(Los Angeles, California) Black pride celebrations are events that unite and bring together African-American lesbian, gay, biseexual, and transgender people to celebrate both their African heritage and sexual orientation. Event Website
July 2 - 5
Chicago's Windy City Black LGBT Pride
(Chicago, IL) The mission of Chicago Black GLBT pride is to develop, implement and sponsor programs, activities, and special events to promote unity, cultivate pride and help improve the quality of life for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons of African descent. Event Website
July 2 - 5
Gay Days & Nights Las Vegas
(Las Vegas, Nevada) Gay-welcoming businesses and community organizations will host Gay Days & Nights Las Vegas, a year-round welcoming campaign for LGBT visitors from around the world. The promotion launches in July with 24/7 activities and entertainment. Event Website
July 3 - 5
Seattle Evergreen Tennis Tournament
(Seattle, Washington) Every year during the first weekend following Independence Day, Seattle's Tennis Center plays host to the Evergreen Tennis Tournament. This Gay and Lesbian Tennis Association competition draws enthusiasts from all over the world for a competitive yet very sociable event. Men and women have the opportunity to play at all levels, from nearly novice to semi-pro. Event Website
July 9, and 12 - 19
OutFest - The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
(Los Angeles, California) Outfest protects our past, showcases our present and nurtures our future by fostering artistic expression of gender, sexuality and LGBTQ culture and its transformative social impact on the world. Event Website
July 9, and 12 - 21
Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
(Philadelphia, PA) The Philadelphia Film Society delivers a unique experience for people who are passionate about film and life. Their mission is to engage the Greater Philadelphia Area's diverse communities by producing the Philadelphia Film Festival, the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Festival, and other year-round programs for PFS Members and the general public, featuring year-round advance screenings of current films, and an assortment of special events! Event Website
July 11 - 18
Bear Week in Provincetown
(Provincetown, MA) Provincetown Bears prepares a special welcome for Bears to one of North America's most famous gay resort towns. Event Website
July 11 - 18
Seattle to Alaska R Family Cruise
(Norwegian Star) A week of community, learning, laughter and love is all in store as we celebrate our freedom and pride aboard the Norwegian Star.
July 22 - 26
Girl Splash
(Provincetown, MA) Like Dinah Shore - only at the beach! Be in Ptown this summer for HOT BEACH PARTIES and even HOTTER DANCE PARTIES! Plus, all-women pool parties, all-women yacht sails, all-women clambakes, all-women Beach volleyball, all-women whale-watching trips, all-women sunset dune tours, you get it - ALL-WOMEN, HOT SUMMER FUN! Event Website
July 25 - August 2
Copenhagen World Outgames 2009
(Copenhagen, Denmark) World Outgames 2009 welcomes participants for sports, the LGBT Human Rights conference and culture program regardless of their sexual orientation, race, nationality or religious affiliation. There will be tournaments in 38 different sports disciplines, from aerobics to wrestling, for competitors at all skills levels. Event Website
July 26 - August 2
Divers/Cité
(Montréal, Canada) Divers/Cité is a GLBT event whose mission is to present a pluridisciplinary arts festival that illustrates and celebrates the value of diversity in a spirit of sharing, solidarity and openness with the world. Fifteen years of constant growth and expansion has established Divers/Cité as an internationally recognized festival. Most of the programming is outdoor and free and showcases Modern dance, Blues, Jazz, Pop, Latin, Rock, World, Funk, Ambient, Techno and Electronic concerts, Drag queen performances, an outdoor cinema and a photo exhibition. Event Website
August 1 - 8
Family Equality Council’s Family Week
(Provincetown, MA) What could be a better family vacation than seaside swimming and building sand castles with your kids on the beautiful beaches in P-Town alongside other LGBT families. Event Website