Puerto Vallarta’s first annual LGBT “Vallarta Pride” event will take place this year on the weekend of May 24. According to organizers, the three-day event will include music festivals, beach parties, fashion shows, a mass commitment ceremony, and activities in participating bars and clubs.
Puerto Vallarta is renowned for its LGBT inclusive atmosphere in its “Romantic Zone,” which is home to many businesses that are LGBT-owned and/or -consumer targeted.
Organizers say the city’s tourism department has been very supportive of the festival.
Events include:
- Opening Reception, Friday, May 24, 9 p.m., at Taste Restaurant at Casa Cupula.
- Commitment Ceremony, Saturday, May 25, 11 a.m., at Lido Beach Club.
- Vallarta Pride Fashion Show, Saturday, May 25, 2 p.m., at Blue Chairs Beach Club.
- “HEAT” Tea Dance, Saturday, May 25, 4 p.m. at Lido/Blue Chairs.
- Vallarta Pride 2013 @Night, Saturday, May 25, 8 p.m., at participating bars,lounges and clubs.
- Vallarta Pride Parade, Sunday, May 26, 4 p.m., in the Romantic Zone.
- Vallarta Pride Festival, Sunday, May 26, 5 p.m., Lazaro Cardenas Park
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