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As the warm weather heats up, the Gay Pride events are starting to go off like fireworks.

Held everywhere from the Canary Islands to Antwerp, Gay Pride events are as diverse as the participants who are celebrating.

And how does one cut through all those processions of feathered boas and rainbow flags? Easy, we'll do it for you. Trip.com user Ryan Haynes has tapped into the user generated reviews and advice to come up with the Best Gay Pride Events around the world.

The full guide to Gay Pride festivals, which also features various bars, hotels and destinations associated with the festivals, breaks down some of the best offerings in the Pride circuit of events all over the world, including three in Spain and three in the U.S.

Check out this sampling of the Best Gay Pride Events, according to Trip.com.

Best Gay Pride Events Around The World

Chicago Pride (01 of12)

There's nothing better than Chicago skyline as the back drop to the parade, which kicks off at noon Sunday June 30, 2013, at Montrose Avenue and Broadway in Uptown and ends near the intersection of Diversey Parkway and Sheridan Road in Lincoln Park. For the best viewing spots, head to the Boystown section of North Halsted Street, between Belmont Avenue and Grace Street. (credit:Gogobot)

Chicago Pride(02 of12)

There's nothing better than Chicago skyline as the back drop to the parade, which kicks off at noon Sunday June 30, 2013, at Montrose Avenue and Broadway in Uptown and ends near the intersection of Diversey Parkway and Sheridan Road in Lincoln Park. For the best viewing spots, head to the Boystown section of North Halsted Street, between Belmont Avenue and Grace Street. (credit:Gogobot)

Madrid Pride(03 of12)

The biggest and best Gay Pride event in Europe and contends for the Pride crown worldwide. Madrid opens up as a central gay haven with some of the best entertainers, and nearly two million people reportedly attend every year. July 6, 2013. (credit:Gogobot)

Antwerp Pride(04 of12)

For a relatively small city, there is quite a large gay population and a good mix of gay bars and clubs. The parade is relatively small but its the White Party that is the main draw - on the banks of the river all party-goers are dressed in white in a big open-air disco that goes all afternoon until sunset. Aug. 11, 2013. (credit:Gogobot)

Antwerp Pride(05 of12)

For a relatively small city, there is quite a large gay population and a good mix of gay bars and clubs. The parade is relatively small but its the White Party that is the main draw - on the banks of the river all party-goers are dressed in white in a big open-air disco that goes all afternoon until sunset. Aug. 11, 2013. (credit:Gogobot)

Brighton Pride(06 of12)

One of the largest and best Pride events in the UK. The Pride parade makes its way from the pier, through town to Preston Park, which is packed with music festival tents, fairground rides and all-afternoon entertainment. Aug. 3, 2013. (credit:Gogobot)

Stockholm Pride(07 of12)

The entire city turns out to watch with everyone, from children to families of gay-loved ones, taking part. In the days leading up to the event, join the Mr. Gay Sweden contest as the winner is crowned. Aug. 3, 2013. (credit:Gogobot)

Ipanema Pride(08 of12)

Next to Copacabana and just a couple of miles from Rio city centre, this suburb has it all: Glorious beaches; a warm, inviting sea; small bars and restaurants; and during a huge gay pride street party during Carnival that lasts about 4 nights. Carnival is Feb. 8-11, 2014. (credit:Gogobot)

New York Pride(09 of12)

The year same sex marriage was approved by the state of New York in 2011, the party was absolutely phenomenal. Around Manhattan are bars and clubs all celebrating, in their own way, something for every interest, from bear bars and leather parties to pop palaces and country dancing lines. This is one Pride to see. June 30, 2013.

Gay Pride Maspalomas(10 of12)

All year round the Yumbo Centre in Gran Canaria in Spain is the hot destination for gay tourists, but their dedicated gay pride gives the island the chance to celebrate their gayness in total style. May 19-16, 2014. (credit:Gogobot)

Sitges Pride(11 of12)

Sitges is overtaken by gay tourists May through September but it was not until 2011 that the town decided to hold it's first Pride. In Sitges, you’ll be lucky to get any sleep. June 15, 2013. (credit:Gogobot)

San Francisco Pride(12 of12)

In 1970, a year after the Stonewall Riots in New York City, San Francisco celebrated the anniversary with its modest “gay-in’ in Golden Gate Park. The Pride event has been held annually since 1972 and is now one the largest and most well-known Pride events in the world – a symbol of the modern history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer progress. June 30, 2013. (credit:Gogobot)

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