Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The third edition of 'Vallarta Pride,' the city's gay pride festival, will be held from May 17-25, 2015, and its organizing committee is proud to announce the confirmation of the first events honoring the LGBT community of Puerto Vallarta.

To commemorate Vallarta's lesbian community, an exclusive party for women - Big Boo's Birthday Bash - will be held at Casa Mestli in the Hotel Zone on May 22, 2015. The guest of honor is Vallarta Pride's Grand Marshal, Lea DeLaria, famous for her role as 'Big Boo' in the popular TV series Orange is the New Black.

Casa Cupula has confirmed its participation in Vallarta Pride and will be organizing and sponsoring the Sunset Commitment Ceremony, a symbolic LGBT wedding ceremony open to all interested in committing or in renewing their vows. This event will be held on Friday, May 22, 2015 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The Organizing Committee will officially announce the registration process through its website and social media in the coming weeks.

The traditional Pride Parade will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 5:00 pm, departing from the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center. The tentative route will follow along the Malecon, crossing the Río Cuale bridge and finalizing at Michel's Restaurant on Olas Altas Street.

The Party in Lázaro Cárdenas Park will take place after the parade from 6:00-11:00 pm with a variety of artistic, musical and cultural events - and lots of fun! The definitive line-up will soon be announced. The Vallarta Pride Organizing Committee invites everyone to join this great celebration in Puerto Vallarta.

For more info, news and updates, please visit VallartaPride.com, or the event's official Facebook page.