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CANADA – Crossing the border to the north takes you to one of the gay-friendliest countries in the world. What better place to celebrate than in a country that allows same-sex marriages and encourages diversity. Pride events are held throughout the year in Canada, so read on to find one to share your Pride... MORE |
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TAHITI & HER ISLANDS AND HAWAII – Would you prefer to share your Pride with someone special on an exotic beach? Take a look at your options in the South Pacific or enjoy the true meaning of the Aloha spirit by visiting the Hawaiian Islands... MORE |
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MEXICO – Crossing the border to the south takes you to the magical land of Mexico. Why not celebrate Pride in warmer weather, in a city such as Mexico City or on the beaches of Cancun. The time to share your pride while getting a tan is at the Cancun International Gay Festival held in May... MORE |
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EUROPE – In homage to those brave protesters in 1969 at the Stonewall on Christopher Street, many European Gay Pride Celebrations are referred to as Christopher Street Day. No matter what it’s called, Europe offers many opportunities to share in many different cultures while sharing your Pride at the same time... MORE |
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MAINLAND USA – Gay Pride is celebrated in thousands of cities throughout the USA. No matter where you live in the US, you can find a destination, near or far, to share your pride. Go coastal or stay inland, join in with an LGBT community large or small. Take your pick from many cities... MORE |
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CARIBBEAN – The festive San Juan, Puerto Rico parade is the center of the Caribbean Gay Pride Celebration. Several other very gay-friendly Islands are just a short hop away – good tans, good times, good weather and gay-friendly... MORE |
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The first gay pride parade in 1969, known as the March on Stonewall, started as a protest against discrimination and violence against gays in New York City. Today, gay pride parades and festivals are staged to demonstrate the pride the participants have in who they are, who their family and friends are and to remind the world that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people deserve the same rights as others, void of judgment and hate. These pride events have become annual celebrations and have grown to include thousands of gay and gay-friendly participants, in destinations all over the world. Most gay pride celebrations span from a few days to over a week and have taken on a festival environment, filled with dances, volunteer and social events and highly publicized parades.
We would like to invite you to join in the celebration this year somewhere in the world. While you are at it, take a vacation! Zipping off to Montreal, Los Angeles, Stockholm or Paris to attend a Pride Celebration is also a great way to really learn about the people of that destination. Take the opportunity to enjoy the destination before or after the celebration also – lay on the beach, tour the countryside, experience the nightlife or spend your time tasting the local cuisine.
Take a look at the Events Calendar on the website to find the Pride Celebrations in all of our destinations. Pick a destination or choose a date, either way get out there and share your PRIDE!
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RAINBOW FLAG – A major part of any Gay Pride Celebration, everywhere in the world is the presence of the Rainbow Flag, which has become synonymous with Gay Pride. Did you know that this flag was designed by Gilbert Baker and debuted at the 1978 San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Freedom Day Parade. . Its inspiration came from the black
civil rights and hippie movements. Also, Did you know that each color on the gay pride flag has a different meaning? Red for Life, Orange means Healing, Yellow is for the Sun, Green represents
Nature, Blue is an appeal for Harmony, and Violet represents Spirit. Now, come out and show your colors with Pride!
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