Check out what’s going on each month: (DO YOU HAVE AN EVENT? CLICK HERE.)
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JANUARY |
Phoenix Zoo LightsPhoenix Zoo Shining bigger and brighter than ever with nearly four million lights, hundreds of dazzling displays, brand new Wildlife Lanterns and the return of the tallest floating tree in North America showcasing ORIGINAL music and a synchronized light show!
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FEBRUARY |
Desperado LGBTQ+ Film FestivalCenter for the Performing Arts LGBTQ Film Festival in Phoenix, Arizona put on by the Desperado Film Club, Student Life, and the Center for Performing Arts at the Paradise Valley Community College.
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Annual Tubac Festival of the ArtsTubac, AZ The Tubac Festival of the Arts is Southern Arizona’s longest running art festival.
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Glendale Chocolate AffaireMurphy Park Chocolate! Perfect for your valentine.
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Arizona Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace12601 E. Hwy 60 Looking for a unique getaway? How about a trip back in time?
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AGRA RodeoCorona Ranch and Rodeo Grounds The Arizona Gay Rodeo Association’s signature annual event.
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MARCH |
Arizona Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace12601 E. Hwy 60 Looking for a unique getaway? How about a trip back in time?
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MLB Spring TrainingBeautiful warm sunny days and baseball. The two have gone together for almost a century here in Arizona – from the sports barnstorming days before statehood to the beginnings of the Cactus League in 1947. |
Rainbows FestivalHeritage Square Park An urban street fair celebrating diversity in downtown Phoenix. FREE ADMISSION. |
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APRIL |
Annual Phoenix Film FestivalHarkins Scottsdale 101 The Phoenix Film Festival has been named one of The 25 Coolest Film Festivals and a Top 50 Worth the Entry Fee by MovieMaker Magazine and has been called the most filmmaker-friendly festival out there.
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AIDS Walk Arizona & 5K RunTempe Beach Park Aunt Rita’s AIDS Walk Arizona is the largest gathering in Arizona to support people living with HIV and raise community awareness.
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Saguaro Cup Sports FestivalThe Premier Softball Tournament in the Southwest. |
Annual Two Spirit PowwowSouth Mountain Community College POWWOW Contest, all dancers & drum groups welcome. Indigenous market, food trucks, outreach booths and free STI Testing.
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Pima County FairApril 18th – 28th, 2024 Features live animal shows, concerts, carnival rides and vendors. Hundreds of local groups perform every year. The Pima County Fair is one of the most popular attractions in Tucson.
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MAY |
Sparkle Glitter GLSEN: Adult Prom FundraiserMay 18th, 2024 Adult Prom Fundraiser
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Bartlett Lake Bash3rd weekend of May and September A fabulous camp-out; Bartlett Lake Bash was started many years ago by gay men and women who want to meet at the Lake and have a fun time!
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JUNE |
Tempe Pride PartyJune 1st, 2024 Join us for an unforgettable night of celebration and love at Downtown Tempe’s Pride Party!
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Hero Award LuncheonJune 7th, 2024 Join us to celebrate businesses and individuals who go above and beyond for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Bisbee PrideCelebrate the diversity of Bisbee!
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Prism Network’s Annual Pride PicnicGranite Creek Park Bring your own favorite picnic food and something to share. It’s the ‘Return of the Potluck’!
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Pride in the Pines – Flagstaffflagstaffpride.org/pride-in-the-pines A great way to cool down and show your pride. |
Navajo Nation PrideWindow Rock, AZ The historic & largest Indigenous Pride celebration in the country | Honoring our LGBTQIA+ relatives & reaffirming the sacredness of their identities.
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JULYToo hot to go outside in the Desert? Head to Northern Arizona to cool down. Book your LGBT friendly accommodations today. |
July 4th Firecracker ExpressJuly 4th Verde Canyon Railroad will celebrate Independence Day with their annual Firecracker Express which begins with a traditional all-American barbecue and patriotic music in the depot’s shaded courtyard.
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NABWMT 43rd Annual ConventionJuly 3rd – 6th, 2024 A Gay Multi-Cultural, Anti-Racism Organization. Meet new friends & Allies. 10% discount for Pride Guide® readers only use code Get@10r@te.
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Annual Summer Spectacular ArtWalkMain Street and Marshall Way It’s summertime’s annual cool down in the Scottsdale Arts District. ArtWalkers can “chill out” as they “ArtWalk the Line” along Main Street and Marshall Way where dozens of fine art galleries will be busy with artist demonstrations, exhibit openings and special receptions.
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Arizona Highland Celtic FestivalFoxglenn Park A festival celebrating all things Celtic; including Celtic entertainment, traditional food and merchandise vendors, competitions in Highland dance, bagpiping, athletics, tug-o’-war; historical reenactment and demonstrations, Celtic clans and societies, genealogy, educational workshops, plants and geology of the Celtic regions, and a fun and festive children’s area including our signature oatmeal toss.
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AUGUST |
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SEPTEMBER |
Bartlett Lake Bash3rd weekend of May and September A fabulous camp-out; Bartlett Lake Bash was started many years ago by gay men and women who want to meet at the Lake and have a fun time!
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Tucson Pride ParadeDowntown Tucson & Armory Park (222 S 5th Ave) Get ready to immerse yourself in a colorful extravaganza featuring fabulous floats, an array of dazzling lights, and an enthusiastic crowd.
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Tucson Pride FestivalGeorges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park Join us for The Tucson Pride Festival, the oldest and longest-running PRIDE festival in the State of Arizona!
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OCTOBER |
AIDSWALK TucsonOctober 15th, 2023 A fundraiser for the care services, prevention programs, and LGBTQ initiatives of the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation.
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Phoenix Pride FestivalOctober 19th – 20th, 2024 Phoenix Pride celebrates and promotes the history, diversity and future prosperity of the metropolitan Phoenix LGBTQ community. Celebrating 40 years. |
Halloween Adventures in JeromeOne of the most haunted towns in Arizona. Go to Northern Arizona Accommodations now to book your rooms for all the fun.
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NOVEMBER |
Day of the Dead Procession and EventTubac, AZ Get in the Spirit. Discover Magic. And, experience the unforgettable spectacle of Tubac’s annual Día de los Muertos celebration.
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Pride in ChandlerDesert Breeze Park Come celebrate Pride in Chandler!
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Transgender Day of RemembranceThe Transgender Day of Remembrance is recognized annually each November 20. It is a day to memorialize fallen members of the trans* community who have been killed as a result of transphobia and hate. |
Las Noches De Las Luminarias at The Desert Botanical GardensA unique southwestern holiday tradition in Phoenix.
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Phoenix Zoo LightsPhoenix Zoo Shining bigger and brighter than ever with nearly four million lights, hundreds of dazzling displays, brand new Wildlife Lanterns and the return of the tallest floating tree in North America showcasing ORIGINAL music and a synchronized light show!
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DECEMBER |
Phoenix Zoo LightsPhoenix Zoo Shining bigger and brighter than ever with nearly four million lights, hundreds of dazzling displays, brand new Wildlife Lanterns and the return of the tallest floating tree in North America showcasing ORIGINAL music and a synchronized light show!
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Festival of TreesSouthwest Center Join the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce for our annual showcase of beautifully decorated trees, a silent auction, drinks, and holiday cheer!
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Annual Boat Parade of Lights @ London Bridgewww.lbycboatparadeoflights.com Enjoy the spirit of Christmas and experience a Winter Wonderland as gaily decorated vessels cruise under the historic London Bridge on the shimmering waters of Lake Havasu! Lake Havasu City’s Boat Parade of Lights has been repeatedly selected as one of the top 100 events in the U.S. by the American Bus Association. |
Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo3400 Zoo Court Santa, lights and wild animals at Tucson’s Zoo. |
Fourth Avenue Winter Street FairTucson, AZ A Tucson staple for over 40 years. |