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Reno LGBTQ City Guide
Often called “The Biggest Little Urban area in the World,” Reno is a very widespread vacation destination, especially for those who want to gamble but don’t necessarily want all of the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas. It is a bustling, sophisticated metropolis that has boundless opportunities for hiking and recreation within fifty miles of the city perimeters. You can choose to lie in areas that are secure to the glittering downtown core with its awesome LGBTQ bars and casinos, or you can stay in a more rural area to enjoy all that the beautiful outdoors has to offer. Whatever you choose, Reno would make a wonderful place to call home!
A Stare at Reno’s History
Interestingly, Reno was named for a man who had never been to Reno, Jesse Lee Reno. Reno was shot in a battle in Maryland, and at the time that Reno was founded, it was customary to label train stops after fallen soldiers. Reno was officially established in 1868, which was the same year that the transcontinental railroad reached the town. After its founding it grew fast, with the University of Nevada being founded in 1874. The founding of the University encourage
Reno Gay Rodeo
(c) Dennis McBride, 2009
In 1975, Phil Ragsdale[1], who was Emperor I of the Silver Dollar Court in Reno, conceived of a gay rodeo as a fundraising strive for the Court.
Ragsdale approached the Washoe County Fairgrounds manager and the earliest date the facility was available was October 2, 1976. In the months prior to that meet, Ragsdale tried renting livestock for the rodeo from Reno area farmers and ranchers, but when he admitted the event was being sponsored by the Reno gay community, every farmer and rancher he approached—nearly three dozen of them—refused to rent their animals. On Friday, October 1, 1976, with the rodeo scheduled the next day, Ragsdale still had no livestock. Determined to buy cows and calves himself for the event, Phil drove 60 miles to Fallon only to discover the weekly livestock auction was held on Wednesdays. The auction managers referred Ragsdale to a local rancher who provided the animals and Ragsdale drove back to Reno at 10 o'clock the night before the rodeo was scheduled. Early the next morning, the first Reno Gay Rodeo opened with five cows, ten calves, and one Shetland pony. Even though only 150 people atte
LGBTQ+ Travel Guide
Bookmark our events calendar and plan your next trip to Reno around one of your favorite events.
Northern Nevada Self-acceptance takes place annually in Wingfield Park. Each year there is a pride through downtown Reno, concluding at Wingfield Park where the live entertainment and festival will take place. Northern Nevada Pride is produced by and supports the efforts of Our Center - the local LGBTQ+ community center.
For the entire month of July, Reno is Artown. There are concerts at the beautiful Rancho San Rafael park just north of downtown, along with a variety of other live music, dance, tradition and theatre events.
Burning Male returns to the Ebony Rock Desert, August 27-September 4. You can also find the spirit and art of Burning Guy all year long in Reno Tahoe. Art pieces from Burning Man are sprinkled around Reno including Reno's Neon Line, just west of downtown, and City Plaza, located in the heart of Reno along the beautiful Truckee River.
Each September, The Great Reno Balloon Race sends more than 80 beautiful hot-air balloons into the skies over Reno. It has been one of Reno's most colorful and spectacular events for over three decades and is
The Reno Gay Pride Festival
The Reno Gay Pride Festival has been celebrating diversity and equality for two decades. The past festivals have taken place in Wingfield Park. This urban park is primarily an events place that is located partly in the Truckee River. Having an amphitheater with a massive grassy lawn made this park great home to the Reno Gay Event Festival.
The festival grew in attendance each year making huge advances in spreading an inclusive spirit and developing acceptance of the community.
Dozens of unique vendors packed the sidelines of the Reno Gay Lgbtq+ fest Festival showcasing their products and services.
The festival's activities naturally accentuate the lgbtq+ and lesbian community's diversity, however everyone is welcome to come and love the activities.
The official host for accommodations of the festival was Harrah's Reno.
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