Pride season will soon be taking place in many destinations around the world. If you are looking forward to attending LGBTQ+ events, here’s where you can celebrate Pride in May.
U.S.
Rochester, Minnesota: May 16. For one day only in Rochester, at Soldier’s Field Park, enjoy five hours of live entertainment, family-friendly activities and more, including drag performances, live music and over 100 local vendors, artists and community resources. Plus, peruse food trucks, bring the kids to the Youth Tent, beat your friends in yard games and wear your best rainbow colors. rochmnpride.org/
Springfield, IL – May 16. Not too far away in Illinois, Springfield hosts show-stopping performances, as well as local food and drink. Kicking it all off with a ribbon cutting ceremony, a parade led by local Grand Marshals, a Pride Prom, and more celebrations of identity and love. springfieldpride.org
Long Beach California: May 16-17. Joining some of Cali’s most colorful pride celebrations, Long Beach Pride brings a parade, teen pride events, Long Beach Pride Run and more to the city for three days. See performances across three stages, food and drink stalls, 150+ arts and craft vendors, DJ’s, dance parties, drag shows, games, and giveaways. longbeachpride.com
Birmingham, Alabama: May 23-24. In the unassuming city Birmingham, pride takes to the Gay Village for two days of queer celebration and community. Live music, cabaret performances, dance parties, light up this street festival. Plus, community stalls, street food trucks, and parties at local bars and LGBTQIA+ friendly businesses. birminghampride.com
Lexington Pride: May 30. LGBTQ+ Kentuckians show out at Lexington Pride each year, and this year, the schedule is packed with drag shows, live bands, dance parties, a special ‘Pets of Pride’ photo contest, Pride pageant and more. lexpridefest.org
INTERNATIONAL
Maspalomas, Gran Canaria: May 4-10. Experience a colorful island pride celebration along Maspalomas’ rolling sand dunes. LGBTQ+ celebrations here include pool and beachside parties, a 3,000 person gay boat cruise that sells out annually, plus live music, DJ sets, dance parties, drag shows, a parade and more. maspalomaspride.com
Brussels Pride: May 16. At Brussels Pride this year the theme is apt for the world’s LGBTQ+ community: “When times get darker, we shine brighter.” Brussels advocates for LGBTQ+ rights across Europe especially in places where rights have been limited in recent years. This year’s celebration includes a Pride Village and Rainbow Village meant to bring resources, projects and organizations to the city’s queer community. Plus, live performances and DJs, and a parade to top it all off. brusselspride.eu/en/home
Puerto Vallarta: May 17 – 24. In Mexico, Puerto Vallarta’s pride celebrations feature a block party, pet parade, a pride flotilla, music and drag performances, late night parties and an epic parade of colorful and fun. vallartapride.org
Torremolinos, Spain: May 20 – June 6. Everyone is welcome in Torremolinos for pride this May, which is scheduled to include a family diversity day, pet contest, high heel race, live music performances, beach parties, and a parade along the Costa del Sol. pridetorremolinos.es
Bangkok Pride: May 28 – 31. After Thailand legalized same-sex marriage in 2025, pride celebrations here have grown in size and scale. This year, Pride includes a forum featuring some of the primary voices in Thai LGBTQ+ culture, plus a colorful parade through Bangkok’s bustling streets and the Bangkok Pride Awards, honoring individuals, organizations and groups supporting the local queer community. instagram.com/bangkokpride.official
