Puerto Vallarta Pride 2025: Dates, Schedule, and Must-See Events

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Discover Puerto Vallarta Pride 2025: dates, theme, parade, block party, gala, film screenings, and full schedule to plan your ultimate Pride week.

Puerto Vallarta Pride 2025 will run from May 17 to 25 under the theme “The Future Has No Gender,” marking the 12th edition of Mexico’s premier LGBTQ+ celebration. Against the backdrop of the Pacific coast, this year’s festival is expected to draw approximately 40,000 visitors from around the globe, reinforcing Puerto Vallarta’s status as one of Latin America’s top Pride destinations.

Key Highlights

  • Pride Parade & Block Party
    The heart of the festival beats on Thursday, May 22, 2025, when the Pride Parade kicks off at 4 PM, winding its way through the Romantic Zone, followed by a vibrant Block Party at 6 PM featuring live music and dance.
  • Red Gala
    On Sunday, May 18, guests don red for a glamorous evening of cinema and red-carpet style at The Top Sky Bar, including a screening of “Happy Together” under the stars.
  • Rainbow Run
    Early risers can lace up for the inclusive 3K & 6K Rainbow Race along the Malecón on Saturday, May 24, promoting health, visibility, and solidarity.
  • Bearadise & Circuit Parties
    Parallel events by Bearadise, Studs Bear Bar, Industry Night Club, and Mantamar Beach Club run throughout the week, offering pool parties, live shows, and community meet-ups.
  • PV Lesbian Pride
    From May 21–26, PV Lesbian Pride hosts dedicated events, including boat parties and beach socials, celebrating lesbian and queer women’s communities.

Full Schedule of Official Vallarta Pride Events

Subject to change without notice

Saturday, May 17

  • 6 PM: March Against Homophobia (Sheraton Hotel)
  • 8 PM: Photography Exhibition “No Hay Futuro Sin Memoria” (Morelos 128-15A, Centro)

Sunday, May 18

  • 7 PM: Red Gala & Film “Happy Together” (The Top Sky Bar)

Monday, May 19

  • 6 PM: Pet Parade (Lazaro Cardenas Park)
  • 6 PM: International Met-A Ball (#258 Lazaro Cardenas)
  • Youth programming at CUC UDG

Tuesday, May 20

  • 7 PM: FICG–MUBI International Film Festival screening “Queer” (The Top Sky Bar)
  • Youth programming at Prepa Jacobo

Wednesday, May 21

  • 5:30–8:30 PM: Bearadise Sunset Meet & Greet (Pinnacle #180 Pulpito)
  • 7 PM: Pink Dinner Fundraiser (The Top Sky Bar by Almar)
  • 7 PM: Film “Caminos Cruzados” (ACT2PV)
  • 9 PM: Studs Underwear Night (#283 Basilio Badillo)
  • 11 PM: Industry Night Club (#258 L. Cardenas)

Thursday, May 22

  • 11 AM–8 PM: Pool Party (Mantamar Beach Club)
  • 4 PM: Pride Parade
  • 6 PM: Block Party (Zona Romántica)
  • 3 PM: Bearadise Bear Party Bus (warm-up from 2 PM)
  • 9 PM: Studs Fetish Night Live Show (#283 Basilio Badillo)
  • 11 PM: Industry Night Club (#258 L. Cardenas)

Friday, May 23

  • International Film Festival screenings
  • 2 PM: Bearback Mountain Pool Party (Cuale Condos)
  • 4 PM: Drag Derby & Street Fair (Calle Pulpito)
  • 7 PM: Women’s Mingle/Game Night (Hilton Riviera)
  • 9 PM: Studs Jockstrap Party (#283 Basilio Badillo)
  • 11 PM: Industry Night Club (#258 L. Cardenas)
  • 11 AM–8 PM: Pool Party (Mantamar Beach Club)

Saturday, May 24

  • 8 AM: Rainbow Run (Malecón)
  • 1 PM: Lesbian Beach Party (Hilton Riviera)
  • 2 PM: Bearylicious Pool Party (Cuale Condo)
  • 5 PM: Lesbian Sunset Boat Party
  • 7 PM: Ellas Conectan en la Escena (Plaza Romy)
  • Art Auction Fundraiser
  • Tryst Drag Brunch – Special Edition
  • Bearwatch Meetup (Los Muertos Pier)
  • 9 PM: Studs Daddies Night Live Show
  • 11 PM: Industry Night Club

Parade Registration & Participation

Groups and brands can register to march in the parade with rates set at 200 MXN for non-profits, 500 MXN for organized groups (schools, sports clubs), and 3,000 MXN for for-profit businesses. Full registration details and guidelines are available at the official website.

For tickets, volunteer opportunities, and the latest updates, visit the official Vallarta Pride website and follow @VallartaPrideOfficial on social media vallartapride.com.

Discover Puerto Vallarta Pride 2025: dates, theme, parade, block party, gala, film screenings, and full schedule to plan your ultimate Pride week.

Puerto Vallarta Pride 2025 will run from May 17 to 25 under the theme “The Future Has No Gender,” marking the 12th edition of Mexico’s premier LGBTQ+ celebration. Against the backdrop of the Pacific coast, this year’s festival is expected to draw approximately 40,000 visitors from around the globe, reinforcing Puerto Vallarta’s status as one of Latin America’s top Pride destinations.

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