Phoenix Pride Festival

Phoenix Pride 2025

Pride in Phoenix is the perfect chance for us to promote, loudly and proudly, self-affirmation, dignity, equality rights, and visibility where and when it counts.

Phoenix Pride helps with financial grants to nonprofit organizations serving Maricopa County's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community. Whether you're gay or lesbian, trans or bi, queer or questioning, friend or loved one or ally, you and yours should come as you are.

Phoenix Pride Festival - October 18 - 19

Phoenix Pride 2025 is turning up the heat once again with a fabulous two-day celebration that brings together Arizona’s diverse LGBTQ+ and allied communities for a weekend full of unity, sparkle, and unapologetic joy.

Festival Hours: Saturday: 2 pm – 10 pm, Sunday: 12 pm – 9 pm

Steele Indian School Park transforms into the most colorful hotspot in the desert. The festival draws over 55,000 attendees and features more than 150 performances across 7 stages. Think drag, DJs, dancers, and surprises that will keep you living your best life from the first beat to the final encore. Whether you're here for the music, the community, or the mouthwatering eats, Phoenix Pride has something for everyone.

Pride Parade - Sunday, October 19 @ 10 am

With over 2,000 participants, expect everything from glitter-drenched floats and decked-out vehicles to marching bands, drag royalty, and a sea of walkers repping every corner of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. And with 15,000 cheering spectators lining the route, the vibes are electric from start to finish.

The route? A fabulous cruise down 3rd Street from Thomas to Indian School, where the parade ends right at the doorstep of Steele Indian School Park, the beating heart of the Phoenix Pride Festival.

Of course, no parade would be complete without some star power. Get ready for Grand Marshals, community icons, and a whole lot of music, movement, and magic.

Phoenix Gay Bars

Looking for a night out with a little edge? Anvil is your leather-and-Levi go-to, serving shirtless nights, wet boxer contests, and all the spicy energy you can handle. Add in wallet-friendly happy hour specials and you’ve got yourself a steamy start.

Prefer something more laid-back? Bar 1 is your cozy neighborhood vibe, complete with a palm-lined patio, pinball, a jukebox, and low-key fun like karaoke and themed nights—perfect for pre-game sipping or just chilling out.

Ready to boot-scoot? Charlie’s Phoenix brings the yeehaw with country line dancing, 2-step lessons, wild strip shows, and late-night drag that’ll have you hootin’ and hollerin’. It’s a Sunday Funday staple for a reason.

And for the ladies (and their fans), Boycott Bar is Melrose’s unapologetically fierce lesbian bar, mixing dance floor energy with a trendy, inclusive vibe that always delivers.

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With over 300 exhibitors, you’ll find everything from local artisans and food trucks to national brands and grassroots organizations. Explore the Arts Expo, hang with the kiddos in KidSpace, go VIP for that luxe experience, or get a little spicy at Erotic World. And don’t miss the iconic Fiesta Caliente Latin Stage curated by Club Papi—it’s always a crowd favorite.

Beyond the party, Phoenix Pride stays true to its purpose—raising funds for community programs and turning up the volume on LGBTQ+ visibility, advocacy, and rights. With appearances by public figures, local leaders, and even a few celebs, the festival serves as a platform for celebration and change.

After all, diversity in gender, sexuality and celebratory spirits is what makes Pride weekend Phoenix so incredible year after year. Can't wait to see you all in Phoenix!