Puerto Vallarta Pride

Name: Puerto Vallarta Pride
Start: 2026-05-17
Location: Lázaro Cárdenas 567, Emiliano Zapata

May

Date

17 May (Sunday)

Time

Sun, May 17 – Mon, May 18

Venue

Lázaro Cárdenas 567, Emiliano Zapata

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

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📝 Useful Information

Vallarta Pride 2026 is scheduled to take place from May 17 to May 24, 2026, in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. The 13th annual edition features the theme "La Nueva Era: Un Pride Muy Mexicano" (A New Era: A Very Mexican Pride). This year also marks a historic "Sister Pride" partnership with NYC Pride, enhancing the event's international profile.

The celebration peaks during the U.S. Memorial Day weekend, with major activities centered in the Zona Romántica.

The 2026 festival is organized into two primary hubs divided by Calle Rodolfo Gomez:

Would you like help finding specific hotel recommendations or flight options for the Pride 2026 dates? (This can help you secure a spot before the peak travel season rush).

Key Event Schedule

Festival "Energy Zones"

Planning Tips

•Pride Pet Parade: Monday, May 18 at 6:00 PM at Lázaro Cárdenas Park. Attendees are encouraged to dress their pets in "Mexican Pride" attire.

•International Pride Parade: Thursday, May 21 at 4:00 PM. The route typically starts at the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort and ends in the Zona Romántica at the "Rodolfo Gomez Line".

•Official Pride Block Party: Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 PM (immediately following the parade). Held on Calle Lázaro Cárdenas, the heart of the local nightlife strip.

•Drag Derby: Friday, May 22. A high-energy obstacle race on Calle Púlpito featuring local and international drag talent.

•Mantamar Weekend Events: May 21–24. A series of beachfront pool parties and "T-Dances" at the Mantamar Beach Club.

•Mantamar Beach Club

•Day Play (Colonia Amapas): Located south of the line, focusing on beach clubs, pool parties at The Pool Club at Casa Cupula, and sun-drenched social events.

•The Pool Club at Casa Cupula

•Nightlife (Colonia Emiliano Zapata): Located north of the line, this area hosts the high-octane club scene, including Industry Night Club and the Thursday night street parties.

•Accommodations: Hotels in the Zona Romántica sell out months in advance; early booking is highly recommended.

•Official Updates: The full, detailed schedule is typically released in late April. Check the Official Vallarta Pride Instagram for real-time news.

•Free vs. Ticketed: While the main parade and block party are free, many pool parties and circuit events at venues like Industry or Mantamar require paid tickets.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026