Event Dates
From: Friday, May 1, 2026
To: Friday, May 1, 2026
Rise is the official pool party, brought to you by the Purple Foundation & held during the Purple Party, Dallas Pride.
Rise is the official pool party, brought to you by the Purple Foundation and held during the Purple Party, Dallas Pride, and special weekends.
- Stay close to the pool party at The Thompson Dallas, rated “Superb” by guests, featuring city views and chic rooms with rainfall showers and high-end amenities.
The Party
- Next Edition: Friday 1st May 2026, 1 pm to 6 pm.
- The ultimate Dallas Pool party returns to Dallas as part of The Purple Party. Events are held on Friday, Saturday (SHINE) and Sunday (REVIVAL).
- The party kicks off at 1 pm at Dallas Marriott Suites, Market Centre.
- Dance with the hottest Texans and enjoy several surprises on the day, including the sexy Purple Party GoGos.
- Don’t want the pool party to end? Stay at the historic Joule Hotel, complete with an epic rooftop pool right in the heart of the city.
The Venue
- 2026 Venue to be confirmed.
- Rise Pool Party Dallas is at the Dallas Marriott Suites
- The hotel features spacious rooms, fitness centre, hot tub, and of course a large outdoor pool.
- The Hotel is a 7-minute drive from the gay district of Oak Lawn in Uptown Dallas.
Gay Dallas
- Gay Dallas Oak Lawn & Cedar Springs – Often also referred to as “The Strip”, Oak Lawn is located a few miles north of downtown Dallas. It is known for being a trendy, LGBTQ-friendly neighborhood that offers many different coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and more. There are some great hotels in the uptown district, close to the strip.
Recommended Hotels in Dallas
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the parties and gay bars:
Hotel Crescent Court, Rosewood Mansion, Warwick Melrose Hotel, Hotel ZaZa
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Stoneleigh is a Meridien luxury art
deco hotel, located close to the gay bars
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Texans are proud to say that everything is bigger in the Lone Star State. One visit to “The Strip,” the center of gay life along Cedar Springs Road, and you will see what we mean. The nightlife venues are gargantuan! Every place has at least one outdoor patio.
Address: 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Address: 3015 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Address: 2927 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Address: 2332 Leonard St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Address: 4026 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Address: 2914 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Address: 2400 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Address: 4011 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Address: 4006 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Address: 5025 Bowser Ave, Dallas, TX 75209, USA
Address: 3923 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Address: 4350 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Address: 2506 Knight St, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Address: 4207 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Address: 2615 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Address: 3900 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Address: 3912 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Address: 3911 Cedar Springs Rd Floor 2, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Address: 3911 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Address: 3014 Throckmorton St, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Address: 2213 Butler St, Dallas, TX 75235, USA
Address: 3903 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Address: 2514 Hudnall St, Dallas, TX 75235, USA
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