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Browse Pride celebrations, getaways, festivals, conferences, and seasonal events.

Black Pride Experiences

Next on the Black Prides calendar: January 2027.

Winter Pride (MLK Weekend)

Dates TBC
Atlanta, GA

Celebrate Black LGBTQ+ Pride in Atlanta over MLK Weekend.

City Pride Celebrations

Palm Springs Pride

November 5–8, 2026
Palm Springs, CA

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride in the Coachella Valley.

LGBTQ+ Travel & Experiences

Winter Pride Maspalomas

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

A Pride celebration on Gran Canaria.

Atlantis San Diego to Mexico Cruise

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

Sail the Mexican Riviera on an Atlantis LGBTQ+ cruise.

Atlantis Thanksgiving Caribbean Cruise

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

Spend Thanksgiving week at sea on an Atlantis LGBTQ+ cruise.

Conferences, Festivals & Special Events

SPECIAL EVENT

HBCU Homecoming Season

September–November 2026
Various locations

Explore homecoming gatherings for HBCU alumni and students.

CONFERENCE

AfroTech

Nov 2–6, 2026
Houston, TX

A conference for Black technologists, founders, and investors.

CONFERENCE

Adobe MAX

Nov 10–12, 2026
Miami Beach, FL

A conference for creatives who work with Adobe tools.

CONFERENCE

Black Men in Education Convening

Nov 13–15, 2026
Philadelphia, PA

A gathering focused on Black men in education.

CONFERENCE

Microsoft Ignite

Nov 17–20, 2026
San Francisco, CA

A conference for IT professionals and technology leaders.

CONFERENCE

AWS re:Invent

Nov 30–Dec 4, 2026
Las Vegas, NV

A conference for the AWS cloud computing community.

Holidays & Seasonal Moments

Thanksgiving

November 26, 2026

Find gatherings and events over Thanksgiving week.

Christmas

December 25, 2026

Find holiday gatherings around Christmas.

New Year's Eve

December 31, 2026

Find countdown parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

What’s Happening in Your City?

Start with one of BGE’s core cities, then explore the growing network.

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 05
London Based Black Queer Creatives You Should Know About

In today's world, the need for strong, supportive communities for Black LGBTQ+ individuals is more crucial than ever...

May 05
Meet MC/DJ/Promoter JayLaTay

JayLaTay, a native of St. Louis, MO, is what we would call a multifacted creative and is one who is definitely charting his own path within our community. What started as house parties to build and nurture community around him, quickly grew into a brand, where he hosts and DJs across Philly and in cities across the world.

May 05
Meet MC/Promoter Reggi

Growing up in a family where hosting epic gatherings was second nature, Reggi quickly picked up the art of creating unforgettable moments. From high school to college events, he truly honed his skills, and now continues to leave lasting impressions in Houston and beyond.

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