Event Dates
From: Saturday, December 12, 2026
To: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Celebrate the Christmas Season at one of Dallas’s most Iconic feel-good events.
Celebrate the Christmas Season at one of Dallas’s most Iconic “feel-good” events, The annual Teddy Bear Party.
- Are you visiting Dallas this December? Stay just a short tide to the party at the Guild Downtown, close to all the city’s downtown attractions and rated “Fabulous” by guests with modern rooms offering superb city views.
The Event
- Next Edition: Saturday 12th December 2026
- Dallas fundraiser, The Teddy Bear Party, has been raising funds for Cancer charities for almost two decades and helps raise funds each your through their annual gala event in December.
- Proceeds go to The Foundation for LGBTQIA+ Equality, Social Justice for All Communities & Defeating Cancer & life-threatening diseases.
- Guests are required to bring a 24″ teddy bear to the event along with the admission price. Bears will be donated to LGBTQ+ families battling cancer.
- Picture it, a club full of Teddy Bear Christmas Trees creating a unique festive atmosphere. Enjoy music by international guest DJs and sexy bar staff and support a worthy cause.
- Featuring legendary guest DJs, The Teddy Bear Party takes over The Echo Lounge & Music Hall Dallas from 8 pm to midnigh.
- Stay close to the gay bars and the party at The Hotel Za Za Dallas, rated “Excellent” by guests with spacious rooms, high-end amenities and superb guest service.
The Venue
- The Echo Lounge & Music Hall is at 1323 N Stemmons Freeway, in the Dallas Design District, close to Victory Park and the American Airlines Center.
- The venue is approximately 1.5 miles from the Cedar Springs gay district in Oak Lawn. Allow 5–10 minutes by Uber or Lyft, depending on traffic. Walking is possible, but the freeway approaches make it an unattractive late-night option.
- The converted industrial building covers 25,000 square feet and holds up to 1,000 guests. The main Music Hall features a large stage, open standing floor, two bars, high ceilings and an upper mezzanine overlooking the crowd.
- The complex includes the smaller Echo Lounge, used for VIP receptions and pre-show drinks, plus a large outdoor patio. The multi-level design offers good views from the mezzanine when the main floor becomes crowded.
- Rideshare is the easiest option from Oak Lawn.
Recommended Hotels in Dallas
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
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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Highlights of previous Teddy Bear Parties.
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