LAS CRUCES PRIDEFEST 2025

Las Cruces Pridefest, 2025

Various venues, Las Cruces

September 24 – October 5, 2025

Southern New Mexico Pride dates back to 1990. It has evolved into a week-long event, with a parade, performances, social gatherings, and celebrations in various venues in Las Cruces. While Pride events are typically held in June, it makes more sense for us to hold our celebration in the fall, when it is less hot.

Wednesday, September 24: Pride Rainbow Drinks. Salud de Mesilla. 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thursday, September 25: Queer Night with Drag Loteria. Grounded Cafe. 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Friday, September 26: Male Art Show & Sale Fundraiser. XYZ Studios. 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Saturday, September 27: Pride Drag Show. Salud de Mesilla. 6:00 PM
Sunday, September 28: Pride Picnic. Evening.
Monday, September 29: Interfaith Service. 7:00 PM
Tuesday, September 30: Singing Out Las Cruces. TBD
Wednesday, October 1: Pride Movie Night. Rio Grande Theater. 6:00 PM
Thursday, October 2: Pride Karaoke. Little Toad Creek. 7:00 - 11:00 PM
Friday, October 3: Pride Hike. Slot Canyon. PM
Saturday, October 4: Pride Parade. Main Street. 4:00 PM
Sunday, October 5: Pride Drag Brunch. Chachi's. 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

This year, Pridefest kicks off on Wednesday, September 24 with a Pride Rainbow Drinks event at Salud! de Mesilla. It will conclude with a Pride Drag Brunch at the same location. The Pridefest Parade will happen downtown on Saturday, October 4th. During the weeklong celebration, there will be movie nights, picnics, and other events. The full calendar can be found at: