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Austin Pride’s “Pride Pool Party”, presented by Splash Days, Ryan Oh & JLP.
Austin Pride’s “ROOFTOP POOL PARTY”, presented by Splash Days, Ryan Oh & JLP, is one of the standout Pool parties over the entire pride weekend.
- Are you visiting Austin for Pride? Stay at The Fairmont Austin, rated “Superb” by guests, complete with pool and continue the party back at your hotel!
The Party
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates – from 1 pm to 7 pm, with international DJs.
- Austin Pride is famous for its pool parties, and the Equality Alliance hosts some of the biggest and the best. This year organisers plan a massive production that will make a splash!
- Dance by the pool, take a dip or just chill. The choice is yours. Mix and mingle with the hottest guys from Austin and beyond.
- The party runs from 1 pm to 7 pm.
- Stay at The Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt, a boutique hotel offering guests spacious rooms, a great pool and the famous gay-friendly Kimpton welcome.
The Venue
- The event takes over the pool at The Thompson Hotel, located on 108 E 5th St, close to the bars in the downtown district.
- The Equality Alliance is a local Austin non-profit organisation where we believe in having fun and doing good. The event directly benefits local organisations such as TENT, OutYouth, Kind Clinic and Allgo.
Gay Austin
- Austin, the vibrant and inclusive city of Texas, is known for its thriving LGBTQ+ community and welcoming neighborhoods.
- The top gay neighborhoods in Austin are bursting with energy and pride. The trendy and eclectic South Congress (SoCo) district offers a diverse mix of boutiques, cafes, and nightlife hotspots, creating a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals.
- The historic and artsy enclave of East Austin boasts a strong queer presence, with its lively bars, music venues, and community events.
- Additionally, the vibrant and colorful neighborhood of Rainey Street provides a unique blend of gay-friendly bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
Popular Hotels in Austin
Most of the gay bars are located in Downtown and you can walk from one to the other. All are close to the city’s top attractions:
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The gay clubs in Austin are largely centered around the 4th street gay district and don’t get going until around midnight. Most of the city’s gay bars are within walking distance not only of each other but of dozens of other cool mainstream bars and clubs downtown, mostly in the hip Warehouse District that’s between the Texas Capitol building and the Colorado River. The gay scene in Austin is well integrated with the town so people mix and you’ll often spot gay folks hanging out at the music clubs, trendy lounges, coffeehouses, and restaurant bars that everyone else in town likes.
Also, Austin is home to a very popular and scenic gay sunbathing area, Hippie Hollow Park, a county-operated, clothing-optional park that’s about a 30-minute drive northwest of downtown, on the rocky but scenic shore of Lake Travis.
101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a bath or shower. Fairmont Austin features some units with city views, and rooms are fitted with a coffee machine.
304 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. At Austin Marriott Downtown each room has bed linen and towels
211 E 3rd St, Austin, TX 78701
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown offers air-conditioned accommodation & features a bar called Coffee to Cocktails that serves light appetizers. The property has a swimming pool and a fitness centre. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and hiking.
111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
The LINE Austin features free bikes and outdoor swimming pool in the heart of Austin. Featuring a bar, In-room amenities include complimentary WiFi, floor-to-ceiling windows with lake and city views, and a fully stacked minibar. Other amenities include a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.
91 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
The accommodation is air conditioned There is a seating & dining area with a flat-screen TV, a kitchen fitted with a dishwasher. Every unit features a private bathroom with free toiletries. Free WiFi
Austin, TX 78701
Key apartment features include: king-size bed with memory foam mattress, Queen-size sleeper sofa, Fully equipped kitchen, living room with smart TV, Ultra high-speed Internet. One free parking space
201 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
Each unit at the apart-hotel is fitted with air conditioning, private bathroom and kitchen with dishwasher, a living room. Offering an outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre. Free business-class Wi-Fi
301 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
Every unit features a private bathroom & bath or shower, air conditioning, Living room & a dining area in all units. guests can enjoy a fitness & business centre, a shared lounge & garden. Free WiFi, & parking
404 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
Austin's ONLY Gay Nightclub!!!
High Energy- High Volume, 3- Level Dance Club, with BASS BOSS Soundsystem and Lightshow! Largest Dance Floor in the ATX!!! Drag Show Every Friday and Saturday
404 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
The Jackalope is Austin’s favorite and most famous gay dive bar with incredible food. We serve up burgers consistently voted as one of the best in a city known for great burgers, as well as receiving national recognition for the excellence of both our food and our lively and uniquely “Austin” bar experience. We are located in the heart of Austin’s Historic District, smack in the middle of one of the country’s great entertainment districts
900 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
This gay vegan bar could be described as a colorful cabin, with a large outdoor music venue behind it.
121 W 8th St, Austin, TX 78701
Bears, Cubs, Otters, Wolfs, Leather, Fetish and all their admirers!
217B W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
Fun upscale gay lounge bar always busy
211 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
Austin’s Oldest Gay Bar Popular with the younger boys,
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