Event Dates
From: Friday, August 29, 2025
To: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Silicon Valley Pride
San Jose California 2025
Celebrate pride in Silicon Valley as San Jose is covered in a sea of rainbows for an end of Summer event.
Silicon Valley Pride San Jose 2025
Celebrate pride in Silicon Valley as San Jose is covered in a sea of rainbows for an end of Summer event. The Pride week runs for a week, while the major celebrations take place on the final Saturday and Sunday.
- Visiting San Jose? Stay close to all the pride events at the “Exceptional” rated WhyHotel by Placemakr, featuring spacious suites with high-end amenities, modern gym and excellent location.
The Pride Village
- Next Edition: Friday 29th to Sunday 31st August, 2025.
- Each year in late August, Silicon Valley Pride takes over the Plaza de César Chávez Park in downtown San Jose to celebrate pride for two days of fun in the sun.
- The park is located near The Tech Interactive Museum and the illustrious San Jose Museum of Art and features an open air theater.
- Check out the top hotels closest to the gay pride events.
Night and Day Festival
- Saturday 30th August, 2025 – Events kick off with a night festival from 6 pm to 11 pm on Saturday
- Two stages will provide different types of entertainment including DJs and live performances.
- Sunday 31st August, 2025 – On Sunday events frum from midday to 6 pm.
Main parade
- Sunday 31st August, 2025 – 10:30 am The parade leaves along Market Street starting at Julian Street and ending at the main entrance of the festival. Festival grounds open once again after the parade ends at noon to the excitement of dance performers, talented artists, and the music of live bands.
- The festival features two stages: the main stage and a second stage; Family Garden (family-friendly area); Hey Girl Area and Stage (area celebrating our queer women and femme-identified community members); Live Visual Art Exhibitions; Cocktail Lounge; and an array of vendors including food trucks and many more.
- Stay in downtown, just a 5 minute drive from all the gay bars and clubs in The Alameda district. The AC Hotel by Marriott is a readers choice with great rooms and modern decor.
Gay San Jose
San Jose is more than a world center for the software industry south of San Francisco; there’s plenty of gay social life here in Silicon Alley too. With a Subtropical Mediterranean climate San Jose has over 300 days of sunshine per year.
The Alameda is the historic LGBTQ+ District in San Jose. Splash, Mac’s Club and Renegades are San Jose’s popular LGBTQ+ clubs often featuring drag shows, theme nights and DJ events.
- Splash – Gay nightclub with 2 levels for dancing, a rooftop smoking patio & weekly events.
- Mac’s Club – Casual neighborhood bar favored by a mostly gay clientele for its easygoing vibe & patio seating.
- Renegades – Lively gay bar for cocktails & bar snacks, plus a pool table, dart machine, pinball & a patio.
Hotels in San Jose
The following popular hotels are close to all the city’s gay bars and the pride celebrations. They are highly-rated by our readers:
The Fairmont, The Westin, Hotel De Anza, AC Hotel by Marriott
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233 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, California 95113
This classic hotel is in downtown San Jose, which features shopping and dining. The property features a multilingual front and tour desk. The hotel provides rooms service for each meal. Hotel De Anza, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel rooms include 1 flat-screen TV and a refrigerator and a work desk. Hotel De Anza, a Destination by Hyatt
302 South Market Street, San Jose, California 95113
Located downtown, San José State University is 10 minutes’ walk from Westin San Jose. A gym, an authentic Italian restaurant and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi are featured. Modern decor and a flat-screen TV is in every room at The Westin San Jose. Each is classically decorated with modern decor and contemporary furnishings.
North 6th Street, Hensley Historic District, Japantown, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95112
Boasting a fitness centre and free WiFi, East Campus Condos by Barsala is situated in the centre of San Jose, close to San Jose Convention Center, San Pedro Square and San Jose Civic Auditorium. All units here feature a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
350 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, California 95113
AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Downtown features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in San Jose. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available on site. The hotel offers a continental or buffet breakfast.
101 East San Fernando Street, San Jose, California 95112
Each unit is fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with hot tub and a hairdryer. A microwave, a fridge as well as a kettle and a coffee machine
873 North 7th Street, San Jose, California 95112
The house is perfect offering a living room with a flat-screen TV. With free private parking Leading onto a patio with garden views, the air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. WiFi is available
886 Delmas Ave, San Jose, California 95125
The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. offers free WiFi and air conditioning newly re-modeled and Upgraded • free parking (assigned)
1082 Myrtle St, San Jose, California 95126
The holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
39 Post Street, San Jose, California 95113
THE FUN SIDE OF THE RAINBOW
The oldest Gay Bar in San Jose is still here to serve a good drink, a good laugh and a good time to all of our New and old Friends.
65 Post St, San Jose, California 95113
Splash is the South Bay’s Premiere Gay Nightclub. With 2 levels of dancing, rooftop smoking patio, over 20 video screens. Voted Silicon Valley’s #1 LGBT Nightclub & Bar 6 Years Running, You can expect a Fresh Look, Awesome Sound, Lighting & Videos as well as a Fun & Friendly Vibe!
501 West Taylor Street, San Jose, California 95110
Renegades has a little something for everyone from bears to drag queens, offering regular theme nights and entertainment it well worth stopping off for a drink or two
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East Campus Condos
4 Star, Luxury
- 4 Star – Fulley Equipped Fitness Centre, Free WiFi
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, kitchen, private bathroom
- Central location in San Jose, fitness center, free WiFi, units with flat-screen TVs, kitchens, and private bathrooms.
The Westin
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4 Star – Downtown, Authentic Italian Restaurant
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Free Wi-Fi, modern decor, flat-screen TV
- Downtown San Jose, offers gym, Italian restaurant, elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi, modern decor, and flat-screen TVs.
Hilton San Jose
4 Star, Great Value
- 4 Star – Near Convention Center, Airport
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Outdoor swimming pool, fitness center
- Adjacent to San Jose McEnery Convention Center, amenities include a business center, outdoor pool, fitness center, and restaurant.
AC Hotel by Marriott
3 Star, Location
- 3 Star – Outdoor Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Exalent restaurant, bar, 24-hour front desk
- Features a restaurant, outdoor pool, fitness center, bar, 24-hour front desk, shared lounge, and free WiFi throughout.
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