Brush off those winter blues on the slopes of Aspen, Stowe, Whistler and Arosa, as gay Ski Week Season kicks into full gear on and off-piste!
Those seeking something a little warmer should consider coming out of hibernation for the annual Beef Dip bear week in Puerto Vallarta; or head “down under” and visit of the world’s most top 10 cities as Melbourne celebrates its unique style of pride with Midsumma.
Finally, Leather lovers should make their way to the most charming of European capitals, Dublin, as the annual Dublin Leather Pride rolls into town.
January
Gay Ski Weeks are very popular in January, including Aspen Gay Ski Week. Puerto Vallarta is buzzing with the Beef Dip Bears Event and Puerto Rico celebrates the most amazing street party during the San Sebastian Festival
February
February is typically the start of Carnival Season. Sitges in Spain is one of the top 10 carnivals in the world while Cologne reigns supreme in Germany. In the US, Galveston is home to one of the countries top Mardi Gras Celebrations. Meanwhile Sydney is the pace to be to celebrate pride in the sun!
March
In March gay visitors descend upon Miami for the annual Spring Break featuring the world’s top DJs, pool parties and circuit events. Palm Springs hosts the popular Dress Red Party while Alice Springs is taken over by drag queens, how fab! Meanwhile those looking for a sunny Pride escape should head to Tampa one of the first gay pride celebrations.
April
Cherry Weekend in Washington is one of April’s biggest events in the USA. Rubber lovers unite in San Diego for the West Coast Rubber while bears gather for a long weekend of fun in Sitges! Berlin hosts the annual Easter Leather Fetish event while the temperatures sizzle in Puerto Vallarta for the Sunland Circuit Event. And for 2022, only, Rio leads the world with an amazing celebration of Carnival.
May
In March Darklands, the biggest fetish event in Europe transforms Antwerp into a festival of fun and debauchery. These 10 Memorial Day Weekend Events kick off the gay summer season in the US from Pensacola to Palm Springs. Meanwhile Puerto Vallarta becomes Mexico’s gay capital for 7 days of amazing events, parades and parties during the resort’s annual parade. Maspalomas is the European epicentre of all things gay during Pride in Gran Canaria.
June
Texas is the place to celebrate pride this Summer with wide open spaces and great block parties and events in Denver, Houston and San Antonio. The Vegas Gay Pool Party returns to the Luxor hotel to tempt you. And while San Francisco Pride parade is postponed, a pride festival is still going ahead and the city will still host some of the world’s biggest circuit parties, from Sanctuary to Luna Park.
July
Madrid Gay pride is one of the top 3 pride parades in the world. The entire city transforms into a party zone for 7 days and nights in July. The US celebrates the 4th of July with some signature summer parties include the Pines Party on Fire Island and Independence in PTown. Meanwhile San Diego hosts some of the most epic circuit events during their pride celebrations.
August
At the height of Summer, August is one of the busiest months of the year for gay events. Mykonos is host to the Xlsior circuit festival; think buff boys and beach parties. In the US, New Orleans is party central for Southern Decadence and the annual carnival celebrations bring thousands to Provincetown. Chicago is home to the Market Days outdoor festival while Torremolinos hosts the Mad Beach bear event.
September
5000+ bears descend upon Sitges in Barcelona for what is arguably the biggest bear event in Europe. Meanwhile the gay tent at the Munich Oktoberfest is one of the most popular! Those in the US can celebrate the Oktoberfest in Cincinnati, the biggest beer fest outside of Germany. Miami is host to a late Pride this year and Detroit sees the return of the classic Motorball Circuit event.
October
Halloween, or Gay Christmas, is the perfect time to dress up and party. Los Angeles is host to some epic costume events while the Dallas block party is certainly a night you will not forget. Europe celebrates the hottest fetish week, literally on the beach in Maspalomas. The White Party in Palm Springs is a little later than normal this year, while Atlanta Pride makes for a great great Autumn escape.
November
November is a great time to top up your suntan and catch a winter pride event. Maspalomas, Buenos Aires and Palm Springs all host great pride events in November. Other circuit events to watch out for include the Mystiko event in beautiful Tulum and the Thanksgiving festivities in Puerto Vallarta. This year Fort Lauderdale Pride is later than usual and Taipei Pride is set to become the biggest gay event in Asia.
December
Christmas is one of our favourite times of year. Europe is home to some stunning Christmas Markets across the country from Munich to Frankfurt. In the US, don’t miss the popular speedo runs in Boston and Atlanta. End of year celebrations are high on everyone’s agenda and the biggest gay circuit parties take place in Madrid and Bangkok not to mention the colorful Shoe Drop in Key West.
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