Rio Gay Pride 2023

Rio Gay Pride 2023 Paradise Pride… by the beach in Copacabana!

Rio Gay Pride or Orgulho LGBT Rio as it is know in Brazil, is promoted by Rio-based Grupo Arco-Íris de Conscientização Homossexual, or the Rainbow Group for Homosexual Awareness, a non-governmental organization whose mission is to join people committed to advancing awareness of diversity and to help build a world without sexual prejudice and discrimination.

• Rio central hotels should be booked well in advance. Stay at the Emiliano Rio, a boutique hotel in the heart of Copacabana with spacious suites and rooms, high end amenities and perfect location for exploring the best of Rio.

Rio Pride Parade – Orgulho LGBT Rio

• Awaiting dates for the 2023 edition – In the Rio de Janeiro LBGT Pride Parade, “trios elétricos”, or sound-wired trucks, make their way along the Copacabana beach while people party and dance on and around them.
• Visitors gather from 12 noon at Copacabana’s Posto 5, on the south side of the beach, near Ipanema. The walk continues along Avenida Atlântica , the leisure area lane, from Posto 5 , towards Posto 2 ( Praça do Lido ). Roads are closed from 11:55 pm on Saturday.
• Don’t miss the parade pre-party. Arrive early and enjoy live shows and performances featuring DJ’s, and Drag Queens and their carnival-like outfits, music concerts and much more.Arrive early and enjoy the beach while warming up.
• The parade is 1,3 miles long (2,1 kms.) taking in most of Copacabana Beach. So, take the opportunity to get a tan while partying.
• For great views stay at the Rio Othon Palace with a beautiful rooftop pool and located just steps from the beach.

Rio Pride Street Parties & Gay Bars

• Rio hosts several block parties “bloqueos” and pride themed circuit events during the week leading up to the pride parade.  Awaiting program for 2023.
• For a more relaxed stay in Rio, consider Ipanema. The Arena Ipanema is rated “Excellent” by guests just metres from the beach, with excellent dining options, spacious rooms and rooftop infinity pool.

Enjoy daily street parties and smaller parades each day, and every gay bar and club has a different party each night.

• Boate 1140 LGBT dance club with full bar & an array of events on stage including samba, pop & drag queen shows.
• Galeria Cafe  – Every Friday, Galeria packs in the young hotties and a few of their straight female BFFs. Music ranges from “flashbacks” to the ’80s, and 90’s to pop divas of today like Rihanna.
• Boate La Cueva – The oldest remaining gay bar in Rio de Janeiro is worth visiting if you are staying in Copacabana.
• Pink Flamingo –  Popular gay bar open seven days a week and each night has a little something different: DJs, stripper contests, Scruff-app nights, funk music parties, and more.
• Several circuit parties and large events are typically held during Carnival. As soon as they are confirmed, we will add them. Note that large clubs such as The Week and the BITCH parties are no longer open or hosting events.

Recommended Hotels in Rio

The following Rio hotels are all close to the fun that is Rio

Orla Copacabana Hotel,    Rio Othon Palace,    Atlantis Copacabana Hotel,    Hotel Fasano