Puerto Vallarta Pride 2025: Parade, Events & Information

Puerto Vallarta is gearing up for Vallarta Pride 2025, set to take place from May 17-25, 2025. This will be the twelfth edition of Mexico's most exciting Pride celebration, adopting the powerful theme "Revolution: The Future Has No Gender."

As one of Mexico's premier LGBTQ+ destinations (recently recognized as the Best LGBTQ+ Destination at the 2024 Magellan Awards), Puerto Vallarta is a great place for a Pride party. The city's thriving queer community comes alive during this week-long festival, which has established itself as one of Latin America's leading Pride celebrations. Many people will travel from North America to attend PV Pride.

Puerto Vallarta Pride Parade

The main Pride Parade will take place on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 4 PM, starting from the Sheraton Hotel and concluding at One Six One PV Bar in the Romantic Zone. Following the parade, around 6 PM, the popular Pride Block Party will take over Lázaro Cárdenas street, home to the city's busiest gay bars, with the road closed to traffic to accommodate the festivities.

The celebration extends well beyond just the parade. Visitors can expect a packed schedule including arts and cultural events, concerts, beach parties at the famed Los Muertos gay beach, pool parties (including special events at Mantamar Beach Club), drag performances, and a variety of nightlife experiences. For bear enthusiasts, Bearadise presents a week-long series of pool parties and beach excursions during Bear Pride Puerto Vallarta.

Mantamar Beach Club will host special Pride events, including three pool parties culminating in a Main Event on Saturday, May 24. Industry Night Club will feature Puerto Vallarta's Circuit Pride Festival over five nights with co-hosted parties alongside Mantamar, White Party Palm Springs, and Nasty Party Mexico

Gay-Friendly Stays

Accommodation options abound in the Romantic Zone, the heart of gay life in Puerto Vallarta and home to the best bars, beach clubs, and restaurants. Visitors are advised to book early as hotels fill quickly during Pride week. Whether you're looking for luxury suites, boutique hotels, or beachfront accommodations, there are options to suit various preferences and budgets. Planning on enjoying the festivities for the 2025 Vallarta Pride? Find a great stay from our selection of gay-friendly hotels in Puerto Vallarta.