Las Vegas Pride is marking its 43rd anniversary with a 10-day celebration running from October 9 to 18, featuring events that amplify LGBTQIA+ voices and promote visibility across the valley. The festivities kick off with National Coming Out Weekend and include the annual Pride Parade on October 9 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Downtown Las Vegas, with the pre-show starting at 6 p.m. and the parade beginning at 7 p.m. at the intersection of 4th Street and Bridger Avenue. The parade is free and open to all, with beverage stations, food trucks, and exhibitors at the Block Party on 4th Street.
On October 10, the Pride Rainbow Rave will take place at the A Lot at Area 15 starting at 8:30 p.m., featuring DJs Disco Fries, LEXTO, Crums, DJ Pornstar, and Hypnotizing Hippie. The event is 18+ with tickets starting at $22.78. The 5th Annual ELEVATE Pride Pool Party returns to the Sahara Las Vegas Retro Pool on October 11 and again on October 18 for the closing party, both 21+ events offering cabanas and daybeds. A family-friendly, substance-free Pride night will be held at Crystal Palace Rancho on October 12 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., hosted with PACT Coalition, including skating, two slices of pizza, and a juice box for $5 per person in advance or $20 at the door.
Las Vegas Pride is also partnering with The Human Rights Campaign for October’s Third Thursday at Maroon Las Vegas on October 15, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and complimentary welcome drinks for those on the guest list. The main Las Vegas Pride Festival will be held on October 17 from noon to 10 p.m. at the Desert Breeze Event Center, offering entertainment, activations, and local voice amplification. Tickets for the all-ages, family-friendly festival are $10. A complete list of official events is available online.
Sources: 8 News Now
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