Phuket Pride Week 2013

2013 Phuket Pride Week will be from 22nd till 28th April but it kicks off on the eve with a pool party on the 21st. Phuket Loves You (PLU) is designated as the organizer for this years event. PLU, an
organization that leans towards helping the gay, lesbian and transgender community in Phuket, has been around for sometime but it is their first time as organizer.

As it is the Phuket nightlife ladyboy scene is not about to simmer down even if high season will end by March. They are gearing up for more fun in the sun with a parade contest, football sessions, Mr Gay competition, loads of parties in Soi Crocodile and a huge party at the end with specially   flown in DJ's for it as well.

Hotels & resorts on Phuket are filling up as well as it is near Phuket's Big Bike Week as well.  For more info, look at the itinerary  to see if this is for you. All are welcome even those that are straight.


 Sunday 21st
Pre-Pride pool Party at CC Hideaway 4pm to 10pm

Monday 22nd
10 pin bowling competition 3pm to 6pm
Gay Quiz night at Rendezvous 8pm to 10pm
Soi Paradise Pride opening night street party 10pm to 11pm

Tuesday 23rd
All day Pool competition by Kiss Bar & Sundowners
Pre Grand Auction Thai bufet dinner at Connect 6pm to 7.30pm
Grand Charity Auction at Backstage 7.30 to 10pm
Soi Paradise Street party 10pm to 11pm

Wednesday 24th
Volleyball tournament - morning and afternoon
Club One Seven Art festival. Cocktail reception from 1pm
Film screening of ‘Living with the tiger’ at Prince of Songkla University
Aquarius Foam Party 6pm to 9pm
The Newspaper Pride dining experience - wine tasting, dinner & entertainment. 8pm to 10pm
Soi Paradise street party 10pm to 11pm
Mr Gay Fongkaew Phuket competition – heats start 11pm after street party In street and My Way

Thursday 25th
5-a-side football competition - afternoon
The Boat Bar ‘Sunset beach party’ at Iguana Beach 5pm to 9pm
Soi Paradise Pride closing party 10pm to 11pm
Mr Gay Fongkaew Phuket competition – Finals start 11pm after street party In street and MyWay

Friday 26th
Big Stage Event at the football field Patong Beach
Park and booths open at 4pm stage entertainment from 6pm to 11pm

Saturday 27th
Grand Parade through the street of Phuket starts from Soi Tan at 4pm
Judging for ‘Best parade entry’ 3.30pm
Big Stage Event at the football field Patong Beach
Park and booths open at 4pm stage entertainment from 5pm when Parade arrives to 11pm

Sunday 28th
Pride closing Tea Dance party in Soi Paradise with music from
Kiss bar and ‘hog roast BBQ’ from Bistro restauarnt 4pm to 8pm

The Ultimate Pride closing big club night at Boat bar, with nternational guest Dj’s, special appearances and show. 10pm to late.

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