What Gay Events are Happening in San Diego?

San Diego hosts LGBTQ+ events throughout the year, from major festivals to weekly bar nights.

Major Annual Events

• San Diego Pride (July) — The region's largest civic event with parade, festival, block party, and 5K run attracting 250,000+ people
• FilmOut San Diego (August) — The city's LGBTQ+ film festival showcasing cutting-edge queer cinema from around the world
• CityFest (August) — Art and music festival on 5th Avenue in Hillcrest attracting more than 150,000 locals and visitors
• Red Dress Party San Diego (September) — Annual fundraising event where all attendees wear red dresses, benefiting local LGBTQ+ charities
• Nightmare on Normal Street (October) — Hillcrest's Halloween bash with a trick-or-treat trail, beer garden, food vendors, and an outrageous costume contest
• San Diego Latino Pride — Annual celebration of the Latinx LGBTQ+ community

Weekly & Recurring Events

• Drag shows at Lips Restaurant — Dinner and shows six nights a week plus Sunday Gospel Brunch
• Dance nights at Rich's — Themed DJ nights throughout the week
• Bubbles for Brunch at Urban MO's — Saturdays, 11 AM – 2 PM
• Karaoke at Number One Fifth Avenue — Regular karaoke nights

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