Christian Velasco

The queens absolutely nailed the Vallarta Pride 2026 Drag Derby on Pulpito Street on Friday, May 22, 2026.

The Vallarta Pride 2026 parade was a spectacular display of Mexican identity, color, joy, music, dance, pride, and activism, featuring more than 50 floats from associations, businesses, public institutions, and community members.

Vallarta Pride 2026 demonstrated its commitment to health and prevention with the 'Círculo Rojo' (Red Circle) STI detection campaign, which offered free HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis testing throughout the morning and afternoon on Thursday, May 21, 2026, on Lázaro Cárdenas Street in the Romantic Zone.

Hogar Realtors Puerto Vallarta hosted the soft launch presentation of their newly represented development, Amapas 314—an exclusive collection of 11 residences in the Amapas neighborhood.

The Vallarta Pride 2026 Pink Dinner at Almar Resort was a stunning display of glamour, queer energy, and delicious food on Wednesday, May 20. The event was hosted by legendary drag queens Taiga Brava (winner of the second season of Queen of the Universe and co-host of Drag Race México), Nicky Doll (host of Drag Race France), and Carmen Farala(winner of the first season of Drag Race España). Attendees enjoyed live entertainment, beautiful pink decor, a delicious dinner, and a wonderful sunset.

As part of the Vallarta Pride 2026 festivities, 2.16 Contemporary art gallery (Constitución 216, Zona Romántica) hosted the opening reception for AMENITIES, an exhibition by Mexican photographer and visual artist Gustavo García-Villa, on the evening of Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The event was attended by the artist himself, gallery owners Orlando Santamaría and Abrajam Romero, Vallarta Pride director Javier Jiménez, and a fantastic turnout of locals and visitors alike.

More than 570 people attended our last Gay+ Mixer of the 2025–2026 season at the LGBTIQ+ luxury resort, The Tryst Puerto Vallarta (Pulpito 138, Zona Romántica), on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. This is a new attendance record, not only for this Gay+ Mixer season but in the history of the event. Attendees enjoyed free drinks and a wonderful ambiance at the hotel's bar and terrace areas. A huge thank you to all the staff at The Tryst and Amaya for welcoming the community into their space.

A new era of wellness has arrived to Puerto Vallarta! Almar Resort (Amapas 380, Zona Romántica) officially grand-opened its new wellness facilities on Monday, May 18, 2026. Doors are now officially open to the community for 888 Connection Wellness, Studio8 Fitness Lifestyle, and the Beat Root Energy Bar.

Zach Renovátes presents Papi PV, an adult men's nightlife brand that launched New Year's 2026 and returns with three unique themed parties during Vallarta Pride weekend, from May 23 to 25. Each night offers the chance to dance until sunrise to top-tier DJ sets in high-energy, sexually charged venues that are true hidden gems.

On the morning of Sunday, May 17, 2026, the second Diversity Council formally held its first working session inside the City Hall Council Chambers of Puerto Vallarta.

Downtown Puerto Vallarta and the Malecón filled with rainbow flags, music and calls for equality Sunday as members of the LGBTQ+ community, local organizations and allies marched to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

Puerto Vallarta officials and LGBTQ+ community groups raised the Pride flag Saturday at several public spaces across the city in observance of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

The Banana Factory celebrated its first anniversary Saturday, May 16, with a crowded night of music, cocktails and entertainment in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica.

On the evening of Friday, May 15, 2026, activists, local authorities, and community members gathered at the Puerto Vallarta Malecón for a march to observe the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial. This global event honors those who have lost their lives to the syndrome, while promoting awareness, prevention, and the fight against the stigma surrounding people living with HIV.

Cheeky Lounge, the newest lounge bar in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romántica, is ready to open its doors to the general public on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Business partners Brian Scott Carey, Erick Fierro, Adam Young, Jason Mark, and Victor Piña hosted a preview party on Friday, May 15, for media outlets and influencers, and the OAPV team got a chance to experience the establishment's incredible vibe, decor, service, snacks, and drinks.

On the night of Thursday, May 14, 2026, Puerto Vallarta’s kink and leather community gathered at the Playroom video game bar (Venustiano Carranza 370, Zona Romántica) to support and bid farewell to Keith Ramsey, Mr. Leather Vallarta 2025. Keith is preparing to depart for International Mr. Leather (IML) 2026, the world’s most prestigious fetish and leather competition, held in Chicago from May 21 to 25.

The luxury LGBTIQ+ friendly resort Villa Tita (Carretera Costera a Barra de Navidad 840, Amapas) hosted the Sunset Cinema fundraiser on the evening of Wednesday, May 13, 2026, to benefit the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center. The event featured a screening of The Devil Wears Prada and a special appearance by guest actress Tracie Thoms.

With a deeply Mexican theme, the 13th Vallarta Pride arrives May 17-24, 2026, celebrating color, tradition, pride and inclusion across Puerto Vallarta venues.

More than 240 people attended the Gay+ Mixer at The Red Door bar (Hamburgo 153C, Versalles) on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Attendees enjoyed a welcome Mango Vodka shot, drink specials and complimentary pizza by nearby Over & Over Pizzeria. Many thanks to our host, the bar owner Kor Prieur Caille.

The lounge bar One Six One will celebrate half a decade of providing a welcoming atmosphere for house music and LGBTQ+ social life in the Zona Romántica this Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with its fifth-anniversary party starting at 6 p.m.