Vallarta Pride Parade Reaches New Attendance Mark

stimates indicated more than 30,000 spectators lined the streets Thursday to observe the procession, which has grown to become a significant attraction for LGBTQ+ tourism in Latin America.
Thousands of people gathered in Puerto Vallarta this week for the 2025 Vallarta Pride parade, an event that city officials and organizers said drew a record crowd.

Photos: Pride Block Party Concert Draws More Than 20,000

The grand closing performance was led by the group JNS, whose performance at the iconic Block Party drew more than 20,000 people, marking the culmination of a week of festivities.
After the pride parade, the block party began as more than 20,000 people filled the streets of Zona Romantica to celebrate and watch multiple performances on the stage.

Councilwoman Melissa Madero Recognized as “LGBTQ+ Ally of the Year” at Vallarta Pride 2025

Councilwoman Melissa Madero Recognized as “LGBTQ+ Ally of the Year” at Vallarta Pride 2025 Photo provided
As part of the largest parade in the history of Vallarta Pride, Councilwoman Melissa Marlene Madero Plascencia was honored with the “LGBTQ+ Ally of the Year” award in recognition of her commitment to human rights and her key role in consolidating the festival as a platform for inclusion, diversity, and development during its 2025 edition.

Pride Parade 2025: Photos Capture Diversity

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Thousands of people cheered on the 2025 Puerto Vallarta pride parade as it wound down the streets near the Malecon, taking more than 90 minutes for the 40 parade entries to make their way.

PVRPV Pride Parade Photos: Thousands Celebrate

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PVRPV Photographers captured these moments in time during the gay pride parade held in Puerto Vallarta on May 22, 2025.

Art, Fashion, and Identity Converge at Arte Vallarta Museo’s La Pasarela

Felix d'Eon is flanked by his models from the fashion show.
The Arte Vallarta Museo hosted "La Pasarela," an art and fashion show on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, that blended the stunning artistry of designers like Armando Mafud and Felix d’Eon with a vibrant celebration of queer identity, concluding with d'Eon's "Queer Loteria."

Pink Dinner Glamour: Photos from the Vallarta Pride Pink Dinner at Almar

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The annual Vallarta Pride Pink Dinner was held at the Eden Pool & Lounge Garden at Almar Resort on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Photos: Gay Mixer at Tryst Hotel

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More than 360 people came to the Tryst Hotel enjoy networking, a preview of some of its shows, and socialize on May 20, 2025 as part of the gay mixer for Out and About PV Magazine and the Facebook group “Puerto Vallarta Gays: Everything You Need or Want to Know”.

Celebrate Diversity at PRIDE VARIETTE: A Night of Color and Talent

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On Saturday, May 24th at 9 PM, the Act 2 Theatre will host one of the most anticipated events of the Gay Pride celebrations in Puerto Vallarta: PRIDE VARIETTE. This spectacular one-night-only show promises to be a vibrant explosion of talent, art, and heartfelt celebration, with proceeds benefiting the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center.

Photos: Vallarta Pride Movie Night at The Tryst

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The movie "Happy Together" was shown on Tuesday, May 21, 2025, at The Tryst as part of Vallarta Pride's week long pride week celebration.

Photos: Gay Mixer at Coco Cabaret

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More than 140 people came to Coco Cabaret to enjoy networking, a preview of some of its shows, and socialize on May 13, 2025.

Vallarta Pride Pet Parade To Be Held Monday, May 19, 2025

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Dog lovers are gearing up for an evening of furry fun and fundraising as the Puerto Vallarta Pride Pet Parade Sunset Dog Walk returns for its third annual event on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 6:00 pm at Lazaro Cardenas Park (the tile park).

Photo Exhibit Explores Puerto Vallarta’s LGBTQ+ Past

"There is no future without memory"
Vallarta Pride 2025 officially kicked off Saturday with the inauguration of a powerful photography exhibition titled "There is no future without memory," hosted and sponsored by Donner & Associates in the Romantic Zone at 342 5 de Febrero (enter on a side door behind the front of Donner & Associates).

Photos: LGBTQ+ Performers Open Pride Week

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Several LGBTQ+ local artists opened the pride week festivities on Saturday, May 17, 2025 on the Malecon at the amphitheater where the “arches” are located. 

March For Anti-Homophobia Kicks Off Vallarta Pride: Photo Gallery

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A march celebrating National and International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia was held on Saturday, May 17,2025m to raise awareness and foster an inclusive environment. 

Pride Schedule: Pride Returns to Puerto Vallarta May 17–25

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A week of rainbow revelry, beachfront glamour and unforgettable moments is set to light up Mexico’s LGBTQ+ paradise. Check out the schedule for the week here.

5 Reasons to Experience Puerto Vallarta Pride

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Puerto Vallarta is gearing up for one of the most vibrant and celebrated events of the year: Pride! From May 17 to May 25, this stunning coastal city transforms into a colorful hub of love, acceptance, and celebration. Here are five compelling reasons to experience Puerto Vallarta Pride this year.

The Mother of Her Voice: Mister Lady Zen in Full Power

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Mister Lady Zen is not just a performer; they are a force of nature. With a voice that flows like velvet thunder and a life composed of opera, poetry, and social defiance, they embody what it means to live artfully, truthfully, and unapologetically.

Pop Group JNS to Headline Vallarta Pride 2025 Block Party

Pop group JNS, a prominent name in Latin pop, is set to headline the Vallarta Pride 2025 Block Party on Thursday, May 22, capping off the Pride Parade.
Pop group JNS, a prominent name in Latin pop, is set to headline the Vallarta Pride 2025 Block Party on Thursday, May 22, capping off the Pride Parade.

Vallarta Gears Up for Pride Celebration Expected to Draw Thousands

Preparations are underway in Puerto Vallarta as the city gears up to host its annual Pride celebration, with organizers anticipating over 40,000 visitors for the week-long event.
Preparations are underway in Puerto Vallarta as the city gears up to host its annual Pride celebration, with organizers anticipating over 40,000 visitors for the week-long event.