Silicon Valley Pride
San Jose California 2026

Silicon Valley Pride San Jose 2026

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 for a week, while the major celebrations take place on the final Saturday and Sunday.

• 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

• Next Edition: Awaiting dates, typically  Friday to Sunday.
• 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 and Day Festival

• Saturday – Events kick off with a night festival from 6 pm to 11 pm on Saturday
• Two stages will provide different types of entertainment including DJs and live performances.
• Sunday – On Sunday events frum from midday to  6 pm.

Main parade

• Sunday – 10:30 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 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