Event Dates
From: Monday, August 21, 2023
To: Sunday, August 27, 2023
Celebrate pride in Silicon Valley as San Jose is covered in a sea of rainbows for an end of Summer event
Celebrate pride in Silicon Valley as San Jose is covered in a sea of rainbows for an end of Summer event. The Pride week runs from August 21st to 25th. The Parade and Festival run from the 25th to the 27th.
- Visiting San Jose? Stay close to all the pride events at the “Exceptional” rated WhyHotel by Placemakr, featuring spacious suites with high-end amenities, modern gym and excellent location.
The Pride Village
- August 26th and 27th – Each year in late August, Silicon Valley Pride takes over the Plaza de César Chávez Park in downtown San Jose to celebrate pride for two days of fun in the sun.
- The park is located near The Tech Interactive Museum and the illustrious San Jose Museum of Art and features an open air theater.
- Check out the top hotels closest to the gay pride events.
Night Festival
- August 26th – Events kick off with a night festival from 6 pm to 11 pm. Two stages will provide different types of entertainment including DJs and live performances.
Main parade
- August 27th – 10:00 am The parade leaves along Market Street starting at Julian Street and ending at the main entrance of the festival. Festival grounds open once again after the parade ends at 12:00 noon to the excitement of dance performers, talented artists, and the music of live bands.
- The festival features two stages: the main stage and a second stage; Family Garden (family-friendly area); Hey Girl Area and Stage (area celebrating our queer women and femme-identified community members); Live Visual Art Exhibitions; Cocktail Lounge; and an array of vendors including food trucks and many more.
- Stay in downtown, just a 5 minute drive from all the gay bars and clubs in The Alameda district. The AC Hotel by Marriott is a readers choice with great rooms and modern decor.
Gay San Jose
San Jose is more than a world center for the software industry south of San Francisco; there’s plenty of gay social life here in Silicon Alley too. With a Subtropical Mediterranean climate San Jose has over 300 days of sunshine per year.
The Alameda is the historic LGBTQ+ District in San Jose. Splash, Mac’s Club and Renegades are San Jose’s popular LGBTQ+ clubs often featuring drag shows, theme nights and DJ events.
- Splash – Gay nightclub with 2 levels for dancing, a rooftop smoking patio & weekly events.
- Mac’s Club – Casual neighborhood bar favored by a mostly gay clientele for its easygoing vibe & patio seating.
- Renegades – Lively gay bar for cocktails & bar snacks, plus a pool table, dart machine, pinball & a patio.
Hotels in San Jose
The following popular hotels are close to all the city’s gay bars and the pride celebrations. They are highly-rated by our readers:
The Fairmont, The Westin, Hotel De Anza, AC Hotel by Marriott
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Boasting a fitness centre and free WiFi, East Campus Condos by Barsala is situated in the centre of San Jose. All units here feature a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Located downtown, the Westin San Jose offers a gym, an authentic Italian restaurant and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi are featured. Modern decor and a flat-screen TV is in every room at The Westin San Jose. Each is classically decorated with modern decor and contemporary furnishings.
This classic hotel is in downtown San Jose, which features shopping and dining. The property features a multilingual front and tour desk. The hotel provides rooms service for each meal. Hotel De Anza, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel rooms include 1 flat-screen TV and a refrigerator and a work desk.
AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Downtown features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in San Jose. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available on site.
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This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, a restaurant, and an outdoor pool. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a coffee shop/café. All 510 rooms feature comforts like pillowtop beds and pillow menus, refrigerators and coffee makers. WiFi and wired Internet, flat-screen TVs with cable channels.
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