One of America's most politically progressive and gay-friendly cities, Philadelphia hosts Philly LGBT Pride Parade and Festival takes place in mid-June - the date is Sunday, June 10, in 2012. The same organization also produces OutFest each October, the world's largest National Coming Out Day event. Additionally, the organizers of Philly
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Details about Philly Gay Pride 2012 will be posted here soon. Here's a look at Philadelphia Gay Pride last year. And in case you're having any trouble finding your way, note that the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, over the Delaware River, will be strung in rainbow lights throughout Pride Weekend):
On Sunday, the Philadelphia Gay Pride Parade commences at noon, departing from the intersection of 13th and Locust Sts., right in the city's celebrated "gayborhood", and zigzagging its way in an easterly direction to the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. Then, at the Plaza, performers and vendors gather present the Annual Philadelphia Gay Pride Festival, held from noon until 6 pm, and featuring dozens of notable performers. Highlights this year include headliner Aisha Tyler, and performances by D'Ontace Keyes, Betty, and En Vogue's Dawn Robinson, and many others. Here's a full look at this year's events.
Additionally, numerous gay bars as well as gay-popular restaurants, hotels, and shops have special events and parties throughout Pride Week. Check local gay papers, such as Philadelphia Gay News, as well as Greater Philadelphia Tourism's gay and lesbian site for details.
