates –  Begins at 3rd St & Thomas at 10 am – With over 15,000 spectators, the Parade features Grand Marshals, local luminaries, music, and fun along the 3rd Street route from Thomas to Indian School.
• The Parade concludes at Steele Indian School Park, the home of the Phoenix Pride Festival.
• Enjoy the best Parade after-parties in the bars. Stay close to best events at Embassy Suites, featuring an indoor pool, gym and highly-rated breakfasts.

Phoenix Pride 2024 concerts

• Live entertainment will take place all weekend on two stages.
• Main stage and Latin stage: Awaiting lineup

Circuit Parties and Tea Dance

• Sun – Awaiting dates – Celebrate Phoenix Pride Sunday at the  Epic CommuniTea Dance and dance all afternoon at Kobalt Bar.

Phoenix Gay Scene

• Phoenix is home to the biggest gay community in Arizona and is the sixth largest in the USA with world class attractions and incredible outdoor adventures.
• The Melrose District of Central Phoenix is where you will find the city’s de facto gayborhood and has been growing in recent years with most of the gay businesses concentrated between 7th Ave and 7th Street and Indian School and Camelback Mountain roads.

Melrose District: The artistic heart of Phoenix’s LGBTQ+ scene, Melrose has a blend of vintage charm and modern vibes, all wrapped up in rainbow hues.

• Charlie’s: Picture it – the 1980s. Bright lights, fantastic drag, and the beat of dance music. Decades later, Charlie’s still shines as Melrose’s crown jewel, with endless dancing inside and breezy cocktails on the patio. No more long lines, honey! With extra bars outside, your next drink is just a shimmy away.
• Stacy’s at Melrose: Dive into an old-world cathedral, but with a sprinkle of queer magic. At Stacy’s, you can soak in the local art, cheer on fabulous drag queens, or let loose at their unforgettable carnivals.
• Pat O’s Bunkhouse Saloon: A tribute to the iconic Pat Olivo, this joint screams camaraderie. Be it darts or poker, or just a simple cocktail chatter on the patio, Pat O’s is where memories are made.
• The Rock: Fasten your seatbelts! With exhilarating drag acts, addictive bingo nights, and thrice-weekly karaoke, The Rock promises a rollercoaster of fun. And with those $3 drink specials? You’ll be serenading the crowd before you know it.

Old Town Scottsdale: Where tradition meets today. Old Town Scottsdale combines pedestrian-friendly streets with world class art galleries, museums, restaurants and retail shops

• BS West: Forget the ordinary; embrace the extraordinary! Located in the vibrant heart of Scottsdale, BS West promises everything from sassy toga parties to the sassiest drag bingo in town.

Midtown: The city’s beating heart, Midtown offers a medley of art, culture, shopping, and electrifying nightlife.

• Cruisin’7th: Thirsty for some weekend fun? Dive into Cruisin’7th’s iconic happy hours. And if a flock of hunks is what you’re after, their hunk happy hour is your Saturday treat!
• Bar1: Elegance meets mischief. Sip on their crafty cocktails and enjoy the chic ambiance. Bring along your furry friend to their doggy patio and make it a date.

Park Central: The nexus of sophistication, Park Central, a former shopping complex has been completely revitalized with modern new urban spaces,  revived neighborhoods, restaurants and bars.

• Kobalt Bar: A contemporary haven for the community since ’06. From trivia madness to tempting pizza specials, Kobalt Bar has it all. And let’s not forget the legendary 4Some Revue!

Where to stay in Phoenix

Stay in the Ahlambra district, close to all the bars and clubs. The following hotels are highly-rated by our readers:

ARRIVE Phoenix,   Westin Phoenix,   The Grand Canyon   Cambria Hotel