The Vallarta Pride 2026 parade turned the streets of Puerto Vallarta into a massive celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, Mexican culture, music, dance, activism and community spirit.

More than 50 floats from businesses, community organizations, public institutions and local groups filled the streets during the Vallarta Pride 2026 parade, creating a colorful celebration of Mexican identity, LGBTQ+ pride, music, dance and activism.

The Vallarta Pride 2026 parade filled the streets with Mexican culture, color, music, dance, activism and LGBTQ+ pride, as more than 50 floats representing businesses, community groups, public institutions and local organizations took part in the celebration.

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.

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.

Puerto Vallarta is preparing to welcome more than 35,000 visitors for Vallarta Pride 2026, with organizers unveiling a weeklong schedule of cultural, artistic, sports and social events running May 17-24 under the theme “The New Era: A Very Mexican Pride.”

Dogs dressed in rainbow colors, festive costumes and Pride-themed accessories filled Plaza Lázaro Cárdenas on Monday for the 2026 Vallarta Pride Pet Parade, bringing pet owners and spectators together for one of the more playful events of Pride Week in Puerto Vallarta.

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.

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.

Mexican pop superstar Fey will perform at the official Vallarta Pride Block Party on Thursday, May 21, in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica, organizers confirmed this week.

Queer identity, Mexican culture and contemporary artistic expression will take center stage during Vallarta Pride 2026 at Art VallARTa.

Awaysis Bar & Restaurant will host two music-focused events during Vallarta Pride week, bringing together punk rock, drag performances and women-centered entertainment across Memorial Day weekend in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica.

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

Viva Aerobus has announced it will serve as an official sponsor of the Vallarta Pride Parade, aligning the Mexican airline with one of Mexico’s most recognized LGBTQ+ festivals ahead of the celebration that will be held May 17–24, 2026.

Puerto Vallarta and New York City have formalized a historic sister city agreement between Vallarta Pride and NYC Pride, establishing a binational partnership to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion, cultural exchange, tourism, and human rights.

The inaugural FUTURAMAR Art Auction and Exhibition brought a stylish and charitable close to Vallarta Pride 2025, drawing a large crowd to the city's Art District to celebrate renowned artists and support a local cultural center.