Summer may be winding down, but LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations are still going strong. If you missed Austin Pride or Manchester Pride last weekend, there’s no need to stress. Many cities host their parades and festivals well beyond June. From vibrant parades to outdoor concerts and drag shows, these five destinations offer some of the best fall 2025 Pride events in the world. Pack your bags and grab your rainbow gear. Pride isn’t over—these are the best fall celebrations this season.
Asheville Pride 2025
Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is one of the South’s most beloved queer-friendly cities. Its annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival is the highlight of the season.
This year’s celebration takes place on Saturday, September 27. Pack Square Park in the heart of downtown will burst to life with color, music, and community. A lively procession winds through Asheville’s buzzing arts district and sets the tone for a weekend of celebration.
True to the city’s relaxed mountain energy, Asheville Pride reflects the warmth and creativity that have made it a haven for LGBTQ+ folks. Local favorite Highland Brewing Company, long a supporter of the community, also joins the festivities with Pride-themed events across the weekend.
Las Vegas Pride 2025
Las Vegas Pride lights up the desert for National Coming Out Day weekend. It blends the city’s famous neon glow with nonstop celebration.
The party kicks off Friday, October 10, with a dazzling nighttime parade through downtown at 7 PM. Bring your glow sticks. On Saturday, the energy ramps up with an outdoor dance party featuring big-name DJs like Shea Couleé. Sunday closes things out with a family-friendly festival on October 18.
With the iconic Fremont Street Experience as its backdrop, Vegas Pride delivers a glittering, over-the-top weekend you won’t forget.
Atlanta Pride 2025
Atlanta Pride stands as the largest LGBTQ+ celebration in the South. It takes over Midtown’s Piedmont Park on October 11–12.
The highlight is Sunday’s enormous Pride parade, which winds through the city’s vibrant gayborhood before ending at the festival grounds. Past lineups have included stars like Ava Max and Monét X Change.
The weekend wraps up with the iconic Starlight Cabaret, known as the nation’s biggest outdoor drag show. And for those who don’t want the party to stop, legendary Blake’s on the Park keeps the energy high all weekend with drag shows and dancing just steps from the festival. Together, these celebrations prove that fall Pride events in 2025 keep the rainbow shining long after June.
Phoenix Pride 2025
With desert temperatures finally easing, October is the perfect time to experience Phoenix Pride. The celebration takes place October 18–19 at Steele Indian School Park.
More than 55,000 people flock to Arizona’s largest LGBTQ+ festival. The weekend includes a Sunday morning parade, food trucks, vendor booths, and both family-friendly and adults-only zones.
This year’s headliners include crowd favorites Big Freedia and Todrick Hall, guaranteeing high-energy performances. The celebration stretches across Central Phoenix, where local staples like Kobalt Bar keep the Pride party going long before and after the main events.
Palm Springs Pride 2025
Palm Springs Pride knows how to end the season in style with a five-day desert celebration running November 6–9.
As one of the year’s latest and longest Pride festivals, the event features street fairs, live music, and cultural programming. Everything builds to a nearly two-hour parade on Sunday morning.
The palm-lined celebration transforms downtown Palm Springs as it caps off the season as one of the final fall Pride events in 2025. The city’s world-famous gay resorts provide the perfect backdrop for extended festivities. And when the official events wind down, legendary spots like Toucan’s Tiki Lounge keep the party going late into the night.
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