17th century Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan (Photo from Visit Guadalajara) Guadalajara is one of three cities being considered as the location of Gay Games XII in 2026.
The other two cities in the running are Munich, Germany and Valencia, Spain. Host cities are chosen based upon their support of the LGBTQ community, their cultural and leisure offerings and their ability to provide a welcoming and fun experience to the thousands of athletes and spectators that attend.
The Gay Games are held every four years. The last one, in 2018, was held in Paris. The 2022 games are scheduled for November 2022 in Hong Kong.
The next step in the bid process is site inspection, which will begin in June, depending on coronavirus restrictions. A decision will