from Summer 2024 Issue: Jet de La Isla and Mantamar

by Out and About Puerto Vallarta - LGBTQ Puerto Vallarta Magazine

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Puerto Vallarta's vibrant live entertainment scene boasts a shining star – The Palm Cabaret and Bar.

Recently named winner for the We Are Puerto Vallarta Favorite Performance Venues award, The Palm is a haven for both local talent and internationally renowned performers.

Founded nearly 24 years ago, The Palm's journey began humbly. Fast forward to today, and it's become a premier venue, a stage for a dazzling array of acts. From captivating musical tributes and side-splitting improv comedy to captivating cabaret artists and sizzling revue shows, The Palm offers something for everyone.

But The Palm's commitment extends beyond entertainment. They're proud supporters of RISE, a local charity helping children in need. The venue hosts preliminary competitions for RISE's grand finale, offering aspiring performers a chance to showcase their talents and contribute to a worthy cause.

Mark Rome, the venue's fearless leader, attributes their success to the ever-evolving entertainment scene in Puerto Vallarta. "The Palm performers have not only kept pace, but even gone beyond," he says.

The winner status at the We Are Puerto Vallarta Awards is a testament to The Palm's dedication to artistic excellence and inclusivity. Whether you're a local resident or a tourist, The Palm Cabaret promises an evening filled with laughter, music, and the magic of live performance. So come raise the curtain on a night to remember at Puerto Vallarta's oldest live entertainment venue.

Vallarta Pride: Sun Festival and Beach Party Set for May 17 to May 26, 2024

Puerto Vallarta Pride is embracing its origins as it marks its 11th anniversary, themed "Sun and the Beach." The celebration will feature a four-day Sun Festival at Lazaro Cardenas Park, concluding with an exhilarating beach party.

Commencing on Friday, May 17, and continuing through Sunday, May 26, 2024, the event promises a vibrant lineup of activities. Explore the full schedule of events at https://www.vallartapride.org/.

"Eleven years ago, the inaugural Vallarta Pride Festival took place in Lazaro Cardenas Park, and from those modest beginnings, it has blossomed into an internationally attended affair," explained Javier Jimenez, president of Vallarta Pride. "Returning to Lazaro Cardenas Park for the Pride Sun Festival, we aim to create a four-day celebration embracing the LGBTQI+ community."

The Pride Sun Festival will showcase a main stage featuring both national and international performers, complemented by an exhibitor area, food and beverage stalls, and various surprises. Running approximately ten hours daily from Thursday May 23, to Saturday, May 25, 2024, it promises non-stop entertainment.

Reflecting on the success of the 2023 Vallarta Pride Festival, which drew more than 6,000 attendees to the block party and witnessed a spectacular parade with 20,000 spectators and 2,000 participants, Jimenez expressed gratitude.

"The unprecedented celebration of 2023, made possible by attendees, participants, sponsors, and the community, shattered attendance records," he added. In addition to the Pride Sun Festival, attendees can look forward to a Pride Pet Parade, the annual Pink Dinner, the Carrera Rainbow Run, an Art Exhibition, the Parade, and a Beach Party.

The much-anticipated annual parade, scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2024, will commence at the Sheraton Hotel, and will start at Noon, concluding at One Six One PV Bar in the Romantic Zone.

A new highlight this year is the spectacular beach party slated for Saturday, May 25, 2024. The beach extravaganza perfectly encapsulates the "Sun and the Beach" theme, featuring stellar entertainment and surprises galore.

"This year, we will culminate with a spectacular beach celebration," Jimenez said. "A grand stage on the sand, adorned with large screens and captivating visuals, will set the scene for entertainment and community connection with our DJs."

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