LGBTQ+ Pride Month is celebrated each June across the country, but you’ll find the Pride vibes in Las Vegas all throughout the year. With friendly hospitality, a laid-back mentality and plenty of LGBTQ+ events, of course, the destination offers an inclusive environment that’s always ready for a (Pride) party.
LGBTQ+ Entertainment & Nightlife in Las Vegas
LGBTQ+ special events and soirées only add to the vibrancy of the local bar scene. Lounges and nightclubs—close to both the Strip and downtown—routinely offer drink specials, themed events, live performances and more.
Just a couple blocks from the Strip is the Fruit Loop, an endearing local term for the neighborhood home to many of Las Vegas’ LGBTQ+ bars and nightclubs. The legendary Gipsy is open again after emerging anew in a stylish space right where the nightclub used to be for so many years. It continues a tradition of fantastic entertainment with performances from RuPaul’s Drag Race queens, cirque-themed events with performers and more. Also nearby are Piranha Nightclub, where you can dance the night away; and Quadz, a billiards bar with daily drink specials and fun weekly events like Cowboy Bingo.
Just off the north end of the Strip you’ll find Fun Hog Ranch, a casual hangout that routinely partners with community organizations for fun, themed nights. Right next door is Flex Cocktail Lounge, where friendly bartenders sling drinks during weekly happenings like karaoke and live productions.
Nearby, The Garage offers patio seating perfectly suited for the destination’s 320+ days of ideal weather. Enjoy a beer and a bite, as the auto shop-themed watering hole has a full kitchen serving bar food favorites.
Queen Las Vegas is the only LGBTQ+ restaurant, bar and nightclub on the Las Vegas Strip. The venue features karaoke, RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing parties and drag queen performances throughout the week, including a Drag Party Brunch on the weekends.
Drag performances take place at venues across Las Vegas, which also boasts two drag production shows at two of the destination’s world-class resorts. Just off the Strip at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas you can watch Frank Marino’s Divas, Drag & Drinks—featuring the legendary diva alongside drag celebrity impersonators. You can watch some well-known queens take the stage at Flamingo Las Vegas, where RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! continues to entertain after celebrating its 700th show!
Annual LGBTQ+ Events in Las Vegas
August now brings the House of Vegas Pride Festival, an urban Pride event celebrating LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment. Several events complete the extravaganza, including pool parties, nightlife events, and the House of Frequency Music Conference and Festival. Also on the agenda is a career and wellness fair and a basketball tournament.
The yearly Las Vegas PRIDE celebration takes place each year during October’s National Coming Out Day weekend. The party kicks off with the Las Vegas PRIDE Parade downtown on Fourth Street featuring colorful floats, stylish drag queens, exciting entertainment and thousands of festively dressed spectators. The revelry continues each year with the Las Vegas PRIDE Festival, a community event featuring live entertainment, vendors and more. Several events at LGBTQ+ bars and lounges complement the yearly happening—stay tuned for more details!
The winter season also offers LGBTQ+ visitors something special to look forward to, as the Sin City Classic is held every January in Las Vegas. Billed as the largest annual LGBTQ+ sporting event in the world, the weekend of competition attracts over 8,000 athletes competing in 24 different sports. It also features social events and unofficial after-parties at many of Las Vegas’ most popular LGBTQ+ nightspots.
Stay at These LGBTQ+ Friendly Hotels
Many major resorts in Las Vegas are consistently praised for their contributions to the LGBTQ+ community, whether it’s earning top marks on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index or partnering with organizations to host LGBTQ+ events. Caesars Palace, MGM Grand Hotel and Casino and Wynn Las Vegas are among the many options to consider—though you’ll feel comfortable just about anywhere in the destination.
Seal the Deal in Las Vegas
Want to get married during Pride Month in the Wedding Capital of the World? The destination boasts countless varied options for wedding ceremonies and reception spaces—even if you’re on a time crunch during a quick getaway!
One such venue is the Gay Chapel of Las Vegas, which features traditional and themed ceremonies with many packages to choose from. Vegas also offers several community-minded vendors suited for your special day, with several recognized by the Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Nevada.
For even more ideas of how to do Pride Month in Las Vegas, here’s our LGBTQ+ Getaway Guide. And before you arrive, check out the latest restaurants to dine at while you’re here!