On Sunday, June 7, 2026, the largest gay pride parade in the world will celebrate its 30th anniversary. Past parades have attracted over 3 million people took to the streets of São Paulo, according to estimates. More updates on what international travelers can expect coming soon!
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The parade’s theme for 2025 will pay tribute to our community’s elders. According to the parade organizers, “with affection, respect and urgency we honor the experiences of LGBT+ people over the age of 60. Many of the freedoms we celebrate today only exist because they resisted.”
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In the days leading up to the parade, São Paulo (already one of the most gay-friendly cities in Latin America) explodes with gay activities. By day, “gayborhoods” like Frei Caneca and Largo do Arouche fill with couples. And by night, bars and nightclubs throughout the city are packed.
Last year, the them of the parade was “voting for the rights of the LGBT+ population.” In 2024, everyone was encouraged to take to the streets in green and yellow, the colors of the Brazilian flag. In recent years, the colors became associated with anti-gay groups, but this marks a return green and yellow reclaimed as symbols of national pride for all Brazilians. The theme for 2025’s parade has yet to be chosen.
Getting There
For those searching for air/hotel packages, Expedia offers some of the lowest rates for package deals to São Paulo. Europeans, Americans, and visitors who are already in South America have a number of inexpensive options. For international flights, we always use SkyScanner.com to compare airfares and find the lowest rates all of the major airlines.
Hotels & Gay-Friendly Places to Stay
South America’s largest city offers hundreds of great places to stay. Here’s our short list of hotels you can enjoy your stay for pride weekend.
Guide to Bars & Club
There are almost 40 different options! From hole-in-the-wall bars to multi-floor mega clubs, check out our 2024 guide to São Paulo’s gay (and gay-friendly) places to go.
Saunas & Sex
Every sex club, cinema, and sauna will be very active for Pride Week. We’ve listed them all on one page. Dive in!
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*Note for American visitors : Travel to Brazil requires a visa. Get visa info you will need in time for June’s pride parade. Click here for Brazilian visa information for tourists.
