Gay day

{{Short description|Time at an establishment catering to the gay community}} {{Multiple issues|{{Original research|date=February 2024}} {{Sources exist|date=August 2025}}}} A '''gay day''' or '''gay night''' is a scheduled time at an establishment dedicated to attracting and catering to the [[gay community]]. They are typically held at [[Amusement park|amusement parks]] and other tourist attractions.

==Bars== In many communities there are no [[gay bar]]s or gay community centers and therefore there are no facilities dedicated to or allowing for socializing amongst the [[LGBTQ community]]. The most common form of a gay establishment is a gay bar and in areas without any this is the most common form of non-gay establishment to create a time and a place for [[gay men]] and lesbians to congregate outside of private parties or trips to isolated [[gay pride]] events. These bars hold a gay night that markets to gay people to dance, drink and meet one another. This is in addition to their friends and supporters also known as the [[PFLAG]] community or [[straight ally|straight allies]] in general. The designated gay night is typically a slow night, such as Tuesday or Wednesday nights.

==Amusement parks==

=== Disney parks === {{Main|Gay Days at Walt Disney World}} At [[Walt Disney World]], an unofficial week-long event for the LGBTQ+ community is held each June. Although the event mainly involves visiting Disney World, related events in the area (conventions, festivals, etc.) also take place.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Gay Days at Disney World: Popular Pride Event in Orlando - TIME |url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1995839-1,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100616123925/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1995839-1,00.html |archive-date=2010-06-16 |access-date=2025-08-31 |website=www.time.com}}</ref> The first documented event was held in 1991 and was attended by approximately 3,000 LGBTQ+ people. Attendance has grown over time; in 2010, the event had approximately 150,000 attendees.<ref name=":0" />

==See also== {{Portal|LGBTQ}} * [[Gay Days at Walt Disney World]] * [[List of LGBTQ events]]

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[[Category:Gay events]] [[Category:Bartending]]