Event Dates
From: Thursday, November 23, 2023
To: Sunday, November 26, 2023
Celebrate America’s favourite holiday in San Diego at the annual GLOW Thanksgiving festival
Celebrate America’s favourite holiday in San Diego at the annual GLOW Thanksgiving festival.
Are you visiting San Diego for Thanksgiving? Stay at The Bristol, a boutique hotel located at the crossroads of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
The Parties
- Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend with the hottest guys in San Diego and beyond.
- Dance to the best beats by international circuit DJs over three days in some of San Diego’s top venues.
- Mix and mingle with the fittest, sexiest GoGos and enjoy world-class productions with great light and sound.
The Schedule
- Parties typically run from Thursday to Saturday and include, Abduction, Future Glow and Pixel.
- Events are held at Flicks, The Encore Event Centre and Spark Studios.
- Awaiting lineup and venue confirmation for the 2023 edition.
- Stay in Downtown San Diego, close to all the city’s top attractions and home to the best hotels. The Omni San Diego is rated “Fabulous” by guests with spacious rooms, high-end amenities and superb outdoor pool.
The Venues
- Flicks San Diego – Games, karaoke & more than 15,000 video clips create a fun & festive atmosphere at this gay bar.
- Encore Event Center – San Diego’s most unique venue, featuring multiple indoor and outdoor halls and world-class amenities.
- Spark Studio – Multipurpose events venue, film studio and private club located within the San Diego Encore Event.
- Note – Encore event centre is a 12-minute drive from the gay bars of Hillcrest.
Recommended Hotels
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Pendry San Diego, Gaslamp Plaza Suites, The Westin, Inn at the Park
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 hotels with the best rates.
Solamar Hotel is a Kimpton, a great
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For further information and advice on
Turn San Diego GLOW Website
The gay scene in San Diego is located mostly in the trendy Hillcrest neighborhood, just northeast of Balboa Park and a short drive or cab ride from downtown. Several others are in the districts just to the east of Hillcrest: University Heights and Normal Heights.
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We have chosen hotels in San Diego that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
Pendry San Diego features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar and offers free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and ticket service for guests. The hotel offers a à la carte or American breakfast.
The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter features a sundeck with outdoor games, spa services and a swimming pool. A 55-inch flat-screen TV each guestroom is furnished with a refrigerator and a coffee machine. A laptop safe and work desk are also provided. Eco-friendly LED and CFL lights along with solar shades
Gaslamp Plaza Suites is a historical, European-style hotel built in 1913. The original architectural design with marble walls and stairways is featured at Gaslamp Plaza Suites. Each stylish room at this hotel provides a seating area with a cable TV and a DVD player. Suites include a refrigerator, a coffee machine
This unique all-suite San Diego property is situated on the edge of Balboa Park West. It features a piano bar and elegant suites with kitchen facilities. Inn at the Park features traditional historic charm and spacious suites. Each suite includes clean white linens and a cable TV.
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