Saying goodbye is never easy, but these 10 kick-ass eventswill make parting ways with summer more tolerable.
10. Pride at SIXFLAGS Over Georgia
Atlanta – August 13
Move over Mickey! Cooldown in Hotlanta as the gays take over Six Flags Over Georgia! The second annual event welcomes people ofall ages to join in on the fun.
9. San FranciscoT-Dance by the Bay
San Francisco – August 21
The first of hopefully many, the premiere event will takeplace right on the waterfront, with DJ James Torres supplying the sounds. Great music, food and an amazing view of theGolden Gate Bridge, what more could you ask for?
8. Splash Bash 2011
Austin – September 3
Stay cool in the Lone Star State with a killer series of parties, leading up to a “High Tide” closing party. Drink, swim and dance with the hottest guysand gals in Austin. By day, refresh atHippie Hollow and work up a sweat at the various dance parties around town atnight.
7. CarnivalProvincetown
Provincetown - Aug 14-19
Oh yes, the summer season is all to short in New England,but end it off right with the legendary Carnival in Provincetown. Revelers indulge in the weeklong MardiGras-style celebration that’s always a hit with locals and visitors!
6. Lazy Bear Weekend2011
Russian River - August 4
Don’t be fooled by the name, you’ll have no problem stayingenergized as droves of the biggest and burliest men gather in Guerneville todrink, play and FUNdraise.
5. Tropical Heat
Key West – August 18-21
Amazing pool and dance parties and fabulous events – like HowlingHour and gay bingo, there’s no excuse for boredom during this popularcelebration. If you’re going, book yourstay now, the local resorts fill up quickly!
4. FilmOut San Diego
San Diego - August 19
If you’re a film buff, check out the amazing lineup at thisyear’s FilmOut San Diego. See great moviesand participate in panel discussions with filmmakers and actors who dare tobust open the celluloid closet.
3. Gay Nights LasVegas
Las Vegas - August 4-7
Let the lion roar! MGM Grand proudly raises the neon rainbow flag for this indulgentfour-day party weekend in Sin City.
2. Ascension
Fire Island - August 19-21
From a not to be missed pool party to the always explosiveclosing tea dance, Ascension is one of the most popular LGBT events that notonly perfectly rounds out an amazing summer season but also benefits a greatcause (The Fund in the Sun Foundation).http://www.ascensionparty.com/index.aspx
1. Southern Decadence
New Orleans – August 31-September 5
The city that care forgot puts on the most lavish and … well… decadent party during Labor Day Weekend. Bourbon Street becomes ground zero for the hottest men and women in theSouth and beyond during this week long festival.