Tucson, Arizona Gay & Lesbian Clubs & Events

Pride in the Desert Arizona Lodging Splash Bash

Travel to Tucson, Arizona and you’ll enjoy a popular vacation spot that features lots of gay and lesbian activities, an active gay and lesbian nightclub scene and several gay and lesbian events.

Pride in the Desert. Organized by Tucson Pride, Pride in the Desert is an annual all-day gay and lesbian festival, which is held at the DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park. Featuring a wide array of entertainers, Pride in the Desert also boasts commercial and nonprofit exhibitors, a food court, as well as cool kid-friendly areas. This exciting event draws about 7,000 faithful from the gay and lesbian community. For more information, visit www.tucsonpride.org/about.html.  [Top]

TAG Approved Tucson, Arizona Lodging. The Best Western Royal Sun Inn & Suites is a Tucson, Arizona hotel resort located just ten miles from Tucson International Airport and conveniently close to many gay and lesbian nightclubs and events. Ideal for business and leisure travelers, our gay- and lesbian-friendly hotel is TAG Approved based on the following criteria

• Enforce non-discriminatory policies including “sexual orientation.”
• Treat heterosexual and domestic partners equally in personnel policies.
• Provide diversity and sensitivity training for employees.
• Employ staff that reflects the diversity of the community, including gay and lesbian employees in all levels of employment.
• Empower customers and employees to be “watchdogs” of its gay and lesbian business practices.   [Top]

Splash Bash: Oasis Tucson! Known years in Phoenix, Splash Bash: Oasis Tucson! is starting to make a splash in Tucson with the gay and lesbian community. A co-production of Tucson Pride and Ion AZ magazine, Splash Bash: Oasis Tucson! is a happening pool party extraordinaire. Discover a dazzling day of hot bodies, cool water and amazing performances by national DJ's and Divas. For more information, visit www.tucsonpride.org/about.html.  [Top]