Photos: Drag Derby
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
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
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
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.
Chris Lopez: A Man Of The Glittery Cloth
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
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.
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.
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.
Puerto Vallarta Police Begin Training on Diversity for Inclusivity
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
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
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 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.
Vallarta Pride Sunset Cruise Set to Sail May 26, 2023
Watch the sunset cruising through the bay with entertainment, fireworks, an open bar, and tasty bites as Jet De La Isla and his team welcome you to the second annual Vallarta Pride Sunset Cruise.
Vallarta Pride Parade Will Be May 25, 2023
Vallarta's Pride Parade, an annual event that last for hours, will be held on May 25, 2023 starting around 6 p.m. The parade starts at the Sheraton and goes down the Malecon and into the Zona Romantica.
Vallarta Gay Pride 6K Run
Vallarta Gay Pride will jump start the 2023 Pride Week activities with a 3 and 6K race, designed to help promote the upcoming 2023 international Gay Games and to add an element of physical activities for the annual pride festival week.
Two Exhibitions Celebrate Pride:
Cultural Projects Office in collaboration with Vallarta Pride presents, QUEER/CUIR and Vallarta Pride: 10 years in photographs, in the framework of the 9th anniversary of OPC and the 10th anniversary of Vallarta Pride.
