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National Coming Out Day Block Party anchors Pride on Paradise weekend in the Historic Fruit Loop
Pride on Paradise takes over the Historic Fruit Loop for a three-day celebration from Oct. 9-11. anchored by the National Coming Out Day Block Party on Saturday, Oct. 10. Presented by Gipsy, Piranha Nightclub, Quadz Las Vegas and Get Booked, the free block party at Historic Fruit Loop, 4605 Paradise Road, from 5 p.m. to midnight with entertainment, a community resource fair and more programming to be announced in the weeks ahead.
The weekend builds on last year’s designation of the Fruit Loop as a historic cultural landmark by the Nevada Legislature, a milestone that recognized the district’s decades-long role as a gathering place and cultural anchor for Las Vegas’ LGBTQ+ community.
“The Fruit Loop is home. For decades, this block has been the heartbeat of Las Vegas’ LGBTQ+ community, and last year the Nevada Legislature made that official when it designated the Fruit Loop a historic cultural landmark,” said Jerry Masini, owner of Piranha Nightclub and Gipsy. “This year, we’re building on that moment with an entire weekend dedicated to celebrating who we are and the community that built this block.”
The block party takes place the night before National Coming Out Day, observed every Oct. 11 since 1988 as a day of visibility and empowerment for the LGBTQ+ community. Programming for Friday and Sunday will be announced in the coming weeks.
The Historic Fruit Loop, located along East Naples Drive between Paradise Road and University Center Drive, has been the heart of Las Vegas’ LGBTQ+ community for decades. Home to landmark nightclubs, bars, bookstores and gathering spaces, the area has provided a safe and vibrant space for self-expression, activism, and celebration. In May 2025, the Nevada Legislature officially designated the Fruit Loop as a historic cultural landmark, affirming its enduring role in shaping Nevada’s LGBTQ+ history. Looking ahead, the Historic Fruit Loop hopes to welcome more LGBTQ+-owned businesses and host inclusive community events.
The National Coming Out Day Block Party is free to attend. RSVP and event updates for the full weekend line-up of events will be posted at prideonparadise.com in the weeks ahead as additional programming is announced.
