Puerto Rico Gay Pride 2023

Puerto Rico Gay Pride 2023

Puerto Rico Gay Pride takes place in the Island’s capital San Juan each year at the beginning of June. The event culminates in a colorful pride parade on the final Sunday of the festival.

• Visiting Puerto Rico for Pride? Stay at the O:Live Boutique Hotel Located in the exclusive Condado neighbourhood, featuring Mediterranean décor and stylish suites.

Gay Village Parties

• The bars along Avenida Condado in San Juan’s gay district hosts host parties and events throughout the week leading up to the Pride March.
• The city’s Santurce neighborhood is booming with restaurants and nightlife. Much of the Pride action is centered around La Placita where you can check out nightlife at the little bars that spill onto the plaza.
• Kweens: the biggest Gay LGBTQ dance club in Puerto Rico is the new kid on the block. (formerly Circo bar) close to the popular Santos Rooftop parties.
• The Coqui del Mar Guest House offers studios and fully furnished apartments with free Wi-Fi, free parking and a shared hot tub. It is one of the most popular gay-friendly hotels in the city.

The Pride Parade

• Sunday,  4th June 2023 – The main parade kicks off at Condado’s Parque del Indio, launching floats, bands, activists, and queens down Ashford Avenue.
• Find a spot along the route to see rainbow-colored floats, people on stilts and roller skates, go-go dancers, drag personalities, and more.
• Stay close to the parade route at the AC Hotel Condado with beautiful rooftop pool, spacious and stylish rooms and a warm gay friendly welcome.

The Pride Parties

• Sunday,  4th June 2023 – The parade ends at Parque del Tercer Milenio, complete with a big Pride stage rally and performances, organized by Colectivo Orgullo Arcoiris (the Rainbow Pride Collective).

Other Events

• Other events take place at Escambrón beachside park,where you’ll find an expansive green lawn surrounded by vendors and a massive stage for entertainment.
• The party doesn’t end after the parade on Sunday. The following week most people make the journey to Boquerón in the southwestern region for the Cabo Rojo Pride, a unique beach pride event featuring 3 days of parties, parades and live shows in one of the most idyllic locations in Puerto Rico.

Gay San Juan

Bars and clubs are spread out across different neighbourhoods in San Juan. We encourage you to explore each district as they offer different experiences, all worth visiting.

Hato Ray barrio is a popular district with  Local bars and younger guys

• Amigos del Jangueo – Local bar with dance area and pool table.
• El Cojo – Small local bar, popular dance floor.
• Pal Frente – Local bar, popular with those on a bar crawl.
• La Cantina – Popular gay karaoke bar, great prices.
• Chueca – Fabulous bar, popular with locals and tourists with delicious tapas.
• El Techo – Stylish rooftop bar – gay friendly.

Santsucre – the beating heart of late night parties

• Kweens – new super bar with great shows, light and sound.
• El Purgatorio – popular club and restaurant with local gay boys.
• SX, The Club – Gogos, dark room and strippers.
• Tia Marias – Longest running gay bars, chilled atmosphere.
• Zal Si Puedes – Drag bar, older clientele.

Take a look at our Insider San Juan guide for more detailed information on where to stay, play and party.

Trending Hotels in San Juan

The following San Juan hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the pride celebrations:

O:Live Boutique Hotel,    AC Hotel by Marriott,    Condado Ocean Club,   Coqui del Mar.