http://www.circuitpartyguide.com/index.php Your international source for circuit parties. en gary@noizemag.com Copyright 2012 2012-04-21T19:04:22+00:00 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/folsom_street_fair http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/folsom_street_fair A true San Francisco original, the Folsom Street Fair never disappoints. Each year the fairgrounds are filled with people in their most outrageous leather/rubber/fetish attire enjoying the world’s largest and best loved Leather fair. With over 400,00 people in attendance covering 13 city blocks, the Fair is not only the largest of its kind in the world, it is also the third-largest, single day outdoor event in California. This year, Fair officials say they will offer 250+ exciting and sexy exhibitors and vendors, hot food and cold drinks, and tons of artistic and cutltural entertainments. There will be two live stages with 16 live alternative acts, a huge dance area with internationally renowned DJs, and a dedicated area for women “Venus Playground.” Folsom Street Fair is just plain hot!!! September 23, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/splashdays http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/splashdays Who doesn’t love a hot cowboy? Splash Days – a popular summer festival in Texas’ most liberal and cosmopolitan city – is a deliriously only-in-Texas surreal fantasy of cowboys and cowpokes, all partying for three days and nights. This year’s lineup of DJs befits the event’s size and scope. Don’t miss the outdoor party at Hippie Hallow on Lake Travis, including a party barge. Splash Days evokes an idyllic summer camp. Only one where every other camper happens to be a smiling, hot man. Yippie-yi-yo! August 31, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/southern_decadence http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/southern_decadence Anyone looking for Southern comfort and charm, hot men with accents and one hell of a party should buy a ticket to New Orleans now! Each Labor Day weekend, Southern Decadence, the largest gay event in the Big Easy, goes on around the clock. Much of Southern Decadence happens on the streets and is free. A weekend pass is good for free nightly admission to The Bourbon Pub and The Parade, featuring their award-winning nightly Circuit party dance events. At midnight, Friday, the official kickoff to Southern Decadence weekend begins with a Big Dick Contest upstairs at The Bourbon Pub followed by the Hot Ass Contest the following night. Circuit parties rage on for both Saturday and Sunday, culminating in a giant closing party Monday night. Now in it’s 41st year, what began as a little costume party is now a world-famous gay celebration. August 29, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/twist http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/twist The Bad Boy Club Montreal, established in 1991 when a group of friends decided that they wanted to create a big party and invite all of their friends to join them, has got the summer Pride party for you: Twisted. Since 1994, Twisted has served as the major party portion of the city’s Pride celebration – and for good reason: it is one of BBCM’s biggest crowd pleasers. The weekend parties include a Saturday all-night multi-DJ dance, the Saturday tea dance outdoors, and the biggest event, a Sunday all-nighter, the Twisted encore. The hot Montreal boys in the Gay Village are always up for showing their tourist friends a good time – especially during Pride. Best of all, it all goes toward fighting AIDS August 19, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/ascension http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/ascension Over the past six years, Ascension has definitely become a major destination for every man and woman who lives to party. The signature event on the beach Sunday afternoon is the main draw, when over 4,000 people dance alongside the Atlantic Ocean. But there are three full days that contain 12 – count’em, 12 – events. Proceeds benefit both the Fund in the Sun Foundation and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Everywhere you look there will be the gorgeous men and women that Fire Island is known for, plus parties like a VIP launch, a daytime pool party, Tea Dance on a dance floor jutting into Great South Bay plus the beauty of the Fire Island National Seashore. One look and you’ll know that Ascension wrote the book on beach chic and Fire Island style. August 18, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/atlantis_mediterranean_cruise http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/atlantis_mediterranean_cruise If Atlantis calls a cruise “the most luxurious, serene and stunning” ever, you’d better believe it. The Seabourne Quest is the newest boat to be christened by the world’s top luxury line. Of course, there will be the fêtes, fun and fellowship that have made Atlantis the gold standard for gay vacations. But this trip offers so much more: a chance to witness the most important historic sites of ancient Greece. From one of the most stories cities in the world, Istanbul, you’ll follow the fabled Turkish coast, with its fabulous temples and palaces. You’ll also visit Greece itself, including the most glamorous gay resort town in the world, Mykonos, before ending in Athens, the cradle of Western civilization. August 17, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/alegria_chicago http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/alegria_chicago Great news for the Heartland! Now Chitown’s most serious dancers don’t have to board a plane to experience the best party franchise in the world. Producer Ric Sena is bringing Alegria to the City of the Big Shoulders — and now, the big chest, the big arms, the big legs, the big back. Expect the same high level of production values that have made Alegria the most highly anticipated nights on the gay calendar. And just to make sure that it will have the same fabulous vibe, Abel himself will be manning the turntables. You won’t even have to leave the gayborhood to get there: The venue is mega-club Nikki, in the heart of Boystown. If you’re here for Market Days, you are in luck! August 12, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/fire_island_black_out http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/fire_island_black_out Black Out is the premier multicultural beach event for the LGBT community and their admirers. Established in 2003, FIBO began when two friends decided to give their friends and LGBT people of color in particular a unique beach experience. After jokingly tossing around the idea of going to Fire Island, a predominantly white gay beach community, the two friends decided “why not?” and now, nearly a decade later, FIBO has grown into one of the nation’s largest, most diverse, and friendliest thee day beach events for the LGBT community. The eye candy at FIBO is a delicious assortment of dark, milk, and white chocolates. FIBO attendees enjoy dance parties, barbeques, live entertainment, volleyball tournaments, pool parties, and an unparalleled beach experience. Each year, party promoters at Black Out raise funds for worthy non-profit service organizations. Come over to Fire Island August 10 – 12 and experience the best Black Out of your life. August 10, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/amsterdam_pride http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/amsterdam_pride Gay Pride Amsterdam is one of the best and most fun Pride celebrations in the world. With street parties, Circuit parties, and the famous Canal Parade – yes, a Pride parade on the water – Gay Pride is one of the busiest weekends of the year in Amsterdam. The first real night of Pride weekend kicks off with street parties, one of which features the hilarious Drag Queen Olympics, a dance and cruise party in Club Fuxxx, an underwear party in Club Church, and more. Then on Saturday, where most parades use trucks, Amsterdam has boats. You can join 500,000 spectators and cheer for 75 spectacularly decorated boats with hot guys and sexy gals through the Prinsengracht and Amstel river. Of course, Amsterdam Pride wouldn’t be complete without at least one mega-party. This being Amsterdam, where more is not enough, Rapido at Paradiso (every year a sellout months in advance) begins in the afternoon and doesn’t end until well into the next day. Here, you will be sure to get enough booze, boys and beats. August 3, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/circuit_festival http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/circuit_festival The Matinee Group presents Circuit Festival is turning 5 and they’ve put together a party fit for a queen – of the Circuit variety of course! Think of this year’s celebration as the “best of” from the last four years of parties that have been so epic, Circuit Festival has helped establish Barcelona as on of the world’s gay party capitols. With a series of beach and dance parties, dance parties and after-hours scheduled over 10 days, it should come as no surprise that Circuit Festival consistently draws a crowd of more than 30,000 from around the world. Circuit Festival offers the perfect vacation: ten sunny days of beach, parties, leisure … and thousands of guys! Promoters have promised new parties, more DJs and artists, awesome productions and surprises that you can’t even imagine. August 3, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/divers_cite http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/divers_cite This year, the legendary Divers/Cité in this most beautiful of cities celebrates its 20th anniversary with the innovative style that we’ve come to expect from the city that knows what joie de vivre means. The signature series of outdoor events is scheduled in the Old Port on the Jacques-Cartier Pier. The move to a new location was a must. The event’s producers say the party simply outgrew the old location. Big name DJs and performers add to that extra special touch that has helped to make Divers/Cité a celebration of the urban diversity of Montréal – North America’s party capital. Twenty years of growth and expansion have established Divers/Cité as an internationally recognized festival. As the name implies, the crowd is straight as well as gay. Since this is Montreal, that means trés gay-friendly and ultra-hot French-Canadian men (oh, yeah, and women). July 30, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/pines_party http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/pines_party Ever since 1999, when an Arabian city magically arose along the ocean, this party became famous as the only all-night mega-dance event that took place on the ocean’s edge. Today, people converge for the unique experience of partying in the moonlit night, with the surf just beyond the dance floor — and all to benefit the community and Stonewall Community Foundation. Be sure to take note of the theme for your costume! July 30, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/atlants_copenhagen_to_stockholm_cruise http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/atlants_copenhagen_to_stockholm_cruise Scandinavia offers some of the most beautiful sights in Europe, and there is no better way to “do” the region than by boat. The most important cities are all Baltic seaports, which makes a cruise the most efficient way to take in as much sightseeing as possible. Add to that the guaranteed good times, friendly staff and gay fellow travelers, and it’s no contest: Atlantis provides an unforgettable experience on water, while the ultra gay-friendly nations provide the sights. There’s also an opportunity to experience Berlin, the most happening city in Europe. Add to that the comfortable temperatures, and this is the perfect way to spend your summer vacation. July 24, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/sandblast http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/sandblast Now this is the real Jersey Shore! Join all the hot men from the Garden State for three hot days and nights of fun touted as one of the best beach and pool parties of the year: Sand Blast Weekend. Start your weekend off right with the Lost At Sea Oceanside kickoff party on Friday night from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in Convention Hall overlooking the Atlantic Ocean’s crashing waves. You’ll find plenty of ocean view tables and seating around the entire Convention Hall for you to eat, drink and party all night long plus cruise the hotties at the same time. Other events throughout the weekend include Yoga on the Beach, Siren of the Sea (the women’s pool party), a gay beach dodgeball tournament. The weekend climaxes with the main event, Sand Blast, a dance on the Atlantic Ocean beach. But the party doesn’t stop there; a major final tea dance is the perfect way to wind down. Sand Blast has exploded from a purely local event to a nationally attended weekend and for good reason; it is fun in the sun personified. in a community that gave the world Bruce Springsteen and more recently has been taken over by gay homeowners and businesses. Come to Sand Blast and you just may be putting in a bid for a weekend beach cottage. July 21, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/joining_hearts http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/joining_hearts For the past 25 years, Joining Hearts has enabled Atlantans to help fight AIDS with 100% of every dollar raised through ticket sales and tips being donated to beneficiaries, upwards of $1 million to local service organizations. It is partying with a purpose – a lifesaver and a tribute to life – and a reminder of how the Circuit community takes care of its own. Plus the hot party boys of Atlanta are some of the friendliest around. July 20, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/san_diego_pride_parties http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/san_diego_pride_parties Over the years, this beautiful oceanfront city’s Pride celebration has become one of the largest in the country. Wonderfully balmy weather, a supportive city government (the GOP mayor, who has a lesbian daughter, is a major supporter of same-sex marriage), an active club and bar scene, and, last but not least,  a healthy outdoorsy all-American-attractive LGBT community. The march itself winds through the city’s famous gayborhood of Hillcrest and culminates in a two-day festival in Balboa Park. What brings party pilgrims from far and near (Angelenos turn I-405 into an “expressgay”) are the legendary parties from local producer-promoter Bill Hardt. The full weekend line-up begins at Spin; then moves to 4th & B for the Saturday blowout; culminates in the legendary Zoo Party, the afternoon-into-night dance that takes place inside the city’s world-famous zoo and that this year is headlined by U.K. superstar DJ Wayne G ; and climaxing with an afterhours also at 4th & B, with another U.K. headliner, DJ Pagano and crowd favorite Rosabel. If you’re considering going, don’t dither: Tickets for these reasonably priced events sell out well in advance. July 20, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/invasion http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/invasion Who doesn’t love a good drag queen? Now, imagine a ferryboat full of them closing in on your shores! That is exactly what this fourth of July tradition is all about. Legend has it that after a man in drag was denied service at a bar in the Pines in 1976, he returned with a boatload of drag queens from Cherry Grove to “invade” the neighboring community. Present day, the event has grown by leaps and gowns into a beloved tradition where residents of the Pines and a crowd from throughout Fire Island and the mainland to greet the incoming ferryboat (crammed with extravagantly costumes characters) with thunderous applause and fanfare. The Invasion is a great example of what they mean by an “only on Fire Island” event! July 5, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/david_flowers_summer_camp http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/david_flowers_summer_camp For anyone who’s ever dreamed of an all-gay version of summer camp, David Flower has got a party for you! For over a decade, Summer Camp has drawn thousands and thousands of men to Provincetown and the most popular Fourth of July destination on the Circuit. The always fun and extremely festive crowd enjoys world-class DJs and spectacular settings at Summer Camp, a party extravaganza by the sea. There’s a Sunset Cruise and a high-energy Pier Dance as well as a plethora of outdoor activities to choose from. Watch the sun set and then dance the night away much later than usual (local closing not applicable at sea). July 3, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/The_4th_Annual_TreeHOUSE_Party http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/The_4th_Annual_TreeHOUSE_Party Over the past few years, the TreeHOUSE Party has established itself as the place to be on the Sunday of Toronto’s Pride weekend. Intimately situated in the Green Space on Church, beside the stunning and newly renovated 519 Community Centre in Cawthra Square Park, the TreeHOUSE Party offers a magical outdoor venue, comparable to no other. Enjoy the sunshine, music, cocktails and thousands of sexy partygoers, making this event a must-do party during Toronto Pride. Turning the crowd with his beats will be the internationally renowned DJ Abel, recently nominated for a Grammy for his work with Rihanna. Also on decks will be Mexico City’s superstar, DJ Isaac Escalante, who will be making a highly anticipated fourth appearance at this year’s TreeHOUSE Party, along with Toronto’s favorite DJs Jamal and Jeremy Khamkeo. Did we mention that the event is absolutely free? Are you into it? Arrive early to avoid lineups! All proceeds support The 519’s vital community programs and services. Donations at the door are appreciated and necessary. July 1, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/independence http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/independence Located in the heart of Ptown, The Crown & Anchor features six unique bar venues including Paramount (the town’s largest nightclub), Wave (the town’s only video bar), a cabaret venue, poolside bar (with heated pool), piano bar and The Vault – an ever-popular leather bar. Each year, to help all the patriotic LGBTs celebrate Independence Day, Crown & Anchor is host to a weeklong Independence Day blowout. With music by some of the most famous DJs in the land, hot boys, and drinks and dancing all week long, there’s no better way to celebrate our freedom than with Crown & Anchor! June 30, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/prism_festival http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/prism_festival Ten days of world-class parties, cultural events and street festivals culminate in the largest Pride Parade in Canada and one of the largest Pride celebrations in the world: Prism Festival & Toronto Pride. One of North America’s leading gay destinations, Toronto’s key Pride events take place in the city’s Church Street area, around the intersection with Wellesley Street (a neighborhood known as the Gay Village. The Prism Festival, a series of five topnotch dance parties, includes dozens of the best DJs around. With an estimated attendance of over 1.2 million people that converge onto Toronto to celebrate the history, courage, diversity and future of the city’s LGBT community, it’s easy to see why Toronto Pride is a must-do for any Pride celebration enthusiast. June 29, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/pier_dance http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/pier_dance NYC Pride proudly introduces Hudson River Park’s Pier 57 as the new home for its Dance on the Pier and Rapture on the River events. An annual environmental review found the events’ storied home, Pier 54, to be structurally unsound and unsuitable for use. “Pier 54 has been our home for over 20 years, and I’m sure it has great stories to tell. It will be missed,” said Mo George, Dance Director. “Pier 57 will allow us to take both Rapture on the River and Dance on the Pier to the next level and create the ultimate dance experience attendees have grown accustom to seeing.” Home to the annual Food & Wine Grand Tasting, and a number of other large events, the enclosed Pier 57 allows for NYC Pride’s events to take place regardless of weather conditions. “We believe this will usher in a new era for these events,” said Chris Frederick, Managing Director. “The space is significantly larger, which will allow for easier access to bars, restrooms, and social spaces. It is our intention to create an entirely new experience for our attendees. Considering these two events represent more than half of our annual fundraising efforts, their continued success and appeal has become the organization’s primary focus for the year.” Rapture on the River’s new time will be 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 23 – one hour longer than 2011’s event. The Dance on the Pier will run from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. starting Sunday, June 24 – a later start and end time than in 2011. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 4 and can be purchased online at nycpride.showclix.com. Tickets can also be purchased at Village Apothecary in the West Village and Delphinium Home in Hells Kitchen. There will be no change to previously announced DJs. June 25, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/alegria_new_york_city_pride http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/alegria_new_york_city_pride Every year, NYC party promoter extraordinaire Ric Sena, presents Alegria Pride – the party that defines New York Pride. Going strong for 18 hours, this is the Pride celebra-tion that keeps the boys in the club and on the dance floor from late night into late afternoon. Each year’s celebration brings a new theme and party that people still talk about. This is a party you won’t want to miss. Word to the wise: buy your tickets early – this one always sells out. Alegria Pride brings in some of the hottest men from all over the planet, who want to experience the world’s most famous Pride and then the most famous after-Pride party. Don’t worry if you can’t understand each other: Body lan-guage is universal. June 25, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/wonderland_houston http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/wonderland_houston Houston’s inaugural dance music event, Wonderland Houston, is presented by Pride Houston and is shaping up to be the premiere Circuit Party of the Houston LGBT Pride Celebration. Step into the looking glass and experience a place like no place on earth: A land full of Desire, Mystery and Wonder! In the heart of downtown Houston, this event will offer heart pumping music, go-go dancers, drag performances, full bars and unique VIP areas. Houston is pulling out all the stops as you take a journey down the rabbit hole. The doors open at 9:00 PM and the party rages from 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM. With master of the beats, DJ Michael Tank, direct from Miami’s Winter Party. Special cirque aerial performances by Francois Gravel and Michael Lanphear as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumm. The Bayou Music Center’s 130,000 square foot arena will be transformed into the surreal Wonderland with areas like The Queen’s Throne, Madhatter’s Tea, Catterpillar’s Lair, Cheshire’s Retreat and who knows what else. With state of the art lights and sound you’ll experience the party in ways you could never have imagined. Some say to survive it: You need to be as mad as a hatter. So you must be entirely bonkers. But I’ll tell you a secret… All the best people are. June 22, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/pride_houston http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/pride_houston For more than 33 years, Pride Houston has produced the largest Pride Celebration in the southwestern United States and has been a central part of the local LGBT community in Houston. Its core mission is to strengthen equality and increase awareness around issues important to our community such as health, safety and marriage equality. Pride Houston celebrates the individuality and diversity of every person as we all strive for acceptance from parents, friends and society-at-large. The Pride Festival will include more than 200 contingents and exhibitors, multiple stages, and an attendance of more than 50,000 people. Planned exhibits include the Houston Dynamo Kids’ Zone, the Walgreens Health & Wellness Pavilion, the Houston GLBT History Exhibit in cooperation with Rice University, and a whole cast of music performers including Pride Superstar contestants, past and present. Admission is free. The Parade which is the nation’s first ever night-time parade, features more than 100 organizations and businesses supporting and celebrating the Houston LGBT community. The Parade draws more than 300,000 people in total, making it the second largest parade in Houston and the largest Pride Parade or LGBT gathering in the Southwestern United States. Watch the parade in style in the luxurious Friends of Pride area. In this area you will get private fenced off area, grandstand bleacher seating, hors d’hourves, personal servers and open bar. The official after party will be held at the largest dance club in Houston called South Beach Night club. Everything is bigger in Texas so come join the boys get their Pride on and make your trip to Houston one to never forget. June 17, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/new_york_city_pride http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/new_york_city_pride This is the big one. NYC Pride is oldest and most revered Pride celebration in the world. The city is the home of Stonewall, the event that sparked the beginning of the modern gay liberation movement, so it’s easy to see why the Pride Parade is one of the largest in the world; winding through NYC streets, the parade is a spectacle of colorful floats (complete with hot boys dancing atop them), music, community groups and more. This year, NYC Pride will bring back the VIP Rooftop Party and a cache of big parties, cocktail gatherings and more. The annual PrideFest, now in its 19th year, is a great place to look at LGBT New York in all her glory: bears, twinks, leathermen and all those muscle boys. The open-air booths offer everything from slutwear to applications to become a fireman. NYC Pride is a magical time when the city comes alive with a rainbow fervor that is contagious. The best DJs on the planet, hottest go-go dancers, and legions of tourists ready to party in one (or more!) of the city’s many gay nightspots help make NYC Pride an unforgettable celebration that you will find yourself dreaming about long after the party is over. June 17, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/reflex_la_Pride http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/reflex_la_Pride You can read about his remarkable rise to dominance on the club scene in this issue of noiZe. Experience the mystery of the beat up close when DJ Paulo himself, joined by DJ-producer Alain Jackinsky, spins the closing party to end all closing parties. Flava will perform, and two of the best-known (and most talented) adult performers, Adam Killian and Greg Mckeon, will be shaking their moneymakers. Exchange LA offers by far the most sophisticated light and sound system of any club in town in a beautifully restored historic structure. This gay-friendy venue will dazzle you while Paulo keeps you moving on the spacious dance floor. Ending in the early hours of Monday morning, this is the one that separates the professional party people from the amateurs. June 11, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/wonderland http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/wonderland From the producer’s of some of LA’s biggest annual events comes the biggest party weekend LA has ever seen: Wonderland Weekend, a series of all new parties for LA Pride. And this year the party is all-new!  The weekend kicks off with SpLAsh, a pool party at a stunning $65 million estate in Beverly Hills with DJ Roland Belmares spinning the tunes next to some fantasy “lifeguards.” Then, get ready as “WE Party Attacks Wonderland”  - producer Tom Whitman has teamed up with Masterbeat to reinvent the main event and take over Universal Studios theme park where partygoers can dance inside a giant real soundstage with gogo gods (direct from Madrid!) and then step outside to ride the rides including the brand new Transformers 3D and Mummy’s Revenge. If you are looking for an international musical experience you won’t forget – you’ve found it! Direct from Madrid, the infamous WE Party will feature DJ Manuel de Diego, spinning alongside DJ Ana Paula from Rio for an out-of-this-world musical jour-ney. The party has it all: a mega-club being built in a soundstage with lasers, line array sound and LED video walls, a sea of hot men as far as the eye can see stretching out across the Circuit-type event, and thrill rides right outside that are open just for you. And if you don’t want your Pride celebration to end, head over to the official Wonder-land Afterhours: Ignite at Arena with DJ Twisted Dee. Wind down your weekend with DJ Brett Henrichsen spinning a classic Tea Dance, “Pride Tea” on Sunday at Factory and Ultra Suede – just steps away from the Pride festival. For years, Angelenos have been clamoring for Pride parties that could match up to the biggest cities. Well, now they’re here, so get set for one wild and wonderful weekend. June 10, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/la_gay_pride http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/la_gay_pride Formed in 1970, Christopher Street West produced the first Lesbian and Gay Parade in Los Angeles to commemorate the Stonewall Rebellion on New York’s Christopher Street. Present day, more than half a million people gather in West Hollywood for the annual Greater Los Angeles LGBT Pride Celebration hosted by the independent City of West Hollywood. This year, the L.A. Pride Festival will take place within West Hollywood Park. Over 400,000 will participate in the L.A. Pride Parade, an emotionally charged gathering showcasing the colorful diversity of the local LGBT community. L.A. is home to some of the nation’s hottest men; mix them with the always popping gay party scene on Santa Monica Boulevard and you’ve got yourself one of the biggest and best Pride celebrations around. June 9, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/wonderworld_orlando http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/wonderworld_orlando Orlando’s international dance music event, Wonder World, is back as the premiere Circuit party of the gay Disney World weekend. Party promoter Mark Baker and team have put together another stellar event that is sure to embody the ethos of fun in the sun. The party returns to the heart of the park at the Buena Vista Palace that hosts the legendary Liquid Pool parties. Saturday night’s Big Bang party at Universal Studios Florida will feature an explosive performance by the legendary Kevin Aviance. The par-ty rages from 9 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. with international go-go boys amid other visual delights. As an added bonus, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and Revenge of the Mummy-The Ride will remain open until 1 a.m. If you “only like it when it hurts” then Fasscination, the Saturday night event starring DJ Paulo and a truckload of lights, lasers and special effects, is for you. The wildly popular and epic after-hours party Tunnel moves under the host hotel all three nights for one of the best-produced after-hours anywhere. Tunnel, a 25,000-square-foot main room with a 10,000-square-foot dance-floor that boasts visual elements inspired by a large underground London club, is not your father’s after-hours. With a state-of-the-art light and sound system, you’ll be sure to hear and see the party in ways you’ve always dreamed of. Find out for yourself why Mark Baker’s Orlando parties have become the most talk-about, anticipated and re-hashed in the world, and why so many people return year after year. June 1, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/gay_days_disney http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/gay_days_disney Each year, on the first Saturday in June, Disney World, the world’s most popular theme park, goes gay. Ever since 1991, LGBT visitors flock to Gay Days, traditionally dressed in red for visibility, for a weeklong party that attracts more than 135,000 celebrants from around the globe. Orlando Gay Days 2012 is an all-over-town, something-for-everyone vacation extravaganza. There’s a Gay Days Expo, welcome cocktail parties, pool parties, comedy, and much more for both women and men. May 30, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/alegria_america http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/alegria_america Alegria and partying on a Sunday in New York City go hand in hand for most party boys. And for good reason: Alegria founder and event producer Ric Sena knows how to turn a dance party into a spectacle Hollywood would envy. Memorial Day Sunday is no exception as Alegria helps you usher in the summer with the best of everything from props and costumes to sexy men. No matter how high your expectations, Ric will top them. Don’t expect the party to end early, either – like most Alegria events this beast rages well into the next morning. May 27, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/the_dunes_resort_memorial_day_weekend http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/the_dunes_resort_memorial_day_weekend The Dunes Resort, nicknamed the Fire Island of the Midwest, has provided a simple, comfortable gay hotel experience for over 30 years. Whether you are looking to get away for a day, a weekend, or more, you couldn’t ask for a more complete gay-friendly vacation than at the Dunes. The Dunes is the Midwest’s largest LGBT resort. It is also within driving distance of Chicago and Detroit. The Dunes complex boasts six bars on over 22 acres of land with 81 hotel rooms and western Michigan’s largest gay dance bar and cabaret with live entertainment. Looking for handsome corn-fed Midwestern boys? You’ll find them in abundance here! The Dunes is a rare and special place where people of all walks can find themselves, lose themselves and most importantly – be themselves. May 27, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/matinee_las_vegas http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/matinee_las_vegas This party is here to stay! Matinee Las Vegas began last year over Fourth of July weekend. It has moved to the more pleasant Memorial Day weekend and has expanded to seven amazing parties that have been hailed as the “biggest gay dance festival of the summer.” The exclusive and luxurious all-suite Rumor hotel and resort will once again play host to the one series of events that bring in gay partygoers from everywhere. Matinee Las Vegas will open with a Friday night dance party at the newly opened gay Share Nightclub on the Las Vegas Strip. From Saturday to Monday, you can enjoy lounging by the pool with friends – and cruise all the hotties – at Rumor pool parties. Saturday night’s dance party is scheduled at Body English from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. with the after-party at Share from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday night the party moves to the ultra-popular Rain Nightclub with another 5 to 11 a.m. after-hours at Share. World-class DJs and entertainment, with the Las Vegas Strip as a backdrop, ensure that Matinee Las Vegas is the summer gay Circuit festival you won’t want to miss. Board one of the many inexpensive flights to Matinee and help Vegas live up to its reputation as Sin City! May 26, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/international_mr_leather_iml_xxx http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/international_mr_leather_iml_xxx Some may like it hot, but those who like it hotter need look no further than the International Mr. Leather contest Memorial Day weekend in Chicago. Now in its 34th year, the competition features the world’s hottest leathermen who vie for the prestigious IML title. Once an event for “hardcore” leathermen, IML has expanded in recent years to include a more diverse crowd of people that like to mix leather with pleasure. The event has grown (since 1979) to be an annual tradition for thousands in the leather community – and their admirers. There are more events than you can shake a riding crop at, including two dance parties: Victory Party and the Black and Blue Ball. Both parties feature a leather-clad crowd of Circuit music devotees and some of the hottest DJs on the scene. Forgot that essential leather harness at home? No problem, during the day there is an luxury Leather Mart where you will find the largest variety of kink gear and toys under one roof than almost anywhere else on the globe. May 25, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/hot_dry http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/hot_dry Hot & Dry, Bad Boy Club Montreal’s second-biggest event of the year (after Black & Blue), is always hot. Hot boys, hot beats, and hot parties. Hot & Dry and Fresh are two events that draw some of the most intense revelers from around the globe who know all too well that Montreal is a city of party people dedicated to all forms of dance mu-sic. Hot & Dry happens on Saturday night, followed by Fresh on Sunday. Haven’t had enough yet? Just go to one of the many after-hours events throughout Montreal’s Gay Village to keep the party going. May 21, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/poseidon http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/poseidon Celebrate Pride weekend aboard the biggest queen in Long Beach – the iconic ocean liner Queen Mary. Located in the Port of Long Beach, the Queen Mary features a rich maritime history, authentic Art Deco décor, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Long Beach skyline. Rainbow flags will fly aboard the ship when it hosts its first-ever Proud Mary Weekend, coinciding with Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride – the second-largest celebration in the nation! The ship’s festivities will feature Poseidon, an off-the-charts dance party on Saturday night taking place in a three-story event hall that formerly housed one of the Queen Mary’s enormous boilers. Complete with aerial performers, go-go dancers, world-class DJs, and a few other surprises, Poseidon promises to be the hottest dance party of the weekend. The party rolls from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m. The next morning weary revelers can soak in some sun and scenery at the Queen Mary’s Pride Sunday Brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. that includes a light brunch buffet, a complementary mimosa or Bloody Mary, and the soulful House and trance sounds of a guest DJ. Any partygoer looking for a unique and fun time, Long Beach Pride weekend should climb aboard the Queen Mary for an unforgettable experience. Anchors aweigh! May 20, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/purple_party http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/purple_party Purple Party Weekend is a sensational weekend of dance events featuring electrifying visual performances and music by the world’s most popular DJs. Living up to the saying that everything is bigger in Texas, Purple Party producers have assembled five spectacular events for anyone looking to let loose in the Lone Star State. From an opening party at Station 4, one of the largest nightclubs located in the heart of the gay entertainment district, and a rooftop pool party at the host hotel Crowne Plaza to the Purple Party Main Event inside the enormous South Side Music Hall, and two – that’s right, two! – closing parties, Resurrection afterhours at Dallas Grand Ballroom and Glow at Plush Nightclub, there’s more than enough to keep your feet and your hands busy. What’s more? Purple Party is for a cause. Proceeds from the mega-event benefit Purple Foundation, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization whose mission is to raise funds to improve the lives of people in the Dallas area who are living with or are affected by HIV/AIDS. May 5, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/queens_day_amsterdam http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/queens_day_amsterdam While many of us gay boys have dreamed of a U.S. national holiday where we queens could have our day, I’m afraid, at the moment you must travel to gay-friendly Amsterdam for that experience. Amsterdam’s Queen’s Day celebration of the masses in the Netherlands has spread into a night event as well. Koninginnedag (a/k/a Queen’s Day) is Holland’s largest national holiday that observes the birthday of the Netherlands’ beloved Queen Mum who ruled from 1948 to 1980; the current queen, Queen Beatrix, traditionally celebrates her birthday on this date. Amsterdam is the perfect location to take it all in as the gay community is socially integrated here. If you’re looking for a wildly exuberant party and are happy to dress in extravagant orange, then Queen’s Day – one of the world’s biggest street parties – is your scene. In addition, on Saturday April 28th, star DJ Manny Lehman and pop superstar Alexandra Stan from Romania will be featured at Rapido Festival, then on Sunday April 29th, it’s the mind-blowing Rapido at Paradiso with international star DJ Tony Moran, Flava, and Shawenee Taylor. May 1, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/club_atlantis_cancun http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/club_atlantis_cancun Atlantis’ all-gay resort week at Club Med Cancun is more sensational than ever. Join 700 gay and lesbian guests from around the world in a spectacular 40-acre resort takeover – Atlantis vacation style – inside a renovated 4 Trident property. Enjoy the ultimate gay beach vacation with a week filled with world-class sports, endless activities and exciting entertainment. End each day with an Atlantis sunset T-dance on one of the world’s best beaches. Simply put, Club Med Cancun is an incomparable week of excitement and relaxation. Make your reservations early, as Atlantis events sell out fast. April 22, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/unity http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/unity With the largest dance party the city has seen in years, Phoenix is about to get hotter than ever with Unity – a night of music, muscles, and men guaranteed to bring the Circuit back to Phoenix during pride weekend! This dirtyboy production combines breakout and innovative talent with international flair and dance. One of the best-known DJ/producers on the gay party event calendar, Joe Gauthreaux, is scheduled to spin. Announced performances as of press time include Grammy nominee and Broadway star Frenchie Davis and international dance diva Kim English. For many Phoenicians, Unity will be their first time experiencing a true Circuit party — the first such mega-dance event the city has seen in more than eight years. Like the bird the city is named after, join the party and rise from the ashes at Unity, a party that promises to be the experience of a lifetime. If you are well versed to the Circuit, Unity is definitely an event you won’t want to miss — and unity is what you will feel when you are on the dance floor with all of those suntanned hot men. April 21, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/song_kran http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/song_kran The Sanskrit word ”songkran” means is often used to usher in the traditional Thai New Year and dry season. Bangkok, Southeast Asia’s gay hub, boasts some of the best bars and clubs, saunas and go-go boy shows, so be prepared to be blown away by a variety of decadent fun. But expect to get wet; anyone who ventures out on the streets is likely to get a thorough dousing of water — all in good fun and welcome during the hottest month. You can also expect parties with great DJs and thousands of Asia’s most beautiful men. April 14, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/white_party_palm_springs http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/white_party_palm_springs Jeffrey Sanker once again brings one of the biggest gay dance parties in the world, and most certainly the biggest party on the West Coast, to warm and sunny Palm Springs. Four days, nine parties, sunshine, warm weather – all that, and the most beautiful men on the planet, plus main event guest star performing live, the legendary Mary J. Blige! Although the event draws huge crowds from California, men fly in from all over the world to be a part of one of the fabulous, celebrated and magical weekends anywhere. During the day, slather yourself with sunscreen and dive in to the accompanying sound of DJs spinning around the pool. For the Main Event, be sure to come armed with a white (or better yet, silver) costume. But also bring something comfortable for the long, hard night-into-morning of the after-hour parties. Yes, you heard right: after-hour parties. Going from daylight to nightfall to daylight again, it all gets wrapped up with the always-amazing choreographed fireworks display at what may possibly be the biggest and most famous tea dance in the world. As this event continues to re-invent itself, newcomers join Circuit veterans to revel in the music of life. April 7, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/bal_en_blanc1 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/bal_en_blanc1 Montreal’s ultimate rave, Bal en Blanc – otherwise known as White Party Week – happens each year from Holy Thursday through Easter Monday. There are five nights of celebration that culminate in the Main Event, Bal en Blanc. There’s no questioning it, Bal en Blanc is one of the most beautiful events on the Circuit featuring headliner DJs from all over the world and attracting some 15,000 attendees. Everyone is welcome at Bal en Blanc, a party that usually lasts for more than 14 hours. Nearly every big name in electronic music has played to the gorgeous, white-costumed crowd at Bal en Blanc. April 6, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/cherry http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/cherry Cherry has been popping since its inception back in 1996. Its sexiness even became a topic for Congressional debate, and a protest against boys without shirts daring to grace federal property (horrors!) was entered into the Congressional Record. In the spirit of rebirth and renewal (and a big “in your face” to the religious right), Cherry is going back to its roots in the magical season when the famous cherry blossoms bloom along the Mall. See our nation’s capital at its most beautiful. Cherry Weekend, entirely produced by volunteers, includes both men’s and women’s events. But whatever you do, do not miss the infamous “Moody Horror Picture Show,” the annual birthday bash thrown by one of the city’s most prominent gay physicians and noted nightlife photographer. March 29, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/alegria_xtreme http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/alegria_xtreme Alegria Xtreme, always held the Sunday after Black Party, has become party promoter Ric Sena’s second most popular event (short of Pride). Just like the name implies, this party is extreme. Extremely sexual, that is! Sena pulls out all the stops with the biggest DJs on the Circuit and hyper-muscular go-go dancers. Thousands of shirtless, hunky men dance the hours away to thumping music while a light show brightens up the night. This is Alegria. This is NYC. With great themes and a super-charged crowd, it’s no wonder this annual event has become a sought-out destination for party-goers from around the world.  Alegria Xtreme is such an amazing party that you must experience. March 26, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/black_party_expo http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/black_party_expo This infamous annual rite of spring harks back to the days when nightlife was spelled N-Y-C. The party is going stronger than ever. With more than 5,000 attendees over 18 hours, it remains one of the largest dance parties in the world. Not to mention one of the most outrageous. Internationally respected for its infamous productions, it has re-tained the Saint’s reputation for cutting-edge innovation, superstar international DJs and the world’s naughtiest and nastiest performances. The related Expo and Bazaar is a daylong exposition held on the day of the party that pulls back the leather curtain, granting visitors access to the netherworld behind the biggest and most notorious gay dance party in the world. Attendees are free to drink, dance, ogle and gawk as they meet their favorite adult film stars and power-shop for the very best in leather and fetish fashions, adult films, books, toys, erotic art, and everything else you’ll need for those after-hours when the dance party has ended but the private party has just begun. March 24, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/atlantis_southern_caribbean_cruise http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/atlantis_southern_caribbean_cruise Atlantis Events’ annual journey to the southernmost points in the Caribbean will take you to Aruba, Curacao, St. Lucia and St. Maarten. This southern sojourn starts and finishes in historic San Juan, Puerto Rico, which combines the rich culture of a historic city with the lifestyle of a hip, jet-setting metropolis. Plan some time before or after the cruise to explore the restored sites in Old Town, which dates back to the early 1500s. There are two gay beaches, many gay restaurants and clubs, and men so handsome your eyes will continually pop out of your head. March 17, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/winter_music_conference http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/winter_music_conference Winter Music Conference, in its 27th consecutive year, is one of the most publicized annual music gatherings in the world. A pivotal platform for the advancement of the industry, WMC attracts thousands of artists and music industry delegates from 70 coun-tries and over 100,000 event attendees each year for a concentrated schedule of more than 400 events, parties, seminars and workshops presented across five days. March 17, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/elevation_mammoth_gay_ski_weekend http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/elevation_mammoth_gay_ski_weekend Come experience the 10th annual Mammoth Gay Ski Week, and you’ll immediately see there is nothing more exhilarating than ripping down a mountain full speed on a pair of skis or a snowboard. Well, nothing except possibly the après-ski shenanigans at the lodge, where you’ll warm up with some very hot men after a day on the slopes. Elevation brings together over 2,500 riders from around the world for a week of events that celebrate diversity, fun, and the best skiing and boarding in North America. Nine big parties make this one of the largest events of its kind, featuring some of the biggest names on the Circuit. This year, producer Tom Whitman promises more DJs, new events and the biggest crowd of boys yet. Special shows include “Mostly Broadway” with David Burnham from Wicked and The Light in the Piazza and “A Night of Comedy with Dixie Longate. Your Tupperware Lady.” Mammoth has its own airport and is now offering more flights, so it’s easier to get to the resort than ever before. You have no excuse not to experience one of the fastest-growing gay ski events in the country. March 14, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/lake_tahoe_winterfest http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/lake_tahoe_winterfest WinterFest, Lake Tahoe’s gay and lesbian ski week, has been attracting boys from all over the country for decades. With its deep blue waters and majestic, snow-capped peaks, Lake Tahoe is considered one of the most beautiful winter resorts on the planet. What better place to ski or snowboard with a thousand or so of your gay and lesbian brothers and sisters. There are events every night ranging from comedy shows to a private dinner and dance cruise aboard the Tahoe Queen (that’s an elegant paddlewheel ship, not the boy you just met). March 5, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/winter_party_festival http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/winter_party_festival If you have danced a balmy late-winter Miami afternoon-into-evening on a specially constructed dance floor directly fronting the Atlantic Ocean, with a superior sound system, go-go dancers, full bars and lights, you’ll understand why people keep returning year after year to the Winter Party. Sure, the promise of escape from winter to outdoor suntanning is a factor, but it’s the weeklong series of events that will keep you entertained. This includes the pool party, outside one of South Beach’s most glamorous hotels, and the recovery party, for when you need just one more dance. Nowhere else can you dance within the immediate sight and sound of the ocean with 5,500 other attendees. This fun benefits the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, one of the most dynamic groups to wage the ongoing fight for fairness and equality. March 1, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/elevation_utah http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/elevation_utah Get your skis ready, boys – Elevation Utah is back! Elevation Utah, the annual Park City Gay Ski Week returns (now in its second year) with seven events and over 500 hot semi-Mormon boys! Impresario Tom Whitman has brought the party to one of the most luxu-rious ski resorts in the world to ensure that you will be shredding through some of the lightest, finest powder in the country alongside celebrities, power brokers and all those cute boys from Salt Lake City. Don’t use up all that testosterone on the slopes; you’re going to need the energy because there are a number of après-ski parties and dance events scheduled with top-notch DJs. February 24, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/mardi_gras_new_orleans http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/mardi_gras_new_orleans The great party city of New Orleans continues to emerge triumphant like a phoenix from the flames. Floods, hurricanes, and oil spills simply cannot stand in the way as Fat Tuesday rages on! This notoriously raunchy and wild celebration has been a siren song for the gay community since the 1950s, when the Krewe of Yuga (or KY, naturally) formed to both satirize the straight krewe that shut them out and open the city up to legions of gay visitors. Let your tourist dollars help the city continue to regain its former glory while you “werk” your moves to collect the biggest beads from the hottest boys. February 21, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/play_t_dance http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/play_t_dance Flirt, frolic, and dance at San Francisco’s super sexy PLAY T-Dance. With DJ Steve Sherwood at the tables, lighting wizard William Brown, Visuals by 3, and some of SF’s finest men, this President’s Day Weekend event is one not to miss! February 20, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/rio_carnival http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/rio_carnival Although Carnival is celebrated in towns and villages throughout Brazil, Rio de Janeiro has long been regarded as the Carnival Capital of the World. The Rio Carnival is not only the biggest Carnival; it is also a benchmark against which every other Carnival is compared and one of the most interesting aesthetic events on the globe. It officially starts on Saturday and finishes on Fat Tuesday with the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday after which one is supposed to abstain from all bodily pleasures. Carnival, with all its excesses, celebrated as a profane event, can be considered an act of farewell to the pleasures of the flesh. Carnival culminates in the Rio Carnival Parade also known as the Samba Parade. February 19, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/rsvp_caribbean_cruise http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/rsvp_caribbean_cruise Soak up the sun this winter as RSVP sails the line’s newest and most popular ship to the best of the Eastern Caribbean for an unforgettable gay and lesbian cruise. They’ve created a dynamic custom itinerary that blends relaxing days at sea with extra-long port visits to let you make the most of your vacation time. From convenient Ft. Lauderdale, the boat will make stops in Half Moon Cay, St. Thomas and San Juan. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing week in the sun, or a whirlwind of fun and friends, RSVP will take care of the details. February 13, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/sydney_gay_lesbian_mardi_gras http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/sydney_gay_lesbian_mardi_gras New York may have the most famous Pride in the world, but no other city on the planet has become more associated with their Pride festivities than Australia’s largest burg. This city parties like no other by spending nearly a month celebrating gayness with an openness and joie de vivre that puts most other gay Meccas to shame. This massive party hosts over half a million people Down Under to share the fun. If you like your boys sexy, crazy, genuinely sweet, and have a thing for hot accents, there’s no way to go wrong in Sydney. Plan some extra time to check out Manly Beach, the Great Barrier Reef and all the other exciting sights Australia has to offer. G’day, mate! February 12, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/arena_festival http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/arena_festival Arena Festival, Mexico’s biggest gay and lesbian dance music festival, celebrates its blow-out inaugural year in Playa del Carmen on the Riviera Maya with 15 special parties from February 5 - 12, 2012. Attracting thousands of attendees from across the globe, Arena Festival promises an unforgettable week, with a stellar artist lineup and lots of surprises in store for this world-class house music event. Arena Festival will feature 26 of the planet’s best DJs and producers playing day and night for 8 sundrenched days in the beautiful Mexican Caribbean. White sand beaches, turquoise waters, and top talents like Chus and Ceballos, Ana Paula, Isaac Escalante, Peter Rauhofer, Phil Romano, Stephan Grondin, Honey Dijon, and Javier Medina (just to name a few) make the Arena Festival a perfect winter getaway in one of the most spectacular beach locations on the planet. “The festival provides the perfect escape from the cold. With its high-quality nightclubs and beautiful pristine beaches, Playa del Carmen is the newest ‘IT’ destination for gay and lesbian party-goers,” says event organizer Luis Barba. “We are planning amazing video projections and unique opportunities to extend our beach parties into the night.” An eden for music lovers, Arena Festival takes over the number one destination for beach and eco tourism in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean. Playa del Carmen is a stunningly beautiful, vibrant part of the Mayan Riviera, located on the pristine Caribbean coast of Mexico. Blessed with miles of unspoiled white sand beaches and crystal-clear Caribbean waters, Playa del Carmen offers an unforgettable time and endless adventures. Filled with a variety of beautiful and affordable boutique hotels and landmark nightclubs, there is an endless number of places for dining, dancing, and clubbing. February 5, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/allure_of_the_seas http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/allure_of_the_seas This year’s cruise is set to make history! In 2012 Atlantis invites you to experience the largest and most extravagant gay cruise in history onboard the biggest cruise ship ever built. The 5400-guest Allure of the Seas is entirely theirs for a historical Caribbean Cruise unlike anything they’ve ever designed. They’re reinventing the gay cruise on the world’s most spectacular ship, with more stellar entertainment, fantastic new parties, and innovative ways to connect than ever before. Get ready for a massively entertaining production that’s huge, stunning, and truly fabulous in every way. “Our signature cruise will be the largest spectacle Atlantis has ever created, completely redesigned for 2012. Be a part of the non-stop celebration as we head into our 21st year of sensational gay and lesbian vacations,” say Atlantis officials. Plus, there will be a special performance by Tony-award winner Idina Menzel, direct from Glee and the original Broadway productions of Wicked and Rent! January 30, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/gancho http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/gancho Gasparilla is Tampa’s 108-year-old, pirate-inspired, Mardi Gras-style celebration. With over 500,000 revelers descending into sunny Florida, this weekend transforms the usually laid-back city into a no-holds-barred party town. Gancho, which means “hook,” is Tampa Bay’s first bonafide Circuit event — a natural outgrowth of the many people who flock to Gasparilla for the weekend. Now in its second year, this up-and-coming event offers night parties in historic Ybor City, Tampa’s spicy Latin Quarter and burgeoning gay district. The weekend kicks off on Friday night with world-renowned DJ Abel, followed by powerhouse DJ Ralphi Rosario at the main event on Saturday night, and ending with a bang on Sunday night with DJ Oren Nizri. And all for a good cause: Gancho Tampa benefits the Bay Area’s Metro Wellness and Community Centers, now the sixth-largest GLBT community center in the U.S. January 27, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/aspen_gay_ski_week http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/aspen_gay_ski_week Aspen is the gold standard when it comes to combining luxury and an A-list atmosphere with tons of white powder (that means snow, you naughty boy). Aspen’s Gay Ski Week continues this year with an itinerary chock-full of mixers, shows, movies, fine dining, shopping events, comedy shows, dance parties and lots and lots of skiing. Aspen Gay Ski Week is the only ski week in North America that is run completely by a non-profit organization, the Roaring Fork Gay & Lesbian Community Fund. You can rest assured that your sprained ankle will help some great GLBT organizations. January 16, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/mid_atlantis_leather_weekend http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/mid_atlantis_leather_weekend The long, storied history of this weekend leather event goes back to 1975 and involves a difficult cock ring that refused to release the man wearing it. That should give you some indication of the type of party that this is: one that promises a great deal of good times (even if they are a bit painful). Sponsored by the Centaur Motorcycle Club, events include their signature Leather Cocktails parties, the Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Contest, and the Reaction Dance closing party. Be sure to take time to check out the Leather Exhibit Hall, filled with hot gear and toys, which will be almost twice as large as previous years. Leather enthusiasts consider this one of the must-see (and feel!) events of the year. Since you brought all that leather, you can stave off the winter cold of our nation’s capital and venture out to take in some of the sights from the Smithsonian to the Washington Monument. When you are done, you can enjoy watching all those young buttoned-up political aides unwind in the always fun and friendly Dupont Circle bars. January 13, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/arosa_gay_ski_week http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/arosa_gay_ski_week Since 2005, gay men and lesbians have flocked to this breathtaking beautiful city high in the Swiss Alps to ski, snowboard and dance. This year, there are cultural events as well as women-specific events. But the emphasis remains on the slopes. If you have never skied the Alps – well, you’ve never really skied. Take this opportunity to travel to one of the most beautiful regions of the world with thousands of other gay men. And don’t pass it up because you’re afraid it’s too expensive: Accommodations and event passes are available for budget travelers as well as those who want to stay in a five-star lodge. January 9, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/whistler_winterpride http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/whistler_winterpride British Columbia boasts some of the most breathtaking landscapes in North America, and Whistler is the ski destination of choice for many discerning slope addicts. Gay Whistler has dedicated itself to spreading the word that this winter resort area is not only welcoming to gays and lesbians, but also one of the best places in the world to ski. A special week of events and parties celebrate the experience of WinterPRIDE, when the boiz flock to the mountains of Canada to shred the vast slopes of Whistler and Blackcomb. Many guys like to add a few days before or after the event to soak up the cosmopolitan beauty of Vancouver Island and the surrounding area. You have to fly through there, so why not enjoy it? January 5, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/genesis_ix http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/genesis_ix World-renowned DJ/Producer Tracy Young and Ferosh Records return to Mansion, Miami Beach, for the legendary annual event of the year: Genesis IX! What started nine years ago as a simple attempt to break away from the ordinary New Year celebrations, Tracy Young’s 12-hour non-stop dance event Genesis has now become a tradition for dance music lovers around the world. Beginning at 8 a.m. New Year’s Day, Tracy will once again take over the decks for her half-day marathon musical journey. There’s no better place to be on January 1 than in balmy Miami, where the men go shirtless all year long — and have the bodies for it. Book a hotel room in advance, because everyone wants to be here. And you’ll be in the center of the action, amidst a sea of hot men, in one of South Beach’s truly legendary clubs. Miss Young’s party is a “don’t miss”! January 1, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/bal_des_boys http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/bal_des_boys Famous not only for being gay friendly, but also for being utterly fabulous, Montreal has long attracted legions of gay fans from all over the world. Montreal offers a cultural experience similar to Europe at half the price and without the attitude. Gay and straight party people alike brag about the global parties thrown by Bad Boy Club Montreal (BBCM). Their foundation raises much-needed funds for local gay charities without skimping on production values or big-name talent. Ring in the new year with BBCM at their Bal des Boys event and rub elbows — among other body parts — with some of the sexiest and friendliest men in the world. If you missed this year’s Black & Blue, then you owe it to yourself to check out this amazing city and party. January 1, 2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/rio_de_janeiro http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/rio_de_janeiro Rio is a world-class gay destination. No other city on the planet has as many stunningly beautiful people, offers such a gorgeous natural landscape, or is as friendly to visitors as this Brazilian playground. New Year’s Eve boasts the original Revolution pool party at Estacao do Corpo in Lagoa that gives you an excuse to show off even more of yourself. During the day hundreds come to pay homage to the Afro-Brazilian orixá, or goddess, Iemanjá, placing offerings in the sea. Music is played throughout the day, but it really kicks off around 7 p.m. when live acts and DJs start up the sound systems on the official stages. Don’t forget to check out “The Week,” one of the most elegant big-room clubs in any hemisphere that combines top notch DJs with amazing sound and lights to carry you into a new day…or year. December 31, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/new_years_eve_san_diego http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/new_years_eve_san_diego Bill Hardt Presents New Year’s Eve 2012 in one of America’s most beautiful cities. With a comfortable climate and hot men, this event is sure to be the winning ticket to commemorate the New Year — without braving the snow or rain. Revelers will ring in the New Year dancing to the sweet rhythmic vibrations of one of the biggest DJ names on the planet, London’s Pagano; the night will end with Luis Perez in the booth. There will also be a hip-hop room where you can really work your booty. When the packed dance floor gets to be too much, enjoy balmy ocean breezes in the upstairs outdoor chill lounge. Plan to make a long weekend of it and get a tan (and a sailor!) at the notorious Black’s Beach. Check out the world-famous San Diego Zoo and cruise through Hillcrest, the city’s charming gayborhood. December 31, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/alegria_nye http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/alegria_nye T’was the night before New Year’s and all through the town, all the hot men were prepping to dance past the dawn. Yes, kiddies, your Christmas wish has been granted. The hottest party franchise on the planet will be delivering a sack full of goodies on the night before New Year’s Eve. It’s a Friday night, so you have all day to recover. And let’s face it: New Year’s Eve itself is amateur hour. This way, you can have all the fun before. And fun you will have. Producer Ric Sena isn’t world famous for nothing. This party will have the most driving music, the hottest dance floor, the sexiest shows and the most fabulous decor anywhere. New York is famous for New Year’s Eve, and the only way to start New Year’s Eve Weekend is at Alegria. December 31, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/masterbeat_new_years_2012 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/masterbeat_new_years_2012 For twelve years, Brett Henrichsen and his crew have delivered some of the biggest and most amazing parties on the West Coast. The parties are at Los Angeles’ finest venues; including The Mayan, Avalon and a triumphant return to the spectacular Hollywood Palladium for the main event where you’ll find 4,000 shirtless hotties dancing to the festive beats of Rosabel. In addition to transforming the Palladium into a thundering nightclub, Masterbeat promises a few special surprises in addition to the legendary midnight countdown. Kick off the weekend with Last Dance, at the one and only Mayan Theater in downtown Los Angeles, with Tony Moran and Ana Paula. After the main event at the Palladium, the New Year will kick into high gear with DJ Paulo at the traditional First Dance afterhours. And if by some miracle everything doesn’t come to an end on New Year’s Eve, then join DJ Brett Henrichsen at Recovery, Sunday night at Avalon. December 31, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/desert_maneuvers http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/desert_maneuvers Jeffrey Sanker and Steve Machuca heat up the winter desert for New Year’s Eve weekend 2012 in Palm Springs. This year’s offering is sure to please anyone with a military muscle fantasy – and Sanker and company are giving you not one, but two days of New Year’s bliss. Join all the hotties for Blackout (with a day glow theme!) inside the Oasis Ballroom at the Riviera Hotel from 9 p.m. - 4 a.m. The New Year’s Eve party will kick off inside the Riviera Hotel’s Grand Ballroom featuring DJ Manny Lehman from 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Revelers are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite military outfit. The party will feature a New Year’s Eve video countdown and have double the bars from last year’s event, with more VIP cabanas available as well. It doesn’t get any better than this! December 30, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/white_party_week http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/white_party_week The grande dame of dance parties remains one of the crown jewels of the Circuit. This mega-series of events is the world’s oldest, largest, and most opulent, contributing 100 percent of the proceeds to South Florida’s Care Resource, a local AIDS service group. Choosing white as their theme color in 1985, the founders wanted this party not only to raise much-needed money to fight AIDS, but also to symbolize purity and elegance – not to mention how hot those beautiful muscular Miami men look tucked into tight, body-conscious dance clothes. This year’s main event, dubbed Evolution, will see thousands dressed in a sea of white as they dance until dawn on the private waterfront peninsula at South Florida’s own exciting theme-park destination, Miami Seaquarium, overlooking Biscayne Bay on Key Biscayne. Don’t miss the fireworks spectacular at 10:30 p.m. There is a whole lot more going on besides the main event. In fact, the whole town is abuzz during White Party Week with more than a dozen events in the clubs and, of course, the infamous Muscle Beach event on Sunday. November 24, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/palm_springs_pride http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/palm_springs_pride This beautiful gay desert oasis will welcome more than 40,000 friends to “Justice Today. Equality Forever!” Saturday night from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Check out the Palm Springs Pride Arenas Road Block Party as favorite gay bars and local businesses will be packed to the rafters and spilling out into the streets for the biggest LGBT street party in Palm Springs. Thousands of dancing partygoers and a few dishy drag queens are expected. Don’t miss the Pride Parade on Sunday morning. Unlike other such marches that go on and on, this one is done in time for brunch. November 6, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/club_atlantis_vallarta http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/club_atlantis_vallarta Known origionally for its resort package vacations, Atlantis continues to deliver some of the best landlocked weeks you will spend on the magical Mexican coastline. Puerto Vallarta is a well-known sophisticated gay destination, with gorgeous boys, tons of local color and amazing fresh local cuisine. If you’re prone to sickness, stay warm and dry at the gorgeous Vallarta Palace instead of a ship this fall. Ed. Note: Sorry guys, this fabulous event is sold out. November 6, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/alegria_halloween http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/alegria_halloween No one does Halloween better than Alegria. With Ric Sena’s jaw-dropping décor, purpose-built in Brazil and installed in New York, Alegria Halloween has, in years past, evoked chilling thrillers and slasher flicks, as well as a Little Shop of Horrors’ garden of surreal extraterrestrial eyes. One year, a colony of Alegria bats hovered and swooped and flashed red. Whatever the décor, the best sights will certainly be the dancers on every side of you, turned out in wildly imaginative flights of fancy. Alegria gets the hottest men on the planet, period, and this gives them the chance to dress in those fantasy outfits you’ve always hoped they’d be wearing. The result of all this voodoo has made Alegria Halloween one of the most popular on Alegria’s calendar. Be prepared to be blown away by the music and the theme, and a coven of vampiric boys waiting to suck you into their netherworld deep inside the super-spacious and comfy Best Buy Theatre in the heart of Times Square. Note this event is on SUNDAY night! October 30, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/halloween_new_orleans http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/halloween_new_orleans If there ever was a holiday invented for New Orleans, it would have to be Halloween. Shrouded in mist and mystery, the Big Easy is the place where strange fantasies turn into stranger reality. And there’s no better way to celebrate All Hallow’s Eve than the multi-night mega-dance event that benefits Project Lazarus, now celebrating 25 years of providing local services for people with AIDS. This is the biggest fund-raiser of the year for Project Lazarus — a fitting name for a night that raises up the spirits of the dead, as is the party’s theme “Wickedly Ever After.” Your own spirit will be dancing its ass off at parties that feature powerhouse DJs like New York’s Corey Craig, Manny Lehman and Eddie Baez. Even if you’ve don’t believe you have any energy left over after Saturday night’s main event and costume parade, force yourself out of bed for an only-in-N’Awlins experience:  a floating brunch aboard a genuine riverboat. If you think you won’t be tired, you haven’t been to New Orleans, an all-day-all-night party town where no one frowns on the outrageous. Just be sure to undress for success! October 28, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/atlantis_mexican_cruise http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/atlantis_mexican_cruise To continue their 20th anniversary celebration, the staff of Atlantis is giving this popular “gay-cation” a makeover by charting Holland America’s premium 1900-guest Oosterdam. You will sail in style to the sun drenched beaches of Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and Mazatlan with a friendly group of scantily clad men who are ready to seriously let it all hang out. This year the party gets started in San Diego instead of Los Angeles, so you’ll get to those warm waters faster. Nightly theme parties, fabulous daytime tea dances, and a broad range of talent will overload your senses. Plan accordingly! October 16, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/black_and_blue_festival http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/black_and_blue_festival This is the one, the world-class party that has come to symbolize dominance of the North American dance scene. This is not only one of the largest dance events on the planet, but is also considered one of the most well produced, with over-the-top shows, décor and DJ talent from around the globe. Tens of thousands of revelers, gay, straight, bi, trans, young and old faithfully flock to this annual experience that includes a variety of parties all week long. To honor the 21st anniversary of this mega fund-raising party, the theme is “Blackjack 21.” Your best bet is to double down and take it all in. If you find yourself in a conga line with a super-hot man and he’s straight, just keep dancing: They’re very gay friendly up there. October 6, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/garden_party_2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/garden_party_2011 The 10th annual Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing “GLEH” Garden Party fundraiser comes to Drai’s at the W Hollywood. With honorees including comedian Caroline Reid, known to audiences world wide as “Pam Ann,” a performance by the amazing Frenchie Davis, recently seen on The Voice,  funny lady hostess Shawn Pelofsky, plus the music of DJ Mark Bisson, this event is sure to be a happening. Special thanks to Grey Goose, there will be an open bar! See you there! October 2, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/ascend_after_hours_premiere http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/ascend_after_hours_premiere Trance superstar DJ Kristina Sky headlines this new after hours hotspot in West Hollywood. Kristina Sky has remained in the top ranks for trance and progressive DJs on The DJ List poll for seven years running! Her DJ sets are memorable and energetic journeys through the best of electronic dance music and her productions are known to be melodic, uplifting and banging. She has played alongside many of the world’s top trance and progressive DJs including Ferry Corsten, Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz, Paul Oakenfold, Sander van Doorn, ATB, Above & Beyond, John Digweed, Blank & Jones, Cosmic Gate, 4Strings, Morgan Page, Sasha, Filo & Peri, Darude, Christopher Lawrence, Lasgo, DJ Sammy, Donald Glaude. October 1, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/gay_days_anaheim http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/gay_days_anaheim The first western version of Gay Days in 1998 attracted 2,500 people, before swelling to more than 30,000 red-shirted revelers who gather in this Orange County city for a weekend-long bash modeled on Orlando’s huge Gay Days. Things kick off Friday night with Wonderland, followed by the Saturday night extravagance, Kingdom. Sunday you will cool off from all the excitement at Plunge, the closing pool party. Expect Las Vegas surprises as well as sizzling hot go-go boys and a visit from the divas of the Magic Kingdom. Maybe you’ll even see Mickey and Donald high atop the Matterhorn, lip locked in a gay inter-species kiss. October 1, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/magnitude http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/magnitude This aptly named party is the official dance event of Folsom Street Fair and the West Coast’s premier leather dance event. Here, chaps, harnesses, and boots rule in a forest of latex, rubber, and uniforms. Leave your panties at home — as well as your cameras and cell phones, because what happens at Magnitude stays at Magnitude. You don’t want these photos on Facebook, particularly that one of you in the bowels of the Dungeon (or of the Dungeon Master). Top-notch laser and lights frame some of the sexiest, nastiest live sex shows you will ever see. You’ll be pulverized by Sunday afternoon, just in time for the extreme delights of the Folsom Street Fair itself. September 25, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/out_on_the_mountain http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/out_on_the_mountain In case you’ve forgotten, the Viper at LA’s Magic Mountain still holds the roller-coaster record for the world’s highest 360-degree loop at fourteen stories. Take a breath — and get ready for the third annual OUT on the Mountain, the one-of-a-kind, LGBT private party event that rocked Magic Mountain last year with over 5,000 attendees. From 6 p.m. through 1 a.m., more than 6,000 thrill-addicted partiers will pack the West Coast’s colossal amusement park sensation. Produced by DJ Ray Rhodes, the man behind the magic at TigerHeat and Gay Days Anaheim, in conjunction with Magic Mountain, OUT on the Mountain is donating a portion of the night’s proceeds to the LA Gay and Lesbian Center, the Center Long Beach, and the Pacific Pride Foundation. So scream for a good cause as your heart flies into your throat on Batman the Ride, Superman the Escape, Terminator Salvation the Ride, the Riddler’s Revenge, and X2 (which just happens to be the world’s first fifth-dimension roller-coaster). VIP tix include a flash pass (no lines), VIP lounge, Bugs Bunny bucks, and premium parking. OUT on the Mountain: this is the party you always wished for when you were stuck at the fair with Mom and Dad. September 18, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/dallas_pride http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/dallas_pride Pride ain’t over until the cows come home — or Dallas says so. The 28th annual Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade takes over Dallas with nearly 2,000 participants and tens of thousands of cheering spectators. This year’s theme is “It Only Gets Better.” Anyone who’s ever been to Dallas’ Purple Party can testify that these Dallas cowboys know how to show you a Texas good time. After the parade, be sure to hit Pride Festival at Lee Park — and then take the free shuttle to the Brick, for Spectrum, the big Tea Dance. This year’s beneficiaries include Youth First Texas and AIDS Services of Dallas, so you’ll be doing good while being bad. September 18, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/hard_labor http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/hard_labor Brett Henrichsen and the talented team at Masterbeat are gonna make you work this Labor Day weekend with their sixth installment of Hard Labor. This 12-hour dance marathon is a serious party that will have you moving and mingling with LA’s finest boyz, girls and boyz dressed as girls. This year they return to the legendary Mayan Theater, one of LA’s most loved clubs. Expect mind-blowing lasers and visual effects including the return of Masterbeat’s installation of the highest resolution 3D LED wall ever made, all synchronized to one of the best sound systems in Los Angeles. And you have to experience what has to be the largest disco ball on the planet. When it drops from the ceiling and spreads its rays of light, the crowd goes crazy and the party explodes! September 5, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/matinee_nyc_festival_-_return_to_new_york http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/matinee_nyc_festival_-_return_to_new_york The Matinee Group continues its NYC Festival on Sunday for the Matinee Main Event - Return to New York. DJs coming straight from the Circuit Festival in Barcelona and the largest clubs in Ibiza will be at the decks of District 36, ranked one of the top 100 clubs in the World by DJ Magazine. The club is considered to have the best sound system in The City so expect thumping beats and amazing musical treats. Of course there will be that special Matinee Group approach to lights, sound, décor and production with live shows from Cirque Du Soleil. This is not your Dad’s circuit party; this IS the future of the gay dance party scene. You have heard all the talk about this talented group of promoters, DJ and performers. This Labor Day weekend is your chance to experience this international party and see what all the positive buzz is about. September 4, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/matinee_nyc_festival http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/matinee_nyc_festival Fresh off the red hot success of Matinee Las Vegas, the Matinee Group has its eyes once again set on the Big Apple for an amazing international dance music experience. Their first party of the weekend, BOOM! Brazil Edition will land in the Fire Island Pines, where the views and the men are always stunning. The Matinee Group will bring their unique approach to party promotion to transform the recently renovated Pavilion into a Brazilian club paradise. This party will feature some of the top DJs from Rio and San Paulo who will lay down those Latin infused tribal beats that have made clubs in those cities major stops on the international party scene. This will be the last big party in The Pines, so come close out the summer with NYC’s finest men, dancers imported directly from Brazil and extra special lasers and production. September 3, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/alegria_labor_day http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/alegria_labor_day Alegria producer Ric Sena has admitted that Labor Day is one of his favorite holidays, and this year, for the first time ever, he is bringing the joy to Los Angeles. And on a Saturday night no less! Expect the usual over-the-top production and the most beautiful boys on the planet grooving to that hard-driving Alegria sound. This fall season opener bacchanal celebrates more than a decade presenting what may well be the world’s most successful regularly scheduled Circuit parties in the country. The high-tech Club Nokia provides Alegria an amazing venue for a spectacular all-night party that will not stop until 10 a.m. This is the perfect chance for West Coast Circuit boys who have not made the trek to New York to see why everyone raves about Alegria. September 3, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/white_party_las_vegas http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/white_party_las_vegas In case you have not heard, Las Vegas is quickly becoming the “New Ibiza” (complete with artificial beaches). Over 50 megaclubs here focus on electronic dance music. If you want to experience all those hot beats the gay way, mega-producers Jeffrey Sanker and Eduardo Cordova have your back. This dynamic duo is teaming up once again to produce White Party Las Vegas. They promise to transform Sin City into the ultimate gay dance weekend over Labor Day. The hottest boys from around the country will descend upon this desert city for an experience that will deliver amazing music and top-of-the-line production in some of the most high-tech clubs in the world. Where better to show off your summer tan than at the sizzling pool parties at the seriously hip Rumor Resort? Why not book a whole week to enjoy all that Vegas has to offer? Check out our own rundown on the city here. September 3, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/labor_day_fire_island_pines http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/labor_day_fire_island_pines As the new tagline succinctly puts it, “Summer Perfected” — and few people would argue that Fire Island and summer go together as perfectly as sand and the ocean. This year, the idyllic gay playground is more chic and more fun than ever before, thanks to the recently refurbished Pavilion, the legendary Pines nightclub, as well as a freshened-up Blue Whale, home to Low, Middle and High Teas. There’s also the Fire Island Pines Underwear Party and the new Friday nights BierGarten around the Pool Deck — and a swarm of hot-hot-hot boys wandering the beach and loitering along the walks in little more than dental-floss swimwear. Few places send off summer with as much fanfare as Fire Island: Watch the sun set on another summer and make plans to return full-time in 2012. September 2, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/the_dunes_resort_labor_day_weekend http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/the_dunes_resort_labor_day_weekend The “Fire Island of the Midwest” has been hosting gay boys and girls for the past 30 years. To celebrate they are throwing a summer long party that you won’t want to miss. The Dunes is the Midwest’s largest LGBT resort. Within driving distance of Chicago and Detroit, the Dunes complex sprawls over 22 acres, with 81 hotel rooms. There are six bars, including western Michigan’s largest gay dance bar and a cabaret with live entertainment. The pool is absolutely huge; the newly expanded outdoor patio is the perfect place to meet all those sweet, handsome Midwest boys. Every weekend, they bring in top DJs, such as Tony Moran, Lydia Prim, Joe Gauthreaux, Paulo and Roland Belmares. The three month long party continues with a wrap up to Summer with an action packed weekend. September 2, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/out_weekend http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/out_weekend Chris Harris rules the Boston gay nightlife scene with weekly parties and special events that impress even the most jaded circuit queen. Out Weekend takes it to a new glamorous level with a mix of events and, of course, jam-packed clubs including Epic at the House of Blues, the largest party in New England. The party kicks off on Wednesday, but pace yourself - you still want to be fabulous for the Sunday closing party and not be a hot mess! P-town is a short ferry ride away and is a perfect spot to recover. Just remember that gay marriage is legal in the state. If you propose to that hottie at 4 a.m., you just may find yourself hitched the next day! September 1, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/camp_-_2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/camp_-_2011 Every gay man finally has a chance to act out on all of those fantasies he’s been harboring about what really goes on at Boy Scout camp! As you might think from the title there are drag queens involved, but Camp - 2011 takes the gay camping experience to a whole new level. Over 2000 attendees will frolic in a beautiful 200+ acre campground in lush Poconos Mountains. Top circuit DJs and drag divas will entertain the crowd at pool parties, foam parties, parties by the lake, and even in the hot tubs! There are tons of planned activities so check their website for all the details. No need to hide anything from the camp counselors, you can let it ALL hang out at this event! These campgrounds have hosted a wide array of gay-themed events. But nothing like this! This weekend will see a few thousand attendees cavorting in the many pools, hot tubs and natural lakes, as they dance to Circuit superstar DJs. And could it be summer camp without daily volleyball tournaments? The beautiful, unspoiled Pocono Mountains are only a short drive from New York, Philadelphia, with transportation provided from there as well as Baltimore and Washington. Foam parties? Laser light shows? Camp Tamakwa in junior high was nothing like this! August 20, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/toronto_leather_pride http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/toronto_leather_pride Toronto Leather Pride has evolved in a full week of leather lust and fun. From the formal leather dinner (no backless chaps allowed) to the 2001 Mr. Toronto Leathermen/Mr. Boot Black/ Mr. Rubber, you have non-stop options to get your kink on. This event brings out some of the more glorious members of the leather life who really let loose, especially at that the seriously fierce after-party. Whether you’re a bad boy, daddy or just like the look of leather, don your chaps and harness and head to Canada’s largest city. Just don’t forget to say “Sir.” August 11, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/the_dunes_resort_red_white_on_blue_star_4th_of_july_weekend http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/the_dunes_resort_red_white_on_blue_star_4th_of_july_weekend The “Fire Island of the Midwest” has been hosting gay boys and girls for the past 30 years. To celebrate they are throwing a summer long party that you won’t want to miss. The Dunes is the Midwest’s largest LGBT resort. Within driving distance of Chicago and Detroit, the Dunes complex sprawls over 22 acres, with 81 hotel rooms. There are six bars, including western Michigan’s largest gay dance bar and a cabaret with live entertainment. The pool is absolutely huge; the newly expanded outdoor patio is the perfect place to meet all those sweet, handsome Midwest boys. Every weekend, they bring in top DJs, such as Tony Moran, Lydia Prim, Joe Gauthreaux, Paulo and Roland Belmares. The three month long party continues with an amazing lineup for the 4th of July! July 1, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/san_francisco_pride http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/san_francisco_pride For the past 41 years San Francisco Pride has led the nation in being out and proud and loud! It is the largest gathering of LGBT people in the nation and one of the largest Pride celebrations in the World. The Dyke March starts things off on Friday. The whole Castro becomes a street party on Pink Saturday and it all peaks with the Pride Parade and Festival on Sunday. With well over 1 million revelers everywhere you go will be packed with boys ready to get their Pride on. The clubs are packed and there are too many dance parties to list out here. No matter what how you end up showing your pride you can be sure this weekend will deliver many fabulous “only in San Francisco” moments. June 26, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/bondi_beach http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/bondi_beach Brandon Voss, Tony Fornabaio, Josh Wood & Jared Needle plan to take their notorious events to historic Governors Island, bringing Australia’s most famous beach stateside for a colossal Gay Pride beach party. The one and only Olivia Newton John performs! June 26, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/boston_pride http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/boston_pride June is the perfect time to visit Beantown. What better excuse to take in this beautiful New England city than its growing Pride celebrations? Boys from the Northeast and beyond join the birds flying North to participate in a week’s worth of events and parties including a reenactment of the Boston Tea Party and Paul Revere’s Ride. Gay faves the B-52s and the Go-Gos are performing at the first-ever Pride Week Concert. Chris Harris, Boston’s top promoter, is teaming up with local Pride organizers to present the fifth annual “Pride at Night,” five major parties over four nights. None other than superstar DJ Abel will be at the decks for the main event at the House of Blues. Rest up; this is going to be very, very long and extremely fun week! June 12, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/masterbeats_basic_training http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/masterbeats_basic_training A surefire great recipe: DJ Abel, Masterbeat, The Mayan Nightclub, and a holiday weekend. Expect another rocking night! May 30, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/pensacola_beach_bash http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/pensacola_beach_bash Does the idea of dancing on the Florida beach under the stars with a hot, sexy and friendly crowd sound like a good time? Well then you will be glad to know that Mary Pappas and Jerry Ehlen have come together to bring the Circuit back to Pensacola Beach this Memorial Day weekend. And as you would expect from these two, they are doing it right. They are using an all new venue, Castaways, right on the Boardwalk. To set the mood you will walk through an entrance of torch lit totem poles onto a sandy beach walkway towards the beckoning beats and magnificent lights.  The extremely talented and super cute Perry Twins are the headlining DJs Friday night. Abigail will perform her new single with the Perry Twins, “We’ll Never Know” along with circuit favorites “Let the Joy Rise” and others. On Saturday night none other than DJ legend Kimberly S will lay down her take on soulful house, sexy tribal and diva driven club vocals. Circuit favorite and chart topping recording artist Kristine W will whip the crowd into a frenzy with her powerful and uplifting anthems. In between it all there will be drag performances, sexy go-go dancers and many, many surprises. This is the kind of party that will be sure to put a smile on your face and make you want to reach for the stars…or the nearest hottie. May 28, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/trippin_on_the_moon http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/trippin_on_the_moon Get the warm fuzzies as we relive the supercool sounds of two of the star DJ’s of the good old days. May 23, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/spring_fever_carnaval http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/spring_fever_carnaval Are you in the mood to shake off your winter cabin fever, but can’t decide between doing a Spring Break thing or a Mardi Gras thing? If you want both then head to beautiful and sunny (and mucho gay) Puerto Vallarta, Mexico where Club Manana and Club Papi are putting on Spring Fever Carnaval. On top of six nights of parties in Vallarta’s hottest clubs, there is a morning party on the beach, a ton of activities during the day and heavy dose of the sexy Club Papi go-go boys who give a whole new meaning to “taking it ALL off.” No Mari Gras would complete without a parade so don’t miss the Gay Carnaval Parade through Olas Altas, which is sure to be outrageous and over the top. In between all the fun you will be able to wind down on one of the gayest beaches on the planet, Playa de Los Muertos, home to the infamous “Blue Chairs.” This will be a Mardi Gras/Spring break you will long remember…if you can. March 4, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/white_party_weekend_san_benedetto_italy http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/white_party_weekend_san_benedetto_italy San Benedetto, Italy is the sexy locale for this 3 day extravaganza, with a beach party, pool party and the infamous White Party. February 22, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/alegria_musica_saturday_event http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/alegria_musica_saturday_event Alegria Musica’s Saturday event will focus on that hot and sexy Latin sound that you know will bring out the boys looking to cha cha cha their way into some serious fun. Big room dance parties are harder to find these days, making each Alegria a special opportunity to shake your ass (or someone else’s) with thousands of shirtless studs. February 20, 2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/red_2011 http://www.gayparties.com/index.php?/event/red_2011 Montreal in winter definitely has its perks: French cuisine, fireplaces, warm beds—and an abundance of French-Canadian boys cooing French come-ons in your ears. Voulez-vous couchez avec moi? Mai oui! As if that weren’t enough, there’s Bad Boy Club Montreal’s mid-winter bash, RED 2011. As the ads say, “Feel your heartbeat on the dance floor”—but, knowing those French-Canadian lads, that’s probably just the start. February 19, 2011