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July 4, 2017 The Tel Aviv Pride Festival is the most electrifying time of the year in Tel Aviv, as the whole city celebrates its diversity with parties, parades, concerts, cultural festivals and so much more. And after drawing over 200,000 people to the parade alone in 2016, Tel Aviv Pride 2017 is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever!
The festivities begin about a month before the Tel Aviv Gay Pride Parade, but things really start to get wild during Pride week.
What part of Tel Aviv Pride 2017 are you most excited for?
- The parties
- The tours
- The cultural events (and other cool stuff)
Tel Aviv Pride Parties
Tel Aviv Pride parties are simply legendary. Pick your poison.
We won’t have info about 2017 parties until closer to Pride, but in the meantime, you can check out some of the best one-off and annual parties of Tel Aviv Pride 2016.
Tel Aviv Gay Pride Parade
The crown jewel of Tel Aviv’s Gay pride festivities, the annual Pride Parade attracts hundreds of thousands of people gather for the opening ceremony at Gan Meir and march along the coast before arriving at Charles Clore Park for a massive outdoor festival on the beach.
Where: Gan Meir to Charles Clore Park, Tel Aviv-Yafo
When: Friday, June 3, 2016 at 10:00 am
Cost: Free
Notes: Have fun, wear sunscreen and stay hydrated
Read all about the Tel Aviv Gay Pride Parade >>
Or check out the scene from last year >>
Waterpark Tel Aviv Pre-party
Get wet and wild while you gear up for the Pride Parade at Shefayim Water Park (Kibbutz Shefayim, just north of Herzliya) and enjoy 12 hours of nonstop sun, fun and world-class music.
Where: Shefayim Waterpark, Shefayim
When: June 2, 2016 at 12:00 pm
Cost: 220 NIS
Tickets: Buy now!
Outstanding Travel Pride Cocktail Reception
Free entry, free drinks, fun crowd, great music… Is there a better way to kick it off?
Where: Cucu Hotel, 83 Dizengoff Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo
When: June 1, 2016 at 5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Be Proud Women’s Pride Weekend
Three parties for the ladies of Tel Aviv Pride
Where: Lima Lima (June 2), Hassa Club (June 3) and Clara (June 4)
When: June 2-4, 2016
Info: Facebook event page (English all the way at bottom of “About” section)
Tickets: Buy now! (also has schedule in English)
Happy Hour at Prima City Hotel
Get warmed up for the night with 1+1 drinks at Prima City Hotel.
Where: Prima City Hotel, 9 Mapu Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo
When: May 29-June 2, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Happy Hour at Port and Blue Hotel
Drinks right by the vibrant Tel Aviv Port
Where: Port and Blue Hotel, 1 Tsidon Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo
When: May 29-June 4, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Forever Tel Aviv: Masterbeat
DJ’s Micky Friedmann, Brett Hendricson and Elad Navon take over Haoman 17 for the biggest pre-party in town.
Where: Haoman 17, 88 Abarbanel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo
When: June 1, 2016 at 11:00 pm
Tickets: Buy now!
Papa Day and Night Parties
On the beach or in the club — pick your poison or do both!
Get free entrance when you book a Tel Aviv Pride package at Port and Blue Hotel >>
Where: Shalvata, Tel Aviv Port, Tel Aviv-Yafo; Reading 3, 3 Reading Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo
When: June 2-June 3, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 am
Tickets: Buy now!
Tel A-Beef Pride Mega Playground
Three floors, world renowned DJ’s, dance, play and cruising areas, beautiful people and even an ice cream booth to cool you down.
Where: Duplex Club, 10 Hashah Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo
When: June 2, 2016 at 11:00 pm
Tickets: Buy now!
Forever Tel Aviv: Main Event
Residents Sagi Kariv and Elad Navon join special guest GSP (London/Greece) on the decks at Haoman 17 for the biggest pre-party in town.
Where: Haoman 17, 88 Abarbanel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo
When: June 3, 2016 at 11:00 pm
Tickets: Buy now!
FFF Shirazi Pride Main Event: Flower Child
Where: TBA
When: June 3, 2016 at 11:00 pm
Tickets: Buy now!
Pride T-Dance
It really just wouldn’t be Tel Aviv Pride if there wasn’t a party DJ’d by Ofer Nissim…
Where: TBA
When: June 4, 2016 at 4:00 pm
Tickets: Buy now!
Forever Tel Aviv: WE Party
The parade may have come and gone, but the party is still going…
Where: Haoman 17, 88 Abarbanel Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo
When: June 4, 2016 at 11:00 pm
Tickets: Buy now!
Forever Tel Aviv: Big Closing
It’s time for Tel Aviv Pride to come to an end, but not before going at with a bang at Clara Club on the beach. Bring your day-drinking shoes because this one starts early.
Where: Clara Club, 1 Koifman Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo
When: June 5, 2016 at 4:00 pm
Tickets: Buy now!
Tel Aviv Pride Tours
Get up close and personal with Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Galilee and more! Check out the best tours of 2016.
Tours by Outstanding Travel
For those who want to get to know Israel and the Middle East a bit better, Israel’s premiere gay tour company will be running daily tours to Jerusalem, Petra and the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel.
Mention iTravelTelAviv and get an 8% discount!
Where: Tours leave from Tel Aviv
When: May 29-June 7, 2016
Booking: Outstanding Travel official website
Contact: [email protected]
Tel Aviv Pride and Fashion Tour
Take a 2-hour stroll with Tel Aviv stylist Nona Chalant and visit local design studios, meet the designers and learn all about Tel Aviv’s legendary nightlife.
Where: Meeting point YBA
When: May 31 (5:00 pm) and June 2 (12:00 pm), 2016
Cost: 70 NIS
Tickets: Buy now!
Rainbow Tour
Learn about the history of the Tel Aviv LGBT community and, of course, the nightlife from local guides. A portion of the ticket proceeds will go to the Israel Gay Youth organization.
Where: Meet on Shenkin Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo
When: May 28 and June 1, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Cost: 60 NIS
Tickets: Buy now!
Tel Aviv Pride Cultural Events (& Other Cool Stuff)
Tel Aviv Pride is about more than parties. It’s about getting to know and understand LGBT culture as well.
TLVFest International LGBT Film Festival
Who says Pride is only about the parties? The 10th edition of the renowned TLVFest International LGBT Film Festival will take place over 11 days coinciding with Pride Week and feature LGBTQ-themed movies that offer a true snapshot of LGBTQ film culture from all over the globe, with entries from various countries in North America, South America, Western and Eastern Europe, Scandinavia and Asia-Pacific.
Where: Tel Aviv Cinematheque, 2 Shprintsak Street, Tel Aviv-Jaffa
When: June 4-13, 2017
Tickets: TBA
Info: Official TLVFest website
Looking for More?
Check out these great resources and articles to get your ready for Gay Pride in Tel Aviv
5 Hotels for a Perfect Tel Aviv Pride Getaway >>
Tel Aviv Pride — 6 People, 6 Experiences >>
LGBT Tel Aviv: When to Come, Where to Go and What to Do >>
Travels of Adam’s guide to gay travel in Tel Aviv >>
Photos: Courtesy of the Tel Aviv Municipality/Kfir Sivan, Kfir Bolotin, Yossi Keret
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