Pride at the pool
The Philadelphia LGBTQ+ community gains additional ways to celebrate Pride each year. Here are some of the best LGBTQ+ bars, events, and resources in Philadelphia.
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Sofitel Philadelphia afternoon drag tea
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square hosts afternoon drag tea each Saturday of Pride month from 2 to 4 pm. Cocktails, tea, scones, pastries and finger sandwiches delight guests while being hosted by some of Philadelphia's most sought-after drag queens. Observe Philadelphia Pride with the LGBTQ Hall of Flags in the lobby of Sofitel Philadelphia.
Voyeur Nightclub showcases the Big Gay Cabaret on Saturday, June 10, at 7 pm. Watch the stories told through comedic parodies, live singing, contemporary dance, and multimedia art.
Candyland Ultimate Pride Celebration VIP experience, grants fast pass to skip tedious lines and two free drinks. Enjoy a prime view of the dancefloor for the ultimate vantage point to scope out the scene. Have the freedom to style your Candyland Ultimate Pride Celebration outfit in the most outrageous ways with a place to keep the most uncomfortable but undeniably fabulous pieces safe when you just can't even as a VIP guest.
Drag brunch on the river at Cavanaugh’s River Deck on Sunday, June 25, offers dazzling performances, brunch favorites and endless laughter and fun. Watch the talented queens in drag while sipping mimosas and specialty cocktails.
Cocktails for a Cause rainbow drinks
FCM Hospitality and the 11 corresponding venues participate in Cocktails for a Cause to fuel the fun of Pride month while making an impact. Participating establishments include Craft Hall, Harper's Garden, Parks on Tap, Rosy's Taco Bar, Noche, Lola's Garden, Concourse Dance Bar, Juno, Liberty Point, The Dolphin, The Garden at Cherry Street Pier, and Morgan's Pier. Each spot donates $1 of each Pride-specific drink sold to one of four charities to support LGBTQ+ community members.
Philadelphia Pride flags
The Office of LGBT Affairs hosts the annual Flag Raising Event at noon on Friday, June 2, at Philadelphia City Hall. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the event is available via the Instagram account of the Office of LGBT Affairs, complete with ASL interpretations.
5K and 1-mile runs commence on June 10 at The Navy Yard Marine Parade Grounds. William Way LGBT Community Center, Out Philadelphia Athletic League, and Lez Run Running Club continue the tradition with the 7th annual Philly Pride Run.
Soak up the love, joy, and art of the LGBTQ+ community at Pride 365. Support LGBTQ+ business owners with the innovative "Love Light and Liberation" programming at Pride 365. On June 4 from 12 to 7 pm enjoy live music performances, locally sourced food and beverage.
The most influential LGBTQ+ figures in Philadelphia are recognized and honored for Pride Power 100 on June 1 at 6 pm at Cockatoo. The list of Pride Power 100 debuted in the special edition of May's City & State PA magazine to rank movers and shakers of Philadelphia's LQBTQ+ community.
Giovanni's Room meetup spot for Queerapalooza
This year marks the 50th Queerapalooza music festival Pride celebration. On Saturday, June 10, local queer bands, DJs, musicians, and drag performers entertain while LGBTQ+ vendors offer artwork, books, vintage items, and other merchandise for an ethical shopping experience. A pillar of the LGBTQ+ community Since 1973, Giovanni’s Room has served as a pillar and safe space for the LGBTQ+ community.
W Philadelphia's second annual Pride celebration features music, art, and performances at Wet Deck on the 7th floor and at Secret Garden. The hotel matches donations made on-site throughout the weekend to Morris Home, which offers Resources for Human Development as the sole United States residential recovery program that provides comprehensive services specifically to transgender people.
Rooftop Wet Deck at W Hotel
Special pride events include the underground LGBTQ+ dance party, Porkroll on Friday, June 2, the Secret Garden's Souvenir & Friends Marketplace, which showcases merchandise from LGBTQ+ vendors, a drag show featuring The Moon Baby and NYC Drag Queen Charlene Incarnate from HBO’s documentary Wig and Showgirl of the Year (Out100 2019).
Photography by: Courtesy of MGM Resorts International; Courtesy of Sofitel Philadelphia; Courtesy of FCM Hospitality; Courtesy of Philly Gay Pride Month (Pride March); Courtesy of Giovanni's Room; Courtesy of W Philadelphia (rooftop group);
