2025 LGBTQ Pride Guide

Pride Journeys is proud to present the 2025 LGBTQ Pride Guide, a comprehensive and ongoing list of events celebrating the LGBTQ community. This list contains not only Pride events, but also fundraisers, circuit parties and other large-scale events targeting LGBTQ individuals. To submit content for consideration, please email joey@pridejourneys.com

Oct 9-12– Reno, Nevada: Gay Days Reno: The leading LGBTQ vacation experience is coming to Reno this October! Head to the “Biggest Little City” to celebrate National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 at the Grand Sierra Resort. The week is packed with activities, including the finals of the International Gay Rodeo Association, Drag Bingo, and beyond. Travelers can also enjoy a variety of interactive activities on-property at Grand Sierra Resort, including axe throwing, bowling, an escape room, and more.

October 11 - Plano, TX: The North Texas Pride “COME AS YOU ARE” Festival is happening this October from 12-5pm. Experience family-friendly fun with great food, live entertainment, sponsor and vendor booths, and a chance to win a grand prize - all while supporting a local non-profit. You can upgrade to VIP access for a $25 donation and enjoy refreshments, beer, wine, and games at the Art Center of Plano from 12-4pm. Enjoy this vibrant celebration of community and pride!

October 24-26 – New Orleans, Louisiana: Halloween New Orleans: Prepare to ascend to the realm of gods and legends as HNO 2025 takes you on an epic odyssey through the myths of ancient times. Celebrating 42 years, this weekend of divine revelry and legendary entertainment is all in support of Project Lazarus, an assisted-living home for those with HIV/AIDS in New Orleans.

October 31-November 4- Eureka Springs, Arkansas: Diversity Weekend is a city-wide celebration where local businesses and organizations host a variety of diversity-themed events. From drag shows and meet-ups to advocacy events, workshops, and headliner performances, there’s something for everyone. Eureka Springs transforms into a hub of activity, embodying the diversity and spirit of Pride Parades but over a weekend-long festival. This event is our vibrant, inclusive celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride, set against the stunning backdrop of the Ozark Mountains during the beautiful autumn season.

November 6-9: Palm Springs, California: This year’s Greater Palm Springs Pride will take place from Nov. 6-9, where thousands of attendees will come together to celebrate. Visitors can explore the Pride Festival marketplace to enjoy live music, food trucks, and goods from over 100 artisan vendors. The festival will culminate with Pride’s largest event, the Pride Parade.

November 21-23: Tucson Pride – Arizona’s oldest pride event, Tucson Pride, is hosting its 48th pride event this fall. The 2025 event will fall later in the year than the usual September dates in the hopes of skipping out on the Arizona heat. This three-day event features a parade and festival complete with concerts, performances, pageants, food trucks, and more. 

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February 17 – New Orleans, Louisiana: Bourbon Street Awards: Held annually on Mardi Gras Day, it’s the biggest costume competition of the year! Head to the French Quarter to watch as drag queens delight in elaborate attire. Free to attend, you just need to arrive early for a good spot. The contest kicks off around noon on the corner of St. Ann and Dauphine streets. 

February 21 - Tucson Pride – Arizona’s oldest pride event, Tucson Pride, is hosting its 48th pride event this fall. The 2025 event will fall later in the year than the usual September dates in the hopes of skipping out on the Arizona heat. This three-day event features a parade and festival complete with concerts, performances, pageants, food trucks, and more. 

March 27-29 – New Orleans, Louisiana: Saints & Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival: A program of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival, SASFest has grown into an internationally-recognized event that brings together a who’s who of LGBTQ+ publishers, writers, and readers from throughout the United States and beyond. The festival, held over three days each spring at the Hotel Monteleone in the New Orleans French Quarter, features panel discussions and masterclasses around literary topics that provide a forum for authors, editors, and publishers to talk about their work for the benefit of emerging writers and the enjoyment of fans of LGBTQ+ literature.