Pride flags have been waving around the country this June! Here's a recap of all the fun and festivities, plus what's still ahead to look forward to this month!
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Take a Ride with Pride to These Destinations!
Anaheim, CA | Boston, MA | Chicago, IL | Garden City, NY | Huntington Beach, CA | Iowa City, IA | Key West, FL | Lexington, KY | Los Angeles, CA | Long Beach, CA | Napa, CA | Nashville, TN | Newport Beach, CA | New York, NY | Pasadena, CA | Santa Barbara | Montecito, CA | San Francisco, CA | Washington DC | Westlake, CA
Key West
Internationally known as a Gay Mecca, Key West is as close to perfect as one place could be. The subtropical island of Key West has a welcoming attitude, an accepting aura, and they've even proudly adopted the tag “One Human Family” as its official philosophy in 2000.
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Key West Pride | June 7th - 11th.
Celebrating 20 years of sea-to-sea diversity, Key West Pride was held from June 7th - 11th.
Where to Stay in Key West:
Hyatt is committed to honoring and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community year-round. Previous Winner of The GayTravel AwardsSM for “Best LGBTQ+ Scene,” The Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa has recently opened a new Richard Blais restaurant. We’re big fans of Four Flamingos in Orlando, located at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, and we can’t wait to try out this newest one!
Los Angeles
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LAPride | June 9th - June 10th.
While LAPride was held from June 9th until June 10th, there are year-round festivities held around the wider Los Angeles area.
GayTravel Approved® Hotels in Los Angeles
United in Pride: SpLAsh Pool Party at the Andaz West Hollywood. Plus, receive a $100 credit when you book two nights or more in June for Pride.
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With a Pride flag displayed in their driveway all month long, Hyatt Regency Westlake knows how to show up and show out. Stay as you are with the Hyatt Pride promotion and enjoy up to 20% off qualifying stays at participating hotels and resorts. Use offer code PRIDE at the time of booking.
South of Los Angeles
Looking for a fun, gay-friendly getaway this summer? Take advantage of the Celebrate Love Package at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, proud members of the Long Beach Safe Space Alliance. With this offer, guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, self-parking, breakfast for two, and a welcome amenity of two house drinks and chips & salsa served up in Sip Lounge.
Another fantastic summer getaway is the chic Hotel Maya which hosted the world's first LGBTQ+ Mariachi Band last year during the 39th annual Long Beach Pride. Check out their special offers here.
The Westin Anaheim Resort is steps away from Southern California’s most popular attractions, including Disneyland® Resort, Angel Stadium of Anaheim, and the Honda Center. Make things easy by skipping the ticket box lines, purchasing your tickets with them, reserving your park visit date, and heading straight to the park entrances!
North of Los Angeles
It's always worth a drive to Santa Barbara and its small enclave Montecito. Less than a two-hour drive from Los Angeles, paradise is found at the Rosewood Miramar Beach.
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The Manor Bar Anne Lister Cocktail Donation | June
Throughout June, The Manor Bar is proud to support our LGBTQ+ community to celebrate its many contributions to history, society, and culture. To promote positive change, a portion of proceeds for each Anne Lister’s Diaries cocktail sold during Pride Month will be donated to The Pacific Pride Foundation; a Santa Barbara-based organization whose programs and services reach over 10,000 community members yearly. #RosewoodHotels #PrideMonth
Pride Bocce at Rosewood Miramar Beach with Pacific Pride Foundation | August
This Summer, we are proud to partner with Pacific Pride Foundation to host a PRIDE bocce tournament at Rosewood Miramar Beach to help raise money for the local organization. On August 8th from 6 PM – 8 PM, we welcome our community members to join us for an evening of competition, laughter, and of course, good company.
Please visit the official website for more information or to purchase a ticket.
Another easy drive from Los Angeles when you want to recuperate is Pasadena, home of The Langham Huntington. Indulge yourself with some delicious pink macarons!
Escape with the HYATT Pride Package
Receive 20% off the best available rate through the year at Hyatt properties using Special Offer Code: PRIDE
GayTravel Approved® Properties offering this package include:
Boston
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Boston Pride | June 10th, 2023
Boston Pride For The People returned with a Pride Month celebration that was held on June 10th, 2023. The day included a festival on Boston Common as well as City Hall.
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XV Beacon is a boutique Boston hotel that welcomes our LGBTQ+ community as a multi-year GayTravel Awards winner.
We are also #WickedProud to raise our glasses to Kimpton Marlowe; whose special PRIDE offer includes a fabulous overnight stay which contributes to a $20 donation benefiting BAGLY, The Boston Alliance of LGBTQ Youth. PUBLIC bicycles and a Polaroid camera also come complimentary in your package, as do 2 “Come Bet It Bae” cocktails to sip on in Bambara Kitchen + Bar.
Feel right at home, away from home, at Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf. With the Show Your Pride package, guests can confidently travel, delighting in luxurious amenities, anticipatory service, and exceptional experiences.
Celebrating individuality and inclusivity from check-in to check-out, this offer includes:
- A delicious, seasonal Chef-prepared amenity on the day of your arrival
- Access to Rowes Wharf Health Club, including a 60-foot indoor swimming pool
- Access to Concierge, offering exclusive insider knowledge and access to Boston's best attractions and experiences.
- Views of the Rose Kennedy Greenway and city skyline or infinite waters of the harbor.
Washington D.C
The Capital Pride Celebration was held on June 10th, 2023
If you're heading to Washington, D.C., it's not too late to make your stay more comfortable by taking advantage of the offers provided by these Capital Pride travel partners.
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The Capital Pride Package is available at The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle. Book the package now through February 2024, which includes a $15 donation to the Capital Pride Fund with every booking made.
The Darcy Hotel is a stylish choice located in the heart of D.C. With their Pride Package, you'll be welcomed to your one-bedroom suite with two pride-themed cocktails and chocolates. Plus, you'll wake up to daily breakfast for two at Gerrard Street Kitchen. Another great perk is you'll enjoy a waived amenity fee.
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Iowa City
When asked about the city, executive director of One Iowa, Daniel Hoffman-Zinnel, said, “The town has absolutely been a trailblazer for civil rights in Iowa. The first female attorney admitted to a state bar in America was in Iowa City. It’s just got a good legacy of advancement, and it’s been ahead of the curve for the LGBTQ movement.”
Iowa City Pride | June 17th, 2023 · Theme: STRONGER TOGETHER
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The Highlander Hotel is the trippiest new urban resort in Iowa City celebrating the spirit of the city with a one-of-a-kind experience. Where five star meets Rockstar, the weekdays are designated to the aforementioned laid-back hippie vibe while the weekends are reserved for a rockstar party atmosphere you don't want to miss.
San Francisco
San Francisco Pride | Saturday, June 24th - Sunday, June 25th
Celebrations for San Fransisco Pride will be held on June 24th - 25th. Following the theme “Looking Back and Moving Forward”, festivities are expected to go into hyperdrive with 10+ city blocks transformed into designated areas like the Queer Youth Space and Leather Alley. The massive Pride parade on Sunday, June 25, will have seemingly everyone in town cheering on the sidelines.
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San Francisco Marriott Marquis
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Pride & Joy Package | Come for The View, Stay for The Pride
Just steps from the parade path in the city’s exciting SoMa district lies San Francisco Marriott Marquis. With a rainbow-colored lobby, this happening hotel welcomes all with the Pride & Joy Package! Available to book during the month of June for stays through September, this package is designed to provide guests with a memorable experience. Guests will receive valet parking for one standard car, a Free Upgrade from Standard King to Premium King or Standard Queen to Premium King, and two Oasis Saturday Night Princess Show tickets (must be 21 years of age). A two-night minimum length of stay is required over a Saturday night.
Drag-tastic Event in the View Lounge | Every Friday night in June
Prepare for a dazzling evening of glamour and entertainment as San Francisco Marriott Marquis presents its Drag-tastic event in the renowned View Lounge. Every Friday night in June from 5-7 pm, guests are invited to join an unforgettable experience. To add to the excitement of the Drag-tastic event, San Francisco Marriott hosts an exclusive Instagram giveaway for attendees.
Guests who post a photo of their D’Arcy or other favorite cocktail and use the hashtags #TheViewSF, #SFMarriottMarquis, #TheOasisSF, #SFPride53, and #BestMartini will be served the special Woo Woo shot.
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Every Thursday in June, three-time GayTravel Award Winner The Westin St. Francis on Union Square will feature guest LGBTQ+ bartenders from the local community.
Enjoy the live music while you nosh on light bites or sip on specialty cocktails, feel good knowing the proceeds will be donated to an LGBTQ+ organization chosen by the bartender.
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United in Love: Celebrate LOVE at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco, book using promo code PRIDEPKG, and receive surprises to swoon over! Enjoy a memorable two-night stay and receive up to 15% off your stay, a $50 credit to award-winning restaurants, and waived destination fees!
North of San Francisco
Drive up the coast to beautiful wine country, a place where seeing the sights feels like putting on a pair of rainbow-colored glasses. The pot of gold? Carneros Resort & Spa invites you to Sip on Moët, indulge in seasonal bites by Executive Chef Jeffrey Jake, and enjoy music from local legend DJ Rotten Robbie, who will be spinning the perfect summer sounds from their scenic Hilltop Pool.
Nashville
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Nashville Pride
Saturday, June 24th - Sunday, June 25th
GayTravel Approved® Accommodations in Nashville
Celebrating love and diversity every day, The Fairlane Hotel supports the LGBTQ+ community both within and outside of its walls.
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Pride Festival Room Package
Nashville Pride is taking place June 24-25, just a 10-minute walk away from Fairlane. Book your stay anytime between June 19-26 and receive 20% off the best available rate. This exclusive package also includes a drink voucher each day of your stay (redeemable for Ellington’s or Penthouse Bar), complimentary valet daily, and a gift bag of products from locally LGBTQ+ owned or operated businesses. This package expires on June 23, 2023.
Saturday Night Divas at Fairlane Hotel
This Recurring Event is FREE
This Fairlane Hotel Pride Series is a dance party focusing on legendary divas and high-energy hits every Saturday night in June at the penthouse pop-up experience. The evening celebrated iconic voices, timeless hits, and legendary divas!
© The Fairlane Hotel
There is no cover charge, and events begin at 8 p.m. in the hotel’s penthouse. (Note: This is a 21-and-up event.)
In the heart of Nashville's creative district lies BentoLiving Chestnut Hill, an artful chic hotel where you can experience the city like a local.
Chicago
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The 52nd Chicago Pride is on June 25th.
Ideally located in the Theatre District, Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel is recognized as a winner of The 2022 Gay Travel AwardSM in the U.S. City Hotel category. With their Discover Chicago Offer, don't just visit the city, explore it. This package includes breakfast for up to 2 guests at Staytion Market and late 1 pm check-out. Likewise, with their Plan Now, Save More offer, guests can take an additional discount on hotel accommodations.
Nearby, do not miss Kiki Queens -- Chicago's only live singing Charity Drag Show.
Lexington
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Lexington Pride Festival | Saturday, June 24th.
The Lexington Pride Festival is a community celebration to empower and bring awareness to the intersectional lives of LGBTQIA+ Kentuckians. The event means something different to everyone, but we hear some common themes when we ask what it means to attendees. Belonging. Freedom. Safety. Acceptance. Love.
While the Lexington Pride Festival is a lot of fun, it’s so much more than just a party. It’s a day to remember, protest, make change, connect, and learn. The festival consists of live entertainment, speakers, a diverse array of vendors, food and drink, community booths, and activities.
NYC
NYC Pride | June 25th
Booking a hotel in New York can be a bit of a hassle. With this list of hotel partners, you’ll find special NYC Pride offers to make your stay easier.
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Moxy NYC Chelsea Rising 35 stories high into the New York City skyline, the 350-room Moxy Chelsea packs in all of the bells and whistles with none of the price tag. Refined yet playful, hand-crafted yet modern, the urban jungle is reimagined with a blend of botanically inspired design with Italian romance. As a result, this micro-room, macro-amenity lifestyle hotel has blossomed into the Flower District’s secret garden.
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Moxy NYC Chelsea is SIGBI Safe Spaces certified, Booking.com Travel Proud certified, and has won Gay Travel's 2022 and 2021 "Best Boutique Hotel" Award. Want to get the most out of your Pride experience? Book our Moxy's Got Pride package, featuring free tickets to the official Pride walking tour and rainbow swag to celebrate!
MOXYS GOT PRIDE
Book Moxy’s Got Pride and celebrate Pride all year long with New York’s Tattly temporary tattoos, two Moxy’s Got Pride tie-dye bandanas, and Brooklyn Brewery’s Stonewall Inn IPA (proceeds support the Stonewall Inn Gives Back initiative). Start your trip with the official Pride Tour of NYC (included on us!). You’ll head to Christopher Park and visit the historical sites where the LGBTQ Pride movement was born. Moxy Chelsea is proud to be an official Gay Travel Awards Hotel winner.
Includes:
- 2 cans of Brooklyn Brewery's Stonewall Inn IPA
- Official PRIDE Tour of NYC
- Tattly Rainbow Temporary Tattoos
- 2 Moxy's Got Pride bandanas
Love Out Loud Escape, Hotel Hugo
Experience the ultimate celebration of love and acceptance. Indulge in a vibrant and exclusive offer including:
- Save up to 20% off your room rate.
- 2 Welcome Cocktails (available at all bar outlets)
- Box of artisanal chocolates curated by Hotel Hugo
- Late Check-Out (subject to availability)
Use promo code: PRIDE23
Celebrate Love & Solidarity at the Hard Rock Hotel New York.
The line-up for pride month hits all the right notes by bringing the entire community together. In honor of these unique offerings, Hard Rock is a proud sponsor of The Trevor Project - an organization making strides in advocacy, education, and crisis support for LGBTQ youth. Hard Rock has contributed a $50,000 donation this June, supporting its mission.
Love Out Loud Suite by Kim Petras
Hard Rock Hotel New York has teamed up with Grammy®-winning singer-songwriter, Kim Petras, to reimagine one of their Platinum suites with a Terrace. Kim's personality shines throughout with her signature pink hue infused in the design, bespoke artwork, an interactive gaming area, and photo-worthy creative touches. Play Kim’s music while indulging in her hospitality rider or soak in the city views from the fully outfitted and expansive outdoor terrace. Available now through July 9th for overnight stays.
Pride Playlist
Celebrate inclusivity with their Pride playlist.
Pride Ball at The Venue on Music Row
Known as New York City’s patron saint of transformation and inclusion, Susanne Bartsch will be hosting an extravagant Pride Ball at The Venue on Music Row on Thursday, June 15 at 10:00 p.m. Known for the elaborate, eccentric parties she has thrown for decades, all are invited to come together and celebrate into the late hours of the night
Archer Hotel New York is celebrating all month long by sharing their famed Archer's Pride Spicy Watermelon Margarita Recipe. This tasty cocktail, spicy yet refreshing, is a nod to the festivities that can be enjoyed in the city this summer.
INNSiDE New York NoMad
Dance on down to INNSiDE by Meliá’s Live For The Arts, an international arts and cultural event celebrating the connecting cultures through arts, literature, and music, this year in partnership with Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art.
Bringing together queer artists with the international network of the hotel group, the community’s contributions to the arts is honored by unveiling the first-ever curated Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art suite and new staff uniforms, both designed by multidisciplinary artist Tura Oliveira.
DJ beats boom as guests enjoy complimentary custom silk-screen printing and potraits, a photo station, and the opportunity to browse and shop unique pop-up clothing, as well as art and literature vendors by new and upcoming LGBTQIA+ artists. Complimentary food and beverage will be provided from the hotel’s signature restaurant, @EatAtTheWilson. Be ready to experience a full multi-cultural evening.
Reservations are limited and can be made via Eventbrite
Staypineapple
Stay proud at Staypineapple, An Artful Hotel in NYC with a Midtown Manhattan location that leaves you right in the heart of all the Pride festivities!
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Throughout this year's NYC Pride festivities, book with Staypineapple using promo code PRIDE and save 10% off of the best available rates online. Stay unique, stay proud, Staypineapple.
East of New York
Long Island is THE place to be in the summer, and The Garden City Hotel is your premier choice with excitement all around! Long Island Pride took place on Sunday, June 11th. The day before was the Belmont Stakes, With the train station conveniently located right across the street, guests can easily access Manhattan.
Do something different with the Rainbow Membership from Monty's Ark Adventures. Valid for 6 months, this special offer is perfect for gay men looking for fun in the sun. Additional information includes:
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10 Fun in the Sun Day Trips
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Each Day is 8 hours
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Minimum 2 Members, Each with Valid Membership per Day
London
London Pride isn't until the first of July, but don't fret; there is plenty to do in the days leading up to the festivities. On June 30th, Silverleaf, the acclaimed bar at Pan Pacific London, will host five talented LGBTQA+ bartenders from across the UK for a special takeover in celebration of Pride month.
Sponsored by William Grant & Sons, the evening shines the spotlight on DJs from the London LGBTQA+ music scene and extravagant entertainment by Daisy Doris from the performance collective Häus of Dons.
Guests can expect an outstanding selection of cocktails inspired by the vibrant colours of the Pride flag, including:
- Green | Hendricks Neptunia, Nori, Clarified Lime, Soda
- Purple | Reyka, Sour Cream, Golden Beet, Beetroot
- Orange | Monkey Shoulder, Nectarine, White Tea, Petitgrain
What's more, this GayTravel Approved hotspot is offering 15% off the flexible rate for rooms. Valid from 31st May until 2nd July. Book Now!
Ride with Pride
Kick-off Your Pride Journey with Amtrak.
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Show your Pride at hundreds of celebrations across the country this summer and get there with our convenient downtown-to-downtown service. Skip the traffic and the hassles of flying by taking the train to the event and arrive just a short walk from some of the nation's biggest Pride celebrations.
You can travel with all your besties to save up to 60% off with Share Fares and ride with pride.
It is a welcoming environment, and trains connect most major U.S. cities. Book early and save 20 percent — perfect for visiting Pride events along the northeast corridor or really any service in the U.S.
