Puerto Vallarta Pride

Puerto Vallarta Gay Pride 2024
May 17, 2024 to May 25, 2024
Sun and the Beach is the Theme

Catch up on all things related to Puerto Vallarta Pride in this section. From entertainment to schedules we’ve got the answers.

Vallarta Pride Pet Parade Sunset Dog Walk Returns for its 2nd Annual Event

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Don't miss the Puerto Vallarta Pride Pet Parade Sunset Dog Walk. Raise funds for Puppy Paradise and enjoy a stroll along the Malecón.

Puerto Vallarta Pride 2024 Schedule

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Celebrate Vallarta Pride 2024. Don't miss the Pride Parade, Rainbow Pride Run, Beach Party, and more. Join us for a great celebration.

Vallarta Pride Announces 2024 Schedule, Celebrates 11th Year

Vallarta Pride Parade 2023
Puerto Vallarta Pride is embracing its origins as it marks its 11th anniversary, themed "Sun and Beach." The celebration will feature a three-day Sun Festival at Lazaro Cardenas Park, concluding with an exhilarating beach party.

Gay History: Vallarta Pride Celebrates Ten Years After Business Owners Organized First Pride in 2013

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The first pride celebration was held in Puerto Vallarta in 2013, with organizers - mainly local business leaders - determined to make it happen. 

Photos: Drag Derby

Drag Derby 2023
The annual Drag Derby, which took place again along Púlpito between Olas Altas and Amapas, took place on May 27, 2023.

Photos: Vallarta Pride Block Party

2023 Vallarta Pride block party
Vallarta Pride took the block party to a whole new level in 2023, expanding the party by a few blocks and expanding the performance stages

Photos: Gay Mixer at Corsica Gallery

gay mixer corsica
The PV Gays Mixer was held at Galeria Corsica on Wednesday, May 24. It was sponsored by Galeria Corsia and Jet De La Isla. The event included a sash bar, and avenue to see some great art and music by DJ Trevor Merz.

Photos: Vallarta Pride Parade 2023

Vallarta Pride Parade 2023
O&APV Photographer Oscar Almeida captured these moments in time during the gay pride parada held in Puerto Vallarta on May 25, 2023. The parade route covered more than a mile and had more than 50 entries. Thousands of people cheered on the parade as it wound down the streets near the Malecon.

Javier Jimenez Gives Back, Looks Forward

Javier Jimenez, President of ACT LGBT and owner of the Garbo Group, has been supporting Vallarta Pride since its inception and sat down with O&APV to talk more about why he got involved
Javier Jimenez, President of ACT LGBT and owner of the Garbo Group, has been supporting Vallarta Pride since its inception and sat down with O&APV to talk more about why he got involved.

Chris Lopez: A Man Of The Glittery Cloth

Chris Lopez, photo by Oscar Almeida
Chris Lopez is a multi-talented artist who excels in various media. He is a singer, performer, vocal coach, artistic coach, producer, director, and creative designer, among other things. However, his journey to becoming a prominent figure in the live entertainment industry began in an unexpected place: the seminary.

Photos/Video: Vallarta Pride Fashion Show Transformed Los Muertos Pier

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Featuring models that celebrate inclusion and individuality in the world of fashion, the iconic Los Muertos Pier became a pride fashion walkway on Saturday, May 20, 2023 with the looks of Mexican fashion designers like Benito Santos.

Photos: Vallarta Celebrates International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

Some photos from marchers on the International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia in Puerto Vallarta 2023 May 17 #lgbtq #queer #lgbtrights. Photos by Oscar Almeida.
Some photos from marchers on the International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia in Puerto Vallarta 2023 May 17 #lgbtq #queer #lgbtrights. Photos by Oscar Almeida.

ELLA Mexico Celebrates Lesbian Pride at Elixir

Ella Mexico recently held their STUDIO 54 Party at Elixir Mixology Bar in Puerto Vallarta as part of their Ella Mexico Puerto Vallarta series celebrating Lesbian Pride. Photos by Oscar Almeida.

Mendoza Crowned Miss Vallarta Pride 2023

Alondra Mendoza was crowned Miss Vallarta Pride 2023 as Vallarta Pride began its activities on May 17, 2023.
Alondra Mendoza was crowned Miss Vallarta Pride 2023 as Vallarta Pride began its activities on May 17, 2023.

Photo Gallery: Queer Art and Vallarta Pride: 10 Years

The Puerto Vallarta Cultural Projects Office, in collaboration with Vallarta Pride, recently held the opening reception of two art events at the OPC office: QUEER/CUIR and Vallarta Pride: 10 years in photographs.

Vallarta Pride Fashion Show To Transform Los Muertos Pier into Fashion Catwalk

The iconic Los Muertos Pier with its famous wind sail design will become a pride fashion walkway on Saturday, May 20, 2023 with the looks of Mexican fashion designers like Benito Santos.
The iconic Los Muertos Pier with its famous wind sail design will become a pride fashion walkway on Saturday, May 20, 2023 with the looks of Mexican fashion designers like Benito Santos.

Puerto Vallarta Police Begin Training on Diversity for Inclusivity

Puerto Vallarta Police have started diversity training with some clear goals..including achieving a 90% attendance rate in training courses, and evaluating the knowledge acquired through an exam with a minimum average score of 80 % among the participants.
Diversity training sessions for the Puerto Vallarta Police began on May 18, 2023, as the city gears up for its annual pride festival that is expected to bring more than 30,000 LGBTQ+ visitors to the city.

Summer Festivals Offer Fun to Visitors from World Wide

Bear pride float
In 2023, Puerto Vallarta is set to host a variety of exciting summer festivals that will attract visitors from all over the world

United in Diversity for Equality and Respect – Rainbow Flag Raised in Puerto Vallarta

rainbow flag in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta marked the National Day against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia with hoisting the LGBTIQ+ rainbow flag in different parts of the city

Ballroom Voguing Evolves, and Emerges in Puerto Vallarta

The Paradises are ready to walk their categories and show their voguing skills.
The first ball room of Puerto Vallarta will take place at Industry Nightclub with the theme, “Call of Nature ” on Monday, May 22, 2023 starting at 7 p.m.