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Black Pride Experiences

Next on the Black Prides calendar: January 2027.

Winter Pride (MLK Weekend)

Atlanta, GA
Dates TBC

City Pride Celebrations

Palm Springs Pride

Palm Springs, CA
November 5–8, 2026

LGBTQ+ Travel & Experiences

Winter Pride Maspalomas

Maspalomas, Spain
Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Atlantis San Diego to Mexico Cruise

San Diego, CA → Mexican Riviera
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026

Atlantis Thanksgiving Caribbean Cruise

Miami, FL → Caribbean
Nov 22, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026

Conferences, Festivals & Special Events

SPECIAL EVENT

HBCU Homecoming Season

Various locations
September–November 2026

CONFERENCE

AfroTech

Houston, TX
Nov 2–6, 2026

CONFERENCE

Adobe MAX

Miami Beach, FL
Nov 10–12, 2026

CONFERENCE

Black Men in Education Convening

Philadelphia, PA
Nov 13–15, 2026

CONFERENCE

Microsoft Ignite

San Francisco, CA
Nov 17–20, 2026

CONFERENCE

AWS re:Invent

Las Vegas, NV
Nov 30–Dec 4, 2026

Holidays & Seasonal Moments

Thanksgiving

November 26, 2026

Christmas

December 25, 2026

New Year's Eve

December 31, 2026

Veterans Day

November 11, 2026

Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 20, 2026

What’s Happening in Your City?

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Atlanta

Day parties, brunches, and Black queer nightlife in the ATL.

New York City

Find drag shows, dance floors, and queer gatherings across the boroughs.

Washington, DC

Explore DMV happy hours, community gatherings, and nights out.

Houston

Find Houston day parties, drag shows, and Black queer gatherings.

Explore Oak Lawn nightlife and community events across DFW.

Discover Chicago dance parties, live shows, and neighborhood gatherings.

Find rooftop parties, queer arts events, and nights out across LA.

Discover beach weekends, pool parties, and nightlife from Miami to Fort Lauderdale.

Stories, Guides & Community

Go deeper with city guides, weekend plans, community stories, travel, and creator spotlights.

May 08
Why Black LGBTQ+ UGC Matters Now More Than Ever

We’ve always shaped the culture. The music. The language. The fashion. The nightlife. The internet’s entire personality. Black LGBTQ+ communities have been setting the tone for decades and the mainstream has spent just as long borrowing from it without crediting the source. That’s starting to change. And user-generated content is a big part of why. […]

May 03
Carrying the Torch. Philly Black Pride’s Newly Appointed VP on Legacy & Responsibility

Meet Olu Solanke, VP of Philly Black Pride As a North Philly native, stepping into the role of Vice President of Philly Black Pride isn’t just a title, it’s a responsibility to protect, grow, and give back to a community that has helped shape the man I am. Oftentimes, when the community travels to different […]

Jan 12
Atlanta’s MLK Weekend: Days of Rhythm, Community, & Connection

MLK Weekend arrives each year as a reminder of our power, our creativity, and the way Black queer communities transform a long weekend into a full‑scale celebration. From Friday’s first linkups to Monday’s final day parties, the entire stretch becomes a living soundtrack of movement, music, laughter, and connection. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY […]

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