"This new center gives visitors and residents a place to connect with Philadelphia's LGBTQ+ history, discover affirming businesses, and see how this city helped shape a national movement. It is both a resource hub and a testament to Philadelphia's role in advancing LGBTQ+ rights."
"We don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it,"
"Philadelphia is a city that shows up for everyone."
Philadelphia will open the Philly Pride Visitors Center early next year in Midtown Village, the city's LGBTQ+ neighborhood. The center will be one of the country's first LGBTQ+ visitor centers and is timed to welcome increased tourism during the 2026 Semiquincentennial. Plans include itinerary planning, attraction ticketing, and travel information with a special focus on LGBTQ+-affirming destinations, businesses, and cultural institutions. The center will serve as a resource hub connecting visitors and residents with local LGBTQ+ history and affirming commerce. Philadelphia's civic landmarks and early LGBTQ+ demonstrations, including the 1965 Dewey's sit-in, underscore the city's historical role in the movement.
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