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St Louis Pride and Pride Fest are two of the highlights of the gay calendar in the city.
St Louis Pride and Pride Fest are two of the highlights of the gay calendar in the city. The event is one of the largest gay pride parades in the Midwest.
- The Grove area on Manchester is at the heart of gay life in the city bustling with gay bars and gay-friendly shops and restaurants. Stay at the Hyatt Regency, with spacious rooms, great location and perfect views of the famous arch.
The Event
- Awaiting dates, Typically the last weekend in June – St Louis Pride Fest attracts gay visitors from well beyond the city of St Louis with visitors coming from eastern Missouri, southwestern Illinois, and other neighboring states in the Mississippi River region.
Pride Fest 2025
- Saturday & Sunday – Awaiting dates – PrideFest takes place on Tucker Blvd. between Market and Olive St. on the last Saturday and Sunday in June. More than 300,000 people attend PrideFest, one of the biggest celebrations during Pride weekend, and every year, that number increases. This is the traditional downtown STL location and is a welcome return home.
- The festival includes a food court, kids and family area, dance pavilion, and a main stage featuring local, national and international acts, djs, dancers, drag queens and performers.
- Tucker Blvd is easily accessible by public transit such as MetroLink and MetroBus. Parking is free on Sundays and taxis are easy to catch from this location.
- Stay close to the parade at the Hotel Saint Louis, rated “Fabulous” by guests with high-end amenities and located in the heart of the city.
Pride Parade 2025
- Sunday – Awaiting dates – The St Louis Pride parade is held on the Sunday of the pride festivities and begins at noon. The parade runs along the Gateway Mall, beginning at 8th and Market Streets, and continuing along Market west to 18th Street. The Arch serves as the backdrop and main focal point to the parade.
Gay St Louis
St Louis is a magnet for young and ambitious folks from vast areas of surrounding farmland and small towns of the region. The Gateway City is a also a gay-friendly destination marked by diverse neighborhoods, eye-catching architecture and local charm.
- The patio at Just John is the place to be on warm summer nights. Rehab Bar & Grill is a laid-back oasis with a full menu.
- If you want to stay close to the bars and clubs in The Grove, check out The Chase Park Plaza Hotel, with a fantastic pool, excellent rooms and warm welcome.
- Alternatively, stay closer to downtown and take a rideshare to the bars. Check out The Last Hotel STL a charming 4 star hotel with outdoor pool, large rooms and a sophisticated feel.
- South Grand and Central West End are also popular gayborhoods, offering something for art lovers, beer drinkers and theater queens alike.
- Other lively areas include Laclede’s Landing, a vibrant riverfront district of shops, pubs and restaurants.
- On nearby Spring Avenue, the Grey Fox Pub hosts drag and cabaret events most nights, after its charmingly low-key happy hour. Bar PM and Hummel’s Pub are a mini-gayborhood in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Carondelet.
Popular Hotels in St Louis
The following hotels are close to the city’s top attractions:
Angad Arts Hotel, Hyatt Regency, The Westin, The Last Hotel STL
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3550 Samuel Shepard Drive, Saint Louis, Missouri 63103
Arts Hotel offers accommodation with a bar, private parking and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are an ATM and a concierge service, along with free WiFi and features evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.
811 Spruce Street, Saint Louis, Missouri 63102
This 4-star hotel is located in the historic Cupples Station district of downtown St. Louis. It features an International restaurant, luxury spa and modern rooms with a 37-inch flat-screen TV. Guests have free access to the gym
1501 Washington Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63103
The Last Hotel STL features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Saint Louis. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
315 Chestnut Street, Saint Louis, Missouri 63101
Adjacent to the
in the heart of city centre, this hotel features rooms with 50-inch flat-screen TVs and free WiFi access. A variety of dining options are available on site. Tea and coffee-making facilities3636 Blaine Ave, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
Tiffany Retreat provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The holiday home comes with 4 bedrooms, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, a microwave, a washing machine, a fridge and an oven.
4930 Wise Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
The air-conditioned units are furnished with parquet floors and feature a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, desk, a living room, an equipped kitchen, patio and views over the garden. There is a seating and a dining area in all units A garden and a terrace
4567 West Pine Boulevard, Saint Louis, Missouri 63108
All units here are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge
Tower Grove South, Saint Louis, Missouri 63116
Located in Tower Grove, Modern St Louis Apartment offers accommodation with a kitchen. Complimentary WiFi is featured throughout the property. All units feature air conditioning and a TV. A dishwasher and coffee machine are also offered.
4510 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
St. Louis's newest LGBTQ+ hot spot, offering spacious patio, comfy lounge and action packed cabaret
2280 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63104
Easygoing gay piano bar with nightly piano performances & sing-alongs, plus bar snacks.
4127 Manchester Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
HandleBar is a 10 year old gay bar with a bicycle theme in the Grove. With a welcoming atmosphere for all and a nice patio
7101 South Broadway, Saint Louis, Missouri 63111
The most welcoming little pub in the city. You might not know a soul when you walk in the door but you'll leave with a bunch of new friends.
7109 South Broadway, Saint Louis, Missouri 63111
Friendly neighborhood gay bar, everyone is welcome. Karaoke Wed & Thrus
AbFabFriday Show, Saturday Cocktails & Cabaret, Sunday Funday Show
4054 Chouteau Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
Casual gay nightspot featuring a spacious back patio, regular drag shows & a basic pub-food menu Rehab is the FUN Bar in the Grove where the PARTY BEGINS but NEVER ENDS! Best Happy Hour in The Grove!! Awesome daily specials!
3503 South Spring Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63116
Great neighborhood gay bar with great shows on the weekends
4112 Manchester Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
Just John NightClub has been serving pride to LGBTQIA+ St. Louis for over 10 years offering regular events like karaoke
1027 Russell Boulevard, Saint Louis, Missouri 63104
Nice fun gay bar popular with locals and tourists alike
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Thousands gather downtown St. Louis to celebrate PrideFest