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Charlotte, North Carolina
Boutique-luxury Uptown hotel with a rooftop bar, steps from the festival
A boutique-luxury hotel in the heart of Uptown from Kimpton, a brand with deep LGBTQ+ roots. The rooftop bar Merchant & Trade draws a stylish crowd, and you are within a short walk of First Ward Park and the Tryon Street parade route.
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