Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - This Thursday is the official launch of Vallarta Pride 2014, an event created to celebrate the contributions of the LGBT community in our destination. With the Hotel Mercurio as a proud sponsor, the May 22 to 26th festival promises to surpass the fun and entertainment that was had during last year's Vallarta Pride event.

Vallarta Pride 2014 Schedule of Events

Opening Party - The 5-day festival of fun and entertainment kicks off with a cocktail for the official start. During the event the documentary "Feel the Pride" about the LGBT history of Puerto Vallarta will be screened.
Date: Thursday, May 22
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Mantamar Beach Club Bar & Grill, Malecon #169, Romantic Zone

Cocktail and "Feel The Pride" Screening - The casual elegance of Encore Piano & Wine Bar, part of the ACT II Stages entertainment complex, is the perfect setting for a presentation of the Puerto Vallarta Men's Choir, cocktails and a screening of the documentary "Feel the Pride."
Date: Friday, May 23
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Encore Piano & Wine Bar, on Basilio Badillo at Insurgentes, Romantic Zone

Choir Boys Presentation - Stages, the newly opened entertainment complex, will host the Puerto Vallarta Men's Choir composed of gay Mexican and foreign residents and accompanied Reveille Men's Chorus of Tucson, Arizona.
Date: Friday, May 23
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: ACT II Stages, on Basilio Badillo at Insurgentes, Romantic Zone

LGBT Party with Alejandra Bogue - The actress Alejandra Bogue hosts a fun LGBT party event organized by Casa Cupula. Well known by the national community for her roles on "Las Hermanas Vampiras" before moving on to the television series "Válvula de Escape" on TeleHit, Miss Bogue is a celebrity Vallarta Pride host.
Date: Friday, May 23
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Casa Cupula, Callejon de la Igualdad #129, Colonia Amapas

Candlelight March - The march will start at ACT II Stages and culminate at the new Los Muertos Pier to symbolize the ongoing growth in the acceptance of the LGBT community in Puerto Vallarta.
Date: Friday, May 23
Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Los Muertos Pier, South Side Puerto Vallarta

Pink & Proud - For the first time on the official Vallarta Pride calendar, comes Pink & Proud, an exclusive party for women that aims to celebrate, promote and strengthen the identity of the lesbian community in Puerto Vallarta.
Date: Friday, May 23
Time: 10:00 pm
Location: El Arrayan Restaurant, 344 Allende, Downtown Puerto Vallarta

Commitment Ceremony - This symbolic LGBT commitment ceremony is open to all who are interested in committing or renewing their vows with a ceremony in Lido Beach Club, followed by a champagne toast.
Date: Saturday, 24 May
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Lido Beach Club, Malecon #1 on Los Muertos Beach, South Side Puerto Vallarta

Vallarta Pride Parade - Be part of the parade that brings both residents and visitors to celebrate the diversity of our destination. Do not miss the opportunity to interact with celebrities including Alejandra Bogue, Supermana, Charly Diaz, Boi Job, Edgar Treviño, Diva Divine, Carla and Fifi Brent Corrigan.
Date: Saturday, 24 May
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Romantic Zone (starts at Hotel Rosita, at the beginning of the Malecón)

Art, Music and Dancing in the Park - ACT II Entertainment will bring together some of the best musical and artistic talents in Puerto Vallarta with a music and dance show celebrating Vallarta Pride 2014. The will also be a photography exhibition and screening of the "Feel the Pride" documentary.
Date: Saturday, 24 May
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Lázaro Cárdenas Park, South Side Puerto Vallarta

Party in the Park - Lázaro Cárdenas Park is the setting for the festivities of Vallarta Pride 2014. Enjoy art, culture, music and a lot of fun all in one place.
Date: Saturday, 24 May
Time: 9:00 pm
Location: Lázaro Cárdenas Park, South Side Puerto Vallarta

Fashion Show - Local fashion designers will put a nautical twist on the "Vamos al Mar" fashion show that will be held at the Blue Chairs Beach Club.
Date: Sunday May 25
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Blue Chairs Beach Club, Malecón y Almendro No. 4, Romantic Zone

Closing Party - Vallarta Pride 2014 will close with an elegant closing party proudly hosted by Mantamar Beach Club Bar & Grill. Enjoy a photo Exhibition and encore screening of the "Feel the Pride" documentary.
Date: Sunday May 25
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Mantamar Beach Club, Malecon #169 on Los Muertos Beach, Romantic Zone

Vamos al Mar Beach Day - The internationally famous Los Muertos Beach is the ideal place to enjoy a sunny day at the various beach clubs, enjoy a delicious meal with a spectacular view of Banderas Bay or participating in water sports.
Date: Monday, May 26
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Playa Los Muertos

Come join the fun, and show your pride!

For more information, visit VallartaPride.com.