Event Dates
From: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
To: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Puerto Vallarta Gay Pride celebrations featuring cultural events, parades, pool parties and a host of other activities.
Vallarta Pride is a week-long annual pride event. It has become one of the leading pride celebrations in Latin America. Events include arts and cultural events, concerts, films, beach parties and a lot of fun outdoor performances to show the world the fabulous diversity of Puerto Vallarta.
Vallarta Pride was created to showcase all the unique elements that have made the resort town one of the top destinations for the international gay community.
Where to stay for PV Pride?
Stay in the Romantic zone, the heart of gay life in Puerto Vallarta, home to the best bars, beach clubs and restaurants.
- Grand Miramar – Luxury suites and superb facilities. Less than 1km from the centre.
- Olas Altas Suites – Perfect location, great suites and friendly service. 600 metres from the centre.
- Casa Isabel – 4 Star boutique hotel, large rooms and beach views. 700 metres from the centre.
The Pride Parties
- Events kick off with a opening parties across all of the resort’s main gay bars and clubs together with The Pride Week at Mantamar Beach Club from the 22nd to the 26th of May, 2024. The beach club is situated along the famed Los Muertos gay beach in charming Zona Romantica. Live acts will perform at the Eden Club, The Mantamar and at The Top Bar over 5 days.
- The Top Bar typically hosts The Pink Dinner on opening night with live DJ, fireworks, a four course dinner and the “Pride Vanguard Award” presented by the Vallarta Pride Committee.
- Industry Night Club will host Puerto Vallarta’s Circuit Pride Festival over 4 nights, from the 23rd to the 27th of May, 2024.
- Guapo Parties RAW nights, a series of late night after parties, continue the celebration after the nightclubs have closed on the final Friday and Sunday of the pride celebrations.
- Stay just steps from the club nights and close to the beach in your own luxury condo or stay at the charming Hotel casa Nicole, with an exceptional rating.
Bear Pride
- May 24th to 26th, 2024 – Bearadise, Puerto Vallarta’s hottest bear party orgniser presents a week-long series of pool parties in Casa Cupula, bear beach excurisions and fun furry fetish nights in NOX Bar with the hottest “bearlebrities” and porn stars during Bear Pride Puerto Vallarta.
- Events include two pool parties at Casa Cupula, a beach day and two night parties at Nox.
The Pink Dinner & After Party
- Wednesday, May 22nd – Multiple Venues from 7.30 pm – Pink Dinner Official opening event for Puerto Vallarta Pride featuring a gourmet meal at Eden Rooftop restaurant followed by an after party at One Six One restaurant.
The Main Parade
- To be confirmed – Typically Thursday, May 23rd, 2024, starts at 4 pm ends at 7 pm – Join the Vallarta Pride Parade which takes place from Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 999, Zona Hotelera, Las Glorias, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
- The parade makes its way down the Malecon and into the Zona Romantica!
- Stay at Vallarta Shores on Los Muertos Beach with great views, sky suits and luxurious amenities.
Vallarta Pride Block Party
- Thursday, May 23rd, 2024, at 2 pm to 2 am – For 2024, the Puerto Vallarta Pride Block Party takes over even more space.
- The party features Two stages with different acts, vendors, performances and world class celebrities for a night to remember.
- Puerto Vallarta Pride block party runs from the afternoon, right up to the start of the parade, and after until 2am in the morning.
- The block party is held on Lazaro Cardenas street, in the heart of the Zona Romantica.
Drag Derby
- Saturday, May 25th, 5 pm-8:30 pm – The Annual Pulpito Drag Derby takes place on Pupito Street & Olas Altas (In front of Swedes Restaurant).
- Calle Pulpito and the Pinnacle stairs transforms into a Drag Race Track and giant block-party featuring music, comedy, entertainment and another amazing (drag) race.
Gay Hotels in PV
- The iconic ocean-front Almar Hotel is known for its signature turquoise canvas lounge chairs that mark the gay section of the beach front. The popular beach-side resort is located in the gayborhood ‘Zona Rosa’ just a stone’s throw away from the entertainment of downtown Puerto Vallarta.
- The recently opened Almar Towers and Eden Pool Club, with stunning infinity views over the bay, are the perfect place to enjoy your Puerto Vallarta Pride escape.
- Condos are a more popular and flexible option, especially in the gay district.
Puerto Vallarta’s Gay Scene
With over 20 LGBT nightlife venues to enjoy, ranging from local watering holes to thumping super-clubs, the party never stops in PV. All of the gay bars are within walking distance of each other in the Romantic Zone in the heart of PV.
La Noche Bar, Mr Flamingo, Candy Bar, One Six One and many of the other gay bars will also host special events.
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Shores Beach Hotel is where our editors
stay when in Puerto Vallarta.
For further information and advice on
Puerto Vallarta Pride Facebook
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We have chosen hotels in Puerto Vallarta that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Offering a year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV. Some units include a seating area. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hair dryer. This hotel features free WiFi
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Certain rooms have a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and a stovetop. At Joint Coworking Hotel and Cowork rooms include bed linen and towels. Free WiFi is available
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi. The rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, a desk, air conditioning and cable channels. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with free toiletries. Some rooms have a sea view. At Hotel Amaca Puerto Vallarta – Adults Only you will find a 24-hour front desk, a terrace and a bar.
Vallarta Shores Condohotel, located on Puerto Vallarta’s Los Muertos Beach features one to four bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchen, flat-screen cable TV and a balcony overlooking the beach and Banderas Bay. The Sky Suites feature 3 bedrooms, a private pool and private chef service included in the rate. Also, these suites feature an open-air living room, dining area and an outdoor terrace.
Vallarta Pride 2018
Puerto Vallarta offers several gay-friendly neighbourhoods. The most prominent gay area in Puerto Vallarta is the Romantic Zone (also known as Old Town), the heart of the LGBTQ+ scene.
South of the Romantic Zone & home to the famous gay Almar hotel & condos with stunning views of the bay.
An upscale neighbourhood around a marina, offering luxury resorts, restaurants, and shopping options.