GT Hot List: February 1st - 15th
2/3/12 – 2/21/12
http://www.gaytravel.com/gay-events/carnival-las-palmas
One of the biggest carnivals in the world takes place each year in the capitol of Canary Islands, Las Palmas city. With parades attracting crowds of up to 300,000 people, this festival takes place over a 3 week-long period with plenty of things to do and people to see! Various parties, drag shows, and performances line this carnival with top-notch festivities, no matter what your style!
2/5/12- 2/12/12
http://www.gaytravel.com/gay-events/gaywhistlers-winter-pride-gay-and-lesbian-ski-week
Parties, skiing, snowboarding- oh my! Kick off this week-long event with a welcome party where you can meet new friends and catch up with some old ones. Hit the slopes by day to test out the fresh powder, and then unwind each night at the various parties taking place all around Whistler.
2012 Los Angeles Awards Dinner for Family Equality
2/11/12
http://www.gaytravel.com/gay-events/2012-los-angeles-awards-dinner-for-family-equality
The 2012 Los Angeles Awards Dinner for Family Equality will mark the beginning of creating a stronger world for the growing community of parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren who are part of LGBT families. The Universal Studio’s Globe Theater will play host to this spectacular event, and even features Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet. Time to break out the ballgowns!
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
2/12/12 – 3/4/12
http://www.gaytravel.com/gay-events/sydney-gay-and-lesbian-mardi-gras
What began as a protest march in 1978 is now one of the world’s biggest gay pride events- and one of Sydney’s most loved celebrations. Head to Sydney on March 3rd, for a night-time spectacular that pumps up Sydney to the extreme! 9,000 people make their way down Oxford and Flinders Streets in a colorful, outrageous demonstration of LGBTQI pride.
Get it On! Bear New Zealand Weekend
Auckland, New Zealand
2/12/12 – 2/19/12
http://www.gaytravel.com/gay-events/get-it-on-bear-new-zealand-weekend-2012
New Zealand’s premier week of furry fun returns - bigger and better than ever! From February 12-19, all your favorite events return, along with some new additions to the Bear Weekend family. BBQ’s, parties, movie screenings, and more will dazzle your burly bear selves at this week long celebration of Bear Pride!
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