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 14, in 2009. The same organization also produces OutFest each October (this will take place October 11 in 2009), the world's largest National Coming Out Day event.
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Here's a quick look the highlights of Philadelphia Gay Pride weekend in 2009:
On Sunday, June 14, 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 21st Annual Philadephia Gay Pride Festival, which always features a slew of notable performers.
Of course, 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.
