Event Dates
From: Saturday, October 15, 2022
To: Sunday, October 16, 2022
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. If you are looking for a great place to stay, check out the RISE Hotel Phoenix, an adults only hotel with a cool vibe, great rooms and fabulous rating.
Phoenix Pride Festival
October 15th and 16th , 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
- Craft cocktails, local food trucks and live shows.
- Main stage and Latin stage performances.
- Kids space (noon-5 p.m.): bounce house, photo booth, music and crafts for children 12 and younger.
- Dance pavilion.
- Arts expo featuring local artisans in a variety of mediums.
- Exhibitor marketplace.
- Health and wellness marketplace: free on-site COVID-19 testing and vaccinations for eligible attendees.
- Erotic World tent: a free, 18-and-older venue with adult product retailers, exotic dancers and fetish demonstrations.
Pride Parade
October 16th, Begins at 3rd St & Thomas at 10pm
- With over 15,000 spectators, the Parade features our 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.
Phoenix Pride 2022 concerts
Live entertainment will take place all weekend on two stages. Awaiting final schedule.
Miss and Mister Phoenix Pride Pageant
The Miss and Mister Phoenix Pride Pageant is a community event supported by local community bars and numerous community entertainers. As a recipient of the title Miss or Mister Phoenix Pride, the winners will become the faces of the Phoenix Pride organization during their reign.
The post-parade party is held at the Steele Indian School Park from noon to 9pm and will feature the Circle K Festival Main stage with international DJs, drag acts and liver performances.
Phoenix Gay Scene
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. Stay in the Ahlambra district, close to all the action.
The city 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.
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
ARRIVE Phoenix, Westin Phoenix, The Grand Canyon Cambria Hotel
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
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RISE Uptown in Phoenix provides adults-only accommodation with a bar and a terrace. With a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site. All rooms at RISE Uptown are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels.
It features on-site dining, an outdoor pool and a gym. Floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the city are provided in each room at The Westin Phoenix Downtown. Rooms are traditionally styled with warm colors and include a seating area with a cable TV. Also offered are designer bath amenities and bathrobes.
this 4-start hotel features an outdoor pool, outdoor rooftop garden and on-site dining. A 32-inch flat-screen TV with in-room movies and a coffee maker are standard in every room. The modern rooms are decorated in neutral colors. A well-equipped fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Well set in the centre of Phoenix, Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and a fitness centre. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and luggage storage for guests.
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This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite. All 105 rooms feature thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers, plus free WiFi and TVs with cable channels.
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a restaurant, and an outdoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café are onsite. All 693 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers, plus iPod docks and flat-screen TVs with cable channel
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café, a snack bar/deli, and valet parking. All 238 rooms offer flat-screen TVs, coffee makers, and hair dryers. Safes, ironing boards
An outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a spa tub are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. All rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves, plus free WiFi