GUIDE TO PRIDE “PRIDE AND PROGRESS” depicts 50 years of pride and activism in Philadelphia. ©Jack Ramsdale Every June, visitors come to Philadelphia to partake in Pride’s vibrant and inclusive celebrations, immersing themselves in the city’s lively festivities that honor and embrace the LGBTQ+ community. Join Pride 365 for the annual Philadelphia Pride March and Festival , a dynamic celebration showcasing live musical performances and a Pride Walk. The following weekend, lace up for the Philly Pride Run , a 5K benefiting the William Way LGBT community center . Philadelphia doesn’t limit its Pride celebrations just to CELEBRATE PRIDE June. Philly Black Pride is an annual four-day event in April that brings LGBTQ+ community members of color to the forefront. OURfest — dedicated to and inspired by National Coming Out Day — takes place during the first weekend of October. Philadelphia’s drag scene is full of iconic queens and revolutionary trendsetters. From April through October, Brittany Lynn and the Philly Drag Mafia grace the roof of Bok Bar with a dazzling spectacle. Every Thursday night, catch Philadelphia’s longest-running drag show at Bob and Barbara’s , where Miss Lisa has performed for over 25 years. PHILADELPHIA PRIDE MARcH & FESTIvAL ©J. Fusco Support LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses ©N. Santos ©V. Safran @cakelifebakeshop • Barbuzzo • Hardena • Mission Taqueria • Winkel RESTAURANTS • Verde • Open House • Trunc SHOPS • Darnel’s Cakes • Cake Life Bake Shop CAFES 23 DiscoverPHL.com
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