Curioustraveler

You do not need luck, you need reais. Have fun!

I think the vast majority of GPs will be working the saunas, not participating in Pride events other than what the sauna itself puts on.

My time in Rio is monopolized by the GP saunas, so there is nothing I can tell about those places.
I have never been there during Pride celebrations, but I dare to say that your assumption is wrong. I am quite confident that GPs and their admirers celebrate the event at the saunas.

IMHO the GPs will likely be celebrating a gayforpayness leg up more than gayness, and any indication of linear parade participation will be the usual traffic circuit from the spa amenities or darkroom thru the central bar to the back smoking zone and back ad infinitum. Avoid at risk of deprivation and being shortchanged expressivity of particular components of Thanksgiving season gratitude that week.
Chances are that on the Saturday night at 117 there will be a festive nod to pride along with a celebration of birthdays of reception staff Claudio and barkeep Tiago. 

Hello all,
Planning on  my second trip to Rio by the end of November, this time I might have to avoid  saunas like Pointe 202 and 117  with GP since I'll be in Rio during the Gay pride weekend, and probably  most people including GP's will be at the pride parade and other events. I was doing some research for parties during pride weekend and found out a few cruising bars and parties advertised on Instagram, I was wondering if any of you guys have tried these bars/parties/events and if it's worth going:
Taurus Bar - Lapa:  advertised as a cruising bar with darkrooms and glory holes
Black Cat: Copa, similar as as Taurus but seems more touristy than locals?
Sauna Chupps, sauna with dark rooms and events.
SB Sauna .  same as Chupps
Macho man club:  seem they do events every other week.
 
thank you in advance!